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Telangana is the twelfth most populous state of India and has a diverse population of many religions & communities. At the census 2011, out of the 3.52 Crore population, around 3 crores (85.10%) have returned themselves as followers of the Hindu religion, 44.64 lakhs (12.69%) as Muslims or followers of Islam, 4.47 Lakhs (1.27%) as Christians. In addition, 0.68% Stated No religion & 0.28% are other religions.
Source: Census 2011
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Religion-wise Population in Telangana
| # | Religion | Total |
| 1 | Hindu | 29,948,451 |
| 2 | Muslim | 4,464,699 |
| 3 | Christian | 447,124 |
| 4 | Buddhist | 32,553 |
| 5 | Sikh | 30,340 |
| 6 | Jain | 26,690 |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 5,422 |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 238,699 |
| Total | 35,193,978 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion-wise Population Percentage in Telangana
| # | Religion | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 85.10% |
| 2 | Muslim | 12.69% |
| 3 | Christian | 1.27% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 0.09% |
| 5 | Sikh | 0.09% |
| 6 | Jain | 0.08% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 0.02% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 0.68% |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Telangana - Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 20,193,247 | 93.55% |
| 2 | Muslim | 1,133,259 | 5.25% |
| 3 | Christian | 138,510 | 0.64% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 21,599 | 0.10% |
| 5 | Sikh | 4,476 | 0.02% |
| 6 | Jain | 2,141 | 0.01% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 1,558 | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 90,523 | 0.42% |
| Total | 21,585,313 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Telangana - Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 9,755,204 | 71.68% |
| 2 | Muslim | 3,331,440 | 24.48% |
| 3 | Christian | 308,614 | 2.27% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 10,954 | 0.08% |
| 5 | Sikh | 25,864 | 0.19% |
| 6 | Jain | 24,549 | 0.18% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 3,864 | 0.03% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 148,176 | 1.09% |
| Total | 13,608,665 |
Source: Census 2011
Telangana Caste-wise Population
| Caste | Population (%) |
| OBC* | 48% |
| Dalits (SCs) | 17% |
| Tribals (STs) | 11% |
| General caste | 23 % |
*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 Telangana
Kapu is estimated to be the largest caste group in the region, forming roughly 14–16% of the population. They are followed by Madiga (9%), while Lambadi/Banjara (5–6%) and Yadav (4–5%) also make up notable shares. Several communities such as Bania/Agarwal/Komti, Mala, and Kalal are estimated at around 4% each, while Brahmins account for about 3%.
Medium-sized groups include Kurmi (2.42%) and Dhobi (2.20%), whereas smaller communities like Bhoi, Vaddar, Nai, Kumhar, Viswakarma, Koya, Sonar, Mutrasi, Munnur, and Lohar each contribute around 1–1.5% of the population. In addition, more than 200 other caste groups are present in the region, each with a population share below 1%, reflecting its highly diverse social composition.
| Main Caste Group |
| Kapu |
| Madiga |
| Banjara/Lambadi |
| Yadav |
| Bania/Agarwal/Komti |
| Mala |
| Kalal |
| Brahmin |
| Kurmi |
| Dhobi |
| Bhoi |
| Vaddar |
| Nai |
| Kumhar |
| Viswakarma |
| Koya |
| Sonar |
| Mutrasi |
| Munnur |
| Lohar |
*200+ other groups with a percentage below 1%
Caste wise percentage in Telangana
| Caste Group | Percentage |
| Kapu | 14-16% |
| Madiga | 9% |
| Banjara | 4-5% |
| Yadav | 4-5% |
| Bania/Agarwal/Komti | 4% |
| Mala | 4% |
| Kalal | 4% |
| Brahmin | 3% |
| Kurmi | 2.42% |
| Dhobi | 2.20% |
| Bhoi | 1.47% |
| Vaddar | 1.42% |
| Nai | 1.34% |
| Kumhar | 1.28% |
| Viswakarma | 1.18% |
| Koya | 1.18% |
| Sonar | 1.15% |
| Mutrasi | 1.10% |
| Munnur | 1% |
| Lohar | 1% |
*200+ other groups with percentage below 1%
Source: Various Studies and 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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