Bankura Religion Census 2011
Bankura, West Bengal has 35,96,674 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 30,33,581 people (84.34%).
Bankura district in West Bengal is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Bankura 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 35,96,674.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 84.34%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 8.08%, creating a lead margin of 76.26%.
All non-leading communities together account for 15.66% of the district population.
Bankura Population By Religion
When analyzing the Bankura population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 35,96,674, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Bankura is 30,33,581, which accounts for 84.34% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Bankura is 2,90,450, which accounts for 8.08% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Bankura is 2,60,694, which accounts for 7.25% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Bankura is 4,534, which accounts for 0.13% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Bankura is 3,865, which accounts for 0.11% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Bankura is 2,904, which accounts for 0.08% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Bankura is 386, which accounts for 0.01% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Bankura is 260, which accounts for 0.01% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Bankura
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 30,33,581 | 84.34% |
| Muslim | 2,90,450 | 8.08% |
| Other | 2,60,694 | 7.25% |
| NotStated | 4,534 | 0.13% |
| Christian | 3,865 | 0.11% |
| Jain | 2,904 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 386 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 260 | 0.01% |
Subdistricts in Bankura
Key Facts
- Hindu: 30,33,581 (84.34%)
- Muslim: 2,90,450 (8.08%)
- Other: 2,60,694 (7.25%)
- NotStated: 4,534 (0.13%)
- Christian: 3,865 (0.11%)
- Jain: 2,904 (0.08%)