Dumka Religion Census 2011
Dumka, Jharkhand has 13,21,442 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 10,44,726 people (79.06%).
Dumka 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 Dumka 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 13,21,442.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 79.06%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 8.09%, creating a lead margin of 70.97%.
All non-leading communities together account for 20.94% of the district population.
Dumka Population By Religion
When analyzing the Dumka population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 13,21,442, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Dumka is 10,44,726, which accounts for 79.06% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Dumka is 1,06,865, which accounts for 8.09% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Dumka is 86,404, which accounts for 6.54% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Dumka is 78,622, which accounts for 5.95% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Dumka is 4,162, which accounts for 0.31% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Dumka is 267, which accounts for 0.02% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Dumka is 234, which accounts for 0.02% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Dumka is 162, which accounts for 0.01% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Dumka
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 10,44,726 | 79.06% |
| Muslim | 1,06,865 | 8.09% |
| Christian | 86,404 | 6.54% |
| Other | 78,622 | 5.95% |
| NotStated | 4,162 | 0.31% |
| Buddhist | 267 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 234 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 162 | 0.01% |
Subdistricts in Dumka
Key Facts
- Hindu: 10,44,726 (79.06%)
- Muslim: 1,06,865 (8.09%)
- Christian: 86,404 (6.54%)
- Other: 78,622 (5.95%)
- NotStated: 4,162 (0.31%)
- Buddhist: 267 (0.02%)