Kolkata Religion Census 2011
Kolkata, West Bengal has 44,96,694 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 34,40,290 people (76.51%).
Kolkata 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 Kolkata 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 44,96,694.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 76.51%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 20.60%, creating a lead margin of 55.91%.
All non-leading communities together account for 23.49% of the district population.
Kolkata Population By Religion
When analyzing the Kolkata population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 44,96,694, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Kolkata is 34,40,290, which accounts for 76.51% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Kolkata is 9,26,414, which accounts for 20.60% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Kolkata is 48,982, which accounts for 1.09% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Kolkata is 39,758, which accounts for 0.88% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Kolkata is 21,178, which accounts for 0.47% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Kolkata is 13,849, which accounts for 0.31% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Kolkata is 4,771, which accounts for 0.11% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Kolkata is 1,452, which accounts for 0.03% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Kolkata
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 34,40,290 | 76.51% |
| Muslim | 9,26,414 | 20.60% |
| NotStated | 48,982 | 1.09% |
| Christian | 39,758 | 0.88% |
| Jain | 21,178 | 0.47% |
| Sikh | 13,849 | 0.31% |
| Buddhist | 4,771 | 0.11% |
| Other | 1,452 | 0.03% |
Subdistricts in Kolkata
Key Facts
- Hindu: 34,40,290 (76.51%)
- Muslim: 9,26,414 (20.60%)
- NotStated: 48,982 (1.09%)
- Christian: 39,758 (0.88%)
- Jain: 21,178 (0.47%)
- Sikh: 13,849 (0.31%)