Rajasthan is the seventh most populous state of India and has a diverse population of many religions & communities. At the census 2011, out of 6.85 Crore population, around 6 crores (88.49%) have returned themselves as followers of Hindu religion, 62 Lakhs (9.07%) as Muslims or the followers of Islam, 8.72 Lakhs (1.27%) as Sikh and 6.22 Lakhs (0.91%) as Jain. In addition 0.10% Stated as no religion & 0.17% are other religions.
Source: Census 2011
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Religion-wise Population Percentage in Rajasthan
| # | Religion | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 88.49% |
| 2 | Muslim | 9.07% |
| 3 | Sikh | 1.27% |
| 4 | Jain | 0.91% |
| 5 | Christian | 0.14% |
| 6 | Buddhist | 0.02% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 0.10% |
Source: Census 2011
Religion-wise Population in Rajasthan
| # | Religion | Population 2011 |
| 1 | Hindu | 60,657,103 |
| 2 | Muslim | 6,215,377 |
| 3 | Sikh | 872,930 |
| 4 | Jain | 622,023 |
| 5 | Christian | 96,430 |
| 6 | Buddhist | 12,185 |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 4,676 |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 67,713 |
| Total | 68,548,437 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Rajasthan - Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Rural Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 47,362,921 | 91.97% |
| 2 | Muslim | 3,161,857 | 6.14% |
| 3 | Sikh | 707,227 | 1.37% |
| 4 | Jain | 166,322 | 0.32% |
| 5 | Christian | 46,177 | 0.09% |
| 6 | Buddhist | 8,091 | 0.02% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 3,407 | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 44,350 | 0.09% |
| Total | 51,500,352 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Rajasthan - Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 13,294,182 | 77.98% |
| 2 | Muslim | 3,053,520 | 17.91% |
| 3 | Jain | 455,701 | 2.67% |
| 4 | Sikh | 165,703 | 0.97% |
| 5 | Christian | 50,253 | 0.29% |
| 6 | Buddhist | 4,094 | 0.02% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 1,269 | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 23,363 | 0.14% |
| Total | 17,048,085 |
Source: Census 2011
Rajasthan Caste-wise Population
| Caste | Population (%) |
| OBC* | 44% |
| Dalits (SCs) | 17.83% |
| Tribals (STs) | 13.48% |
| General caste | 25% |
*Govt has not enumerated caste-wise population other than SCs and STs in Census 2011. So OBC Percentage is not accurate & based on various estimates.
Caste wise percentage in Rajasthan
In Rajasthan, caste-wise population figures (excluding SCs and STs) are based on estimates, as the government has not officially enumerated most caste data since Census 2011. Broadly, Rajput’s are estimated at around 8-10% of the population. Trading and business communities such as Bania, Agarwal, and Jains together account for roughly 8%. Jats are estimated at about 7–8%, while Brahmins form around 5%. Among major tribal and OBC communities, Meenas are estimated at about 7%, Bhils around 5%, and Meghwal (Megh) and Gujjars approximately 4% each. Jatavs are estimated at about 3–4%, and Kumhars around 3%. Several other communities—including Mali, Khati, Daroga, Bairwa, Nai, Raigar, Thori, Balai, Yadav, and Rabari—generally range between 1% and 2% each.
Note: The Government of India has not conducted a full caste-wise enumeration (other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) in Census 2011. Therefore, OBC and other caste percentages are approximate and based on various independent estimates.
Caste wise Percentage
| Caste Group | Percentage |
| Rajput | 10% |
| Bania/Agarwal/Jains | 8% |
| Jat | 7-8% |
| Brahmin | 7% |
| Meena | 6% |
| Bhil | 5% |
| Megh | 4% |
| Gujar | 4% |
| Jatav | 3.31% |
| Kumhar | 3% |
| Mali | 2.36% |
| Khati | 1.62% |
| Daroga | 1.41% |
| Bairwa | 1.32% |
| Nai | 1.24% |
| Raigar | 1.24% |
| Thori | 1.17% |
| Balai | 1% |
| Yadav | 1% |
| Rabari | 0.90% |
*Govt has not enumerated caste-wise population other than SCs and STs in Census 2011. So OBC Percentage is not accurate & based on various estimates.
Source: Joshua Project and various news articles
Please note that the Caste percentage and percentage provided above is for general information only. It should not be considered reliable as it is based on non-governmental studies and news reports, and may not be accurate or up-to-date.
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