Howrah Religion Census 2011
Howrah, West Bengal has 45,19,201 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 33,19,095 people (73.44%).
Howrah 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 Howrah 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 45,19,201.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 73.44%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 25.63%, creating a lead margin of 47.81%.
All non-leading communities together account for 26.56% of the district population.
Howrah Population By Religion
When analyzing the Howrah population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 45,19,201, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Howrah is 33,19,095, which accounts for 73.44% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Howrah is 11,58,329, which accounts for 25.63% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Howrah is 17,797, which accounts for 0.39% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Howrah is 9,640, which accounts for 0.21% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Howrah is 7,975, which accounts for 0.18% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Howrah is 3,941, which accounts for 0.09% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Howrah is 1,227, which accounts for 0.03% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Howrah is 1,197, which accounts for 0.03% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Howrah
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 33,19,095 | 73.44% |
| Muslim | 11,58,329 | 25.63% |
| NotStated | 17,797 | 0.39% |
| Jain | 9,640 | 0.21% |
| Christian | 7,975 | 0.18% |
| Sikh | 3,941 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 1,227 | 0.03% |
| Other | 1,197 | 0.03% |
Subdistricts in Howrah
Key Facts
- Hindu: 33,19,095 (73.44%)
- Muslim: 11,58,329 (25.63%)
- NotStated: 17,797 (0.39%)
- Jain: 9,640 (0.21%)
- Christian: 7,975 (0.18%)
- Sikh: 3,941 (0.09%)