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Jammu and Kashmir Population by Religion
Jammu and Kashmir is the second most populous Union Territory of India and has a diverse population of many religions & communities. At the census 2011, out of 1.25 Crore* population, around 85 Lakhs (68.31%) have returned themselves as followers of Islam religion, 36 Lakhs (28.44%) as the followers of Hinduism, 2.34 Lakhs (1.87%) as Sikh and 1.12 lakhs (0.90%) as Buddhist. In addition 0.16% Stated as no religion & 0.01% are other religions.
*Ladakh included in 2011 Census
Religion in Jammu and Kashmir by population
| # | Religion | Population 2011 |
| 1 | Muslim | 8,567,485 |
| 2 | Hindu | 3,566,674 |
| 3 | Sikh | 234,848 |
| 4 | Buddhist | 112,584 |
| 5 | Christian | 35,631 |
| 6 | Jain | 2,490 |
| 7 | Religion not stated | 20,082 |
| 8 | Other religions and persuasions | 1,508 |
| Total | 12,541,302 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Jammu and Kashmir - Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Muslim | 6,356,473 | 69.79% |
| 2 | Hindu | 2,516,370 | 27.63% |
| 3 | Sikh | 116,731 | 1.28% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 87,463 | 0.96% |
| 5 | Christian | 15,522 | 0.17% |
| 6 | Jain | 355 | 0.00% |
| 7 | Religion not stated | 13,880 | 0.15% |
| 8 | Other religions and persuasions | 1,266 | 0.01% |
| Total | 9,108,060 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Jammu and Kashmir - Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Muslim | 2,211,012 | 64.40% |
| 2 | Hindu | 1,050,304 | 30.59% |
| 3 | Sikh | 118,117 | 3.44% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 25,121 | 0.73% |
| 5 | Christian | 20,109 | 0.59% |
| 6 | Jain | 2,135 | 0.06% |
| 7 | Religion not stated | 6,202 | 0.18% |
| 8 | Other religions and persuasions | 242 | 0.01% |
| Total | 3,433,242 |
Source: Census 2011
Jammu and Kashmir Population - Caste wise
| Caste | Population (%) |
| OBC* | 7% |
| Dalits (SCs) | 7.38% |
| Tribals (STs) | 11.91% |
| General caste | 75% |
*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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