Manipur Religion Census 2011 – District-Wise Breakdown
Manipur has 28,55,794 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 11,81,876 people (41.39%), followed by Christian with 11,79,043 people (41.29%).
According to Census 2011 statistics, Manipur has an enumerated religion census population of 28,55,794 across 9 districts. Hindu constitutes the largest religious group in the state with 11,81,876 residents, accounting for 41.39% of the total population. The Christian population forms the second-largest group at 11,79,043 (41.29%), leaving a lead margin of 0.10 percentage points. Combined minority communities across Manipur total 16,73,918 individuals, making up 58.61% of the state's residents.
Religion Demographics Summary for Manipur
Statewide religious breakdown in Manipur across 8 recorded communities:
- Hindu: 11,81,876 individuals (41.39% share of state).
- Christian: 11,79,043 individuals (41.29% share of state).
- Muslim: 2,39,836 individuals (8.40% share of state).
- Other: 2,33,767 individuals (8.19% share of state).
- NotStated: 10,969 individuals (0.38% share of state).
- Buddhist: 7,084 individuals (0.25% share of state).
- Jain: 1,692 individuals (0.06% share of state).
- Sikh: 1,527 individuals (0.05% share of state).
Detailed Religion Demographics for Manipur
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 11,81,876 | 41.39% |
| Christian | 11,79,043 | 41.29% |
| Muslim | 2,39,836 | 8.40% |
| Other | 2,33,767 | 8.19% |
| NotStated | 10,969 | 0.38% |
| Buddhist | 7,084 | 0.25% |
| Jain | 1,692 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 1,527 | 0.05% |
Districts in Manipur
Key Facts
- Hindu: 11,81,876 (41.39%)
- Christian: 11,79,043 (41.29%)
- Muslim: 2,39,836 (8.40%)
- Other: 2,33,767 (8.19%)
- NotStated: 10,969 (0.38%)
- Buddhist: 7,084 (0.25%)