Palamu Religion Census 2011
Palamu, Jharkhand has 19,39,869 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 16,83,169 people (86.77%).
Palamu 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 Palamu 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 19,39,869.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 86.77%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 12.28%, creating a lead margin of 74.49%.
All non-leading communities together account for 13.23% of the district population.
Palamu Population By Religion
When analyzing the Palamu population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 19,39,869, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Palamu is 16,83,169, which accounts for 86.77% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Palamu is 2,38,295, which accounts for 12.28% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Palamu is 6,164, which accounts for 0.32% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Palamu is 5,681, which accounts for 0.29% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Palamu is 5,354, which accounts for 0.28% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Palamu is 734, which accounts for 0.04% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Palamu is 284, which accounts for 0.01% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Palamu is 188, which accounts for 0.01% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Palamu
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 16,83,169 | 86.77% |
| Muslim | 2,38,295 | 12.28% |
| Christian | 6,164 | 0.32% |
| Other | 5,681 | 0.29% |
| NotStated | 5,354 | 0.28% |
| Sikh | 734 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 284 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 188 | 0.01% |
Subdistricts in Palamu
Key Facts
- Hindu: 16,83,169 (86.77%)
- Muslim: 2,38,295 (12.28%)
- Christian: 6,164 (0.32%)
- Other: 5,681 (0.29%)
- NotStated: 5,354 (0.28%)
- Sikh: 734 (0.04%)