Kalimpong Religion Census 2011
Kalimpong, West Bengal has 2,02,239 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 1,20,901 people (59.78%).
Kalimpong 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 Kalimpong 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 2,02,239.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 59.78%.
The second-largest community is Buddhist at 22.04%, creating a lead margin of 37.74%.
All non-leading communities together account for 40.22% of the district population.
Kalimpong Population By Religion
When analyzing the Kalimpong population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 2,02,239, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Kalimpong is 1,20,901, which accounts for 59.78% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Kalimpong is 44,582, which accounts for 22.04% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Kalimpong is 31,229, which accounts for 15.44% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Kalimpong is 3,165, which accounts for 1.56% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Kalimpong is 1,887, which accounts for 0.93% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Kalimpong is 294, which accounts for 0.15% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Kalimpong is 138, which accounts for 0.07% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Kalimpong is 43, which accounts for 0.02% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Kalimpong
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 1,20,901 | 59.78% |
| Buddhist | 44,582 | 22.04% |
| Christian | 31,229 | 15.44% |
| Other | 3,165 | 1.56% |
| Muslim | 1,887 | 0.93% |
| NotStated | 294 | 0.15% |
| Jain | 138 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 43 | 0.02% |
Subdistricts in Kalimpong
Key Facts
- Hindu: 1,20,901 (59.78%)
- Buddhist: 44,582 (22.04%)
- Christian: 31,229 (15.44%)
- Other: 3,165 (1.56%)
- Muslim: 1,887 (0.93%)
- NotStated: 294 (0.15%)