Naxalbari Religion Census 2011
Naxalbari has 1,65,523 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 1,42,396 people (86.03%), followed by Christian with 10,878 people (6.57%).
Naxalbari subdistrict in Darjeeling district of 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 Naxalbari subdistrict
based on the official Census 2011 data. You can explore detailed demographics for Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh,
Buddhist, Jain, and other religious groups to understand the social fabric of the region.
As per Census 2011, the subdistrict has a total population of 1,65,523.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 86.03%.
The second-largest community is Christian at 6.57%, creating a lead margin of 79.46%.
All non-leading communities together account for 13.97% of the subdistrict population.
Naxalbari Population By Religion
When analyzing the Naxalbari population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 1,65,523, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Naxalbari is 1,42,396, which accounts for 86.03% of the total subdistrict population.
- The Christian population in Naxalbari is 10,878, which accounts for 6.57% of the total subdistrict population.
- The Muslim population in Naxalbari is 9,420, which accounts for 5.69% of the total subdistrict population.
- The Buddhist population in Naxalbari is 2,164, which accounts for 1.31% of the total subdistrict population.
- The Sikh population in Naxalbari is 329, which accounts for 0.20% of the total subdistrict population.
- The NotStated population in Naxalbari is 268, which accounts for 0.16% of the total subdistrict population.
- The Other population in Naxalbari is 35, which accounts for 0.02% of the total subdistrict population.
- The Jain population in Naxalbari is 33, which accounts for 0.02% of the total subdistrict population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Naxalbari
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 1,42,396 | 86.03% |
| Christian | 10,878 | 6.57% |
| Muslim | 9,420 | 5.69% |
| Buddhist | 2,164 | 1.31% |
| Sikh | 329 | 0.20% |
| NotStated | 268 | 0.16% |
| Other | 35 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 33 | 0.02% |
Other Subdistricts in Darjeeling
Key Facts
- Hindu: 1,42,396 (86.03%)
- Christian: 10,878 (6.57%)
- Muslim: 9,420 (5.69%)
- Buddhist: 2,164 (1.31%)
- Sikh: 329 (0.20%)
- NotStated: 268 (0.16%)