Hooghly Religion Census 2011
Hooghly, West Bengal has 55,19,145 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 45,74,569 people (82.89%).
Hooghly 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 Hooghly 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 55,19,145.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 82.89%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 15.77%, creating a lead margin of 67.12%.
All non-leading communities together account for 17.11% of the district population.
Hooghly Population By Religion
When analyzing the Hooghly population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 55,19,145, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Hooghly is 45,74,569, which accounts for 82.89% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Hooghly is 8,70,204, which accounts for 15.77% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Hooghly is 49,050, which accounts for 0.89% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Hooghly is 11,470, which accounts for 0.21% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Hooghly is 7,300, which accounts for 0.13% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Hooghly is 2,662, which accounts for 0.05% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Hooghly is 2,160, which accounts for 0.04% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Hooghly is 1,730, which accounts for 0.03% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Hooghly
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 45,74,569 | 82.89% |
| Muslim | 8,70,204 | 15.77% |
| Other | 49,050 | 0.89% |
| NotStated | 11,470 | 0.21% |
| Christian | 7,300 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 2,662 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 2,160 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 1,730 | 0.03% |
Subdistricts in Hooghly
Key Facts
- Hindu: 45,74,569 (82.89%)
- Muslim: 8,70,204 (15.77%)
- Other: 49,050 (0.89%)
- NotStated: 11,470 (0.21%)
- Christian: 7,300 (0.13%)
- Sikh: 2,662 (0.05%)