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Assam Population by Religion
Assam is the most populous North East Indian state of India and has a diverse population of many religions & communities. At the census 2011, out of the 3.12 Crore population, around 1.92 crores (61.47%) have returned themselves as followers of the Hindu religion, 1.06 crores (34.22%) as Muslims or followers of Islam, and 10.68 Lakhs (3.74%) as Christians. In addition, 0.16% Stated No religion & 0.42% are other religions.
Source: Census 2011
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Religion in Assam by Percentage
| # | Religion | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 61.47% |
| 2 | Muslim | 34.22% |
| 3 | Christian | 3.74% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 0.18% |
| 5 | Jain | 0.08% |
| 6 | Sikh | 0.07% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 0.09% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 0.16% |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Assam - Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 15,699,871 | 58.57% |
| 2 | Muslim | 9,877,218 | 36.85% |
| 3 | Christian | 1,102,715 | 4.11% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 47,732 | 0.18% |
| 5 | Religion not stated | 42,855 | 0.16% |
| 6 | Other religions and persuasions | 25,543 | 0.10% |
| 7 | Sikh | 8,242 | 0.03% |
| 8 | Jain | 2,858 | 0.01% |
| Total | 26,807,034 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Assam - Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 3,480,888 | 79.14% |
| 2 | Muslim | 802,127 | 18.24% |
| 3 | Christian | 63,152 | 1.44% |
| 4 | Jain | 23,091 | 0.52% |
| 5 | Sikh | 12,430 | 0.28% |
| 6 | Religion not stated | 8,018 | 0.18% |
| 7 | Buddhist | 7,261 | 0.17% |
| 8 | Other religions and persuasions | 1,575 | 0.04% |
| Total | 4,398,542 |
Source: Census 2011
Assam Population - Caste wise
| Caste | Population (%) |
| OBC* | 25% |
| Dalits (SCs) | 7.15% |
| Tribals (STs) | 12.45% |
| General | 54% |
*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.
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