Visakhapatnam Religion Census 2011
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh has 22,24,459 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 20,81,230 people (93.56%).
Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Visakhapatnam district
based on the official Census 2011 data. You can explore detailed demographics for Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh,
Buddhist, Jain, and other religious groups, including sub-district level data to understand the social fabric of the region.
As per Census 2011, the district has a total population of 22,24,459.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 93.56%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 3.17%, creating a lead margin of 90.39%.
All non-leading communities together account for 6.44% of the district population.
Visakhapatnam Population By Religion
When analyzing the Visakhapatnam population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 22,24,459, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Visakhapatnam is 20,81,230, which accounts for 93.56% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Visakhapatnam is 70,598, which accounts for 3.17% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Visakhapatnam is 58,321, which accounts for 2.62% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Visakhapatnam is 9,611, which accounts for 0.43% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Visakhapatnam is 2,002, which accounts for 0.09% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Visakhapatnam is 1,876, which accounts for 0.08% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Visakhapatnam is 608, which accounts for 0.03% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Visakhapatnam is 213, which accounts for 0.01% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Visakhapatnam
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 20,81,230 | 93.56% |
| Muslim | 70,598 | 3.17% |
| Christian | 58,321 | 2.62% |
| NotStated | 9,611 | 0.43% |
| Jain | 2,002 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 1,876 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 608 | 0.03% |
| Other | 213 | 0.01% |
Subdistricts in Visakhapatnam
Key Facts
- Hindu: 20,81,230 (93.56%)
- Muslim: 70,598 (3.17%)
- Christian: 58,321 (2.62%)
- NotStated: 9,611 (0.43%)
- Jain: 2,002 (0.09%)
- Sikh: 1,876 (0.08%)