West Bengal Religion Census 2011
West Bengal has 8,72,93,462 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 6,10,26,813 people (69.91%), followed by Muslim with 2,41,82,332 people (27.70%).
West Bengal state is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for West Bengal state
based on the official Census 2011 data. You can explore detailed demographics for Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh,
Buddhist, Jain, and other religious groups, including district-level data to understand the social fabric of the region.
As per Census 2011, the state has a total population of 8,72,93,462.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 69.91%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 27.70%, creating a lead margin of 42.21%.
All non-leading communities together account for 30.09% of the state population.
West Bengal Population By Religion
When analyzing the West Bengal population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 8,72,93,462, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in West Bengal is 6,10,26,813, which accounts for 69.91% of the total state population.
- The Muslim population in West Bengal is 2,41,82,332, which accounts for 27.70% of the total state population.
- The Other population in West Bengal is 9,31,092, which accounts for 1.07% of the total state population.
- The Christian population in West Bengal is 6,20,291, which accounts for 0.71% of the total state population.
- The Buddhist population in West Bengal is 2,27,589, which accounts for 0.26% of the total state population.
- The NotStated population in West Bengal is 2,02,321, which accounts for 0.23% of the total state population.
- The Jain population in West Bengal is 56,193, which accounts for 0.06% of the total state population.
- The Sikh population in West Bengal is 46,831, which accounts for 0.05% of the total state population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for West Bengal
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 6,10,26,813 | 69.91% |
| Muslim | 2,41,82,332 | 27.70% |
| Other | 9,31,092 | 1.07% |
| Christian | 6,20,291 | 0.71% |
| Buddhist | 2,27,589 | 0.26% |
| NotStated | 2,02,321 | 0.23% |
| Jain | 56,193 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 46,831 | 0.05% |
Districts in West Bengal
Key Facts
- Hindu: 6,10,26,813 (69.91%)
- Muslim: 2,41,82,332 (27.70%)
- Other: 9,31,092 (1.07%)
- Christian: 6,20,291 (0.71%)
- Buddhist: 2,27,589 (0.26%)
- NotStated: 2,02,321 (0.23%)