Sahibganj Religion Census 2011
Sahibganj, Jharkhand has 11,50,567 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 6,28,044 people (54.59%).
Sahibganj 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 Sahibganj 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 11,50,567.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 54.59%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 34.61%, creating a lead margin of 19.98%.
All non-leading communities together account for 45.41% of the district population.
Sahibganj Population By Religion
When analyzing the Sahibganj population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 11,50,567, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Sahibganj is 6,28,044, which accounts for 54.59% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Sahibganj is 3,98,243, which accounts for 34.61% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Sahibganj is 83,208, which accounts for 7.23% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Sahibganj is 38,426, which accounts for 3.34% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Sahibganj is 2,078, which accounts for 0.18% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Sahibganj is 245, which accounts for 0.02% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Sahibganj is 198, which accounts for 0.02% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Sahibganj is 125, which accounts for 0.01% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Sahibganj
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 6,28,044 | 54.59% |
| Muslim | 3,98,243 | 34.61% |
| Christian | 83,208 | 7.23% |
| Other | 38,426 | 3.34% |
| NotStated | 2,078 | 0.18% |
| Buddhist | 245 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 198 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 125 | 0.01% |
Subdistricts in Sahibganj
Key Facts
- Hindu: 6,28,044 (54.59%)
- Muslim: 3,98,243 (34.61%)
- Christian: 83,208 (7.23%)
- Other: 38,426 (3.34%)
- NotStated: 2,078 (0.18%)
- Buddhist: 245 (0.02%)