Purbi Singhbhum Religion Census 2011
Purbi Singhbhum, Jharkhand has 22,93,919 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 15,50,178 people (67.58%).
Purbi Singhbhum 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 Purbi Singhbhum 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 22,93,919.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 67.58%.
The second-largest community is Other at 20.29%, creating a lead margin of 47.29%.
All non-leading communities together account for 32.42% of the district population.
Purbi Singhbhum Population By Religion
When analyzing the Purbi Singhbhum population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 22,93,919, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Purbi Singhbhum is 15,50,178, which accounts for 67.58% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Purbi Singhbhum is 4,65,367, which accounts for 20.29% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Purbi Singhbhum is 2,03,999, which accounts for 8.89% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Purbi Singhbhum is 38,544, which accounts for 1.68% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Purbi Singhbhum is 30,172, which accounts for 1.32% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Purbi Singhbhum is 3,097, which accounts for 0.14% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Purbi Singhbhum is 1,670, which accounts for 0.07% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Purbi Singhbhum is 892, which accounts for 0.04% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Purbi Singhbhum
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 15,50,178 | 67.58% |
| Other | 4,65,367 | 20.29% |
| Muslim | 2,03,999 | 8.89% |
| Sikh | 38,544 | 1.68% |
| Christian | 30,172 | 1.32% |
| NotStated | 3,097 | 0.14% |
| Jain | 1,670 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 892 | 0.04% |
Subdistricts in Purbi Singhbhum
Key Facts
- Hindu: 15,50,178 (67.58%)
- Other: 4,65,367 (20.29%)
- Muslim: 2,03,999 (8.89%)
- Sikh: 38,544 (1.68%)
- Christian: 30,172 (1.32%)
- NotStated: 3,097 (0.14%)