Silchar Religion Census 2011
Silchar has 7,04,465 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 5,08,540 people (72.19%), followed by Muslim with 1,86,142 people (26.42%).
Silchar subdistrict in Cachar district of Assam is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Silchar subdistrict
based on the official Census 2011 data. You can explore detailed demographics for Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh,
Buddhist, Jain, and other religious groups to understand the social fabric of the region.
As per Census 2011, the subdistrict has a total population of 7,04,465.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 72.19%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 26.42%, creating a lead margin of 45.77%.
All non-leading communities together account for 27.81% of the subdistrict population.
Silchar Population By Religion
When analyzing the Silchar population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 7,04,465, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Silchar is 5,08,540, which accounts for 72.19% of the total subdistrict population.
- The Muslim population in Silchar is 1,86,142, which accounts for 26.42% of the total subdistrict population.
- The Christian population in Silchar is 7,049, which accounts for 1.00% of the total subdistrict population.
- The Jain population in Silchar is 1,512, which accounts for 0.21% of the total subdistrict population.
- The NotStated population in Silchar is 871, which accounts for 0.12% of the total subdistrict population.
- The Sikh population in Silchar is 186, which accounts for 0.03% of the total subdistrict population.
- The Buddhist population in Silchar is 138, which accounts for 0.02% of the total subdistrict population.
- The Other population in Silchar is 27, which accounts for 0.00% of the total subdistrict population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Silchar
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 5,08,540 | 72.19% |
| Muslim | 1,86,142 | 26.42% |
| Christian | 7,049 | 1.00% |
| Jain | 1,512 | 0.21% |
| NotStated | 871 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 186 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 138 | 0.02% |
| Other | 27 | 0.00% |
Other Subdistricts in Cachar
Key Facts
- Hindu: 5,08,540 (72.19%)
- Muslim: 1,86,142 (26.42%)
- Christian: 7,049 (1.00%)
- Jain: 1,512 (0.21%)
- NotStated: 871 (0.12%)
- Sikh: 186 (0.03%)