Dhanbad Religion Census 2011
Dhanbad, Jharkhand has 26,84,487 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 21,49,480 people (80.07%).
Dhanbad district in Jharkhand is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Dhanbad 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 26,84,487.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 80.07%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 16.08%, creating a lead margin of 63.99%.
All non-leading communities together account for 19.93% of the district population.
Dhanbad Population By Religion
When analyzing the Dhanbad population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 26,84,487, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Dhanbad is 21,49,480, which accounts for 80.07% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Dhanbad is 4,31,762, which accounts for 16.08% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Dhanbad is 77,182, which accounts for 2.88% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Dhanbad is 11,243, which accounts for 0.42% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Dhanbad is 9,727, which accounts for 0.36% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Dhanbad is 3,494, which accounts for 0.13% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Dhanbad is 1,268, which accounts for 0.05% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Dhanbad is 331, which accounts for 0.01% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Dhanbad
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 21,49,480 | 80.07% |
| Muslim | 4,31,762 | 16.08% |
| Other | 77,182 | 2.88% |
| Christian | 11,243 | 0.42% |
| Sikh | 9,727 | 0.36% |
| NotStated | 3,494 | 0.13% |
| Jain | 1,268 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 331 | 0.01% |
Subdistricts in Dhanbad
Key Facts
- Hindu: 21,49,480 (80.07%)
- Muslim: 4,31,762 (16.08%)
- Other: 77,182 (2.88%)
- Christian: 11,243 (0.42%)
- Sikh: 9,727 (0.36%)
- NotStated: 3,494 (0.13%)