Sikkim Religion Census 2011 – District-Wise Breakdown
Sikkim has 6,10,577 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 3,52,662 people (57.76%), followed by Buddhist with 1,67,216 people (27.39%).
According to Census 2011 statistics, Sikkim has an enumerated religion census population of 6,10,577 across 4 districts. Hindu constitutes the largest religious group in the state with 3,52,662 residents, accounting for 57.76% of the total population. The Buddhist population forms the second-largest group at 1,67,216 (27.39%), leaving a lead margin of 30.37 percentage points. Combined minority communities across Sikkim total 2,57,915 individuals, making up 42.24% of the state's residents.
Religion Demographics Summary for Sikkim
Statewide religious breakdown in Sikkim across 8 recorded communities:
- Hindu: 3,52,662 individuals (57.76% share of state).
- Buddhist: 1,67,216 individuals (27.39% share of state).
- Christian: 60,522 individuals (9.91% share of state).
- Other: 16,300 individuals (2.67% share of state).
- Muslim: 9,867 individuals (1.62% share of state).
- Sikh: 1,868 individuals (0.31% share of state).
- NotStated: 1,828 individuals (0.30% share of state).
- Jain: 314 individuals (0.05% share of state).
Detailed Religion Demographics for Sikkim
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,52,662 | 57.76% |
| Buddhist | 1,67,216 | 27.39% |
| Christian | 60,522 | 9.91% |
| Other | 16,300 | 2.67% |
| Muslim | 9,867 | 1.62% |
| Sikh | 1,868 | 0.31% |
| NotStated | 1,828 | 0.30% |
| Jain | 314 | 0.05% |
Districts in Sikkim
Key Facts
- Hindu: 3,52,662 (57.76%)
- Buddhist: 1,67,216 (27.39%)
- Christian: 60,522 (9.91%)
- Other: 16,300 (2.67%)
- Muslim: 9,867 (1.62%)
- Sikh: 1,868 (0.31%)