Chhattisgarh Religion Census 2011
Chhattisgarh has 2,55,45,198 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 2,38,19,789 people (93.25%), followed by Muslim with 5,14,998 people (2.02%).
Chhattisgarh state is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Chhattisgarh state
based on the official Census 2011 data. You can explore detailed demographics for Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh,
Buddhist, Jain, and other religious groups, including district-level data to understand the social fabric of the region.
As per Census 2011, the state has a total population of 2,55,45,198.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 93.25%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 2.02%, creating a lead margin of 91.23%.
All non-leading communities together account for 6.75% of the state population.
Chhattisgarh Population By Religion
When analyzing the Chhattisgarh population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 2,55,45,198, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Chhattisgarh is 2,38,19,789, which accounts for 93.25% of the total state population.
- The Muslim population in Chhattisgarh is 5,14,998, which accounts for 2.02% of the total state population.
- The Other population in Chhattisgarh is 4,94,594, which accounts for 1.94% of the total state population.
- The Christian population in Chhattisgarh is 4,90,542, which accounts for 1.92% of the total state population.
- The Buddhist population in Chhattisgarh is 70,467, which accounts for 0.28% of the total state population.
- The Sikh population in Chhattisgarh is 70,036, which accounts for 0.27% of the total state population.
- The Jain population in Chhattisgarh is 61,510, which accounts for 0.24% of the total state population.
- The NotStated population in Chhattisgarh is 23,262, which accounts for 0.09% of the total state population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Chhattisgarh
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 2,38,19,789 | 93.25% |
| Muslim | 5,14,998 | 2.02% |
| Other | 4,94,594 | 1.94% |
| Christian | 4,90,542 | 1.92% |
| Buddhist | 70,467 | 0.28% |
| Sikh | 70,036 | 0.27% |
| Jain | 61,510 | 0.24% |
| NotStated | 23,262 | 0.09% |
Districts in Chhattisgarh
Key Facts
- Hindu: 2,38,19,789 (93.25%)
- Muslim: 5,14,998 (2.02%)
- Other: 4,94,594 (1.94%)
- Christian: 4,90,542 (1.92%)
- Buddhist: 70,467 (0.28%)
- Sikh: 70,036 (0.27%)