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Uttar Pradesh Population by Religion 2024
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state of India and has a diverse population of many religions and communities. At the census 2011, out of the 19.98 crore population, around 16 crores (79.73%) have returned themselves as followers of the Hindu religion, 3.85 crores (19.26%) as Muslims or followers of Islam, 6.44 Lakhs (0.32%) as Sikh, 3.56 lakhs (0.18%) as Christians, 2.13 lakhs (0.11%) are Jain and 2 Lakhs (0.10%) as Buddhists. In addition, 0.29% Stated No religion and 0.01% are other religions.
Source: Census 2011
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| # | Religion | Population 2011 | Estimated 2024 |
| 1 | Hindu | 159,312,654 | 18.61 Crore |
| 2 | Muslim | 38,483,967 | 4.70 Crore |
| 3 | Sikh | 643,500 | 7.5 lakh |
| 4 | Religion not stated | 582,622 | 7 lakh |
| 5 | Christian | 356,448 | 4.2 lakh |
| 6 | Jain | 213,267 | 2.6 lakh |
| 7 | Buddhist | 206,285 | 2.35 lakh |
| 8 | Other religions and persuasions | 13,598 | 20,000 |
| Total | 199,812,341 | 23.56 crore |
Source: Census 2011 and Census Estimates 2021
Religion in Uttar Pradesh by Percentage
| # | Religion | Population % |
| 1 | Hinduism | 79.73 |
| 2 | Islam | 19.26 |
| 3 | Sikhism | 0.32 |
| 4 | Christianity | 0.18 |
| 5 | Jainism | 0.11 |
| 6 | Buddhism | 0.1 |
| 7 | Other | >0.01 |
| 8 | Not stated | 0.29 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Uttar Pradesh - Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. | Percentage |
| 1 | Hindu | 129,944,550 | 83.66% |
| 2 | Muslim | 24,156,057 | 15.55% |
| 3 | Christian | 185,103 | 0.12% |
| 4 | Sikh | 432,135 | 0.28% |
| 5 | Buddhist | 176,227 | 0.11% |
| 6 | Jain | 30,144 | 0.02% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 9517 | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 383,545 | 0.25% |
| Total | 155317278 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Uttar Pradesh - Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop | Percentage |
| 1 | Hindu | 29,368,104 | 66.00% |
| 2 | Muslim | 14,327,910 | 32.20% |
| 3 | Christian | 171,345 | 0.39% |
| 4 | Sikh | 211,365 | 0.48% |
| 5 | Buddhist | 30,058 | 0.07% |
| 6 | Jain | 183,123 | 0.41% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 4081 | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 199077 | 0.45% |
| Total | 44495063 |
Source: Census 2011
Uttar Pradesh Population - Caste wise
| Caste | Population (%) |
| OBC* | 40% |
| Dalits (SCs) | 20.80% |
| Tribals (STs) | 0.57% |
| Forward caste | 19% |
| Muslims | 19% |
| Others | 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.
Caste wise population in Uttar Pradesh
Some of the Caste groups in Uttar Pradesh
| Caste Name |
| Jatav |
| Yadav |
| Brahmin |
| Rajput |
| Pasi |
| Kurmi |
| Vaishya/ Agarwal/Bania |
| Jat |
| Kahar |
| Gadaria |
| Lodha |
| Kumhar |
| Teli |
| Kayastha |
| Dhobi |
| Kori |
| Kachhi |
| Nai |
| Badhai |
| Maurya/Kushwaha |
| Bhoi |
| Lohar |
| Balmiki |
| Khatiks |
| Gurjar |
| Rajbhar |
| Mallah/Nishad |
*200+ other subgroups/castes are present in Uttar Pradesh with a variable percentage
Caste wise population in Uttar Pradesh
The following is an estimation of the population of subgroups/castes in Uttar Pradesh. Please note that accuracy may vary as this information has not been verified by Census 2011 and the government has not provided caste-wise population data, except for SCs and STs. It is important to note that only a few of these groups are evenly distributed throughout the state, while the majority of them are concentrated in certain regions or districts.
Let’s look at the Estimated percentage of some of the Caste groups in UP
| # | Caste Name | Percentage |
| 1 | Jatav | 10-11% |
| 2 | Yadav | 8% |
| 3 | Brahmin | 7-8% |
| 4 | Rajput | 4-5% |
| 5 | Pasi | 3-4% |
| 6 | Kurmi | 3-4% |
| 7 | Vaishya/ Agarwal/Bania | 3-4% |
| 8 | Jat | 2-3% |
| 9 | Kahar | 2% |
| 10 | Gadaria | 1.66% |
| 11 | Lodha | 1.50% |
| 12 | Kumhar | 1.42% |
| 13 | Teli | 1.37% |
| 14 | Kayastha | 1.25% |
| 15 | Dhobi | 1.22% |
| 16 | Kori | 1.15% |
| 17 | Kachhi | 1.11% |
| 18 | Nai | 1.10% |
| 19 | Badhai | 1% |
| 20 | Maurya/Kushwaha | 1% |
| 21 | Bhoi | 0.90% |
| 22 | Lohar | 0.90% |
| 23 | Balmiki | 0.66% |
| 24 | Khatiks | 0.50% |
| 25 | Gurjar | <0.5% |
| 26 | Rajbhar | <0.5% |
| 27 | Mallah/Nishad | <0.5% |
*200+ other subgroups/castes are present in Uttar Pradesh with a variable percentage
Source: Joshua Project and https://thewire.in/politics/uttar-pradesh-polls-no-yadav-obc-votes
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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