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Uttar Pradesh Population by Religion 2023
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state of India and has a diverse population of many religions & 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 in Uttar Pradesh by population
| # | Religion | Population 2011 |
| 1 | Hindu | 159,312,654 |
| 2 | Muslim | 38,483,967 |
| 3 | Sikh | 643,500 |
| 4 | Religion not stated | 582,622 |
| 5 | Christian | 356,448 |
| 6 | Jain | 213,267 |
| 7 | Buddhist | 206,285 |
| 8 | Other religions and persuasions | 13,598 |
| Total | 199,812,341 |
Source: Census 2011
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
The list is based on people group estimates by Joshua Project and it’s only based on rough estimates. It’s not verified by any Government department as Govt has not enumerated caste-wise populations other than SCs and STs in Census 2011.
| # | Caste Name | Percentage | Caste Group |
| 1 | Jatav | 11.26 | SC |
| 2 | Yadav | 8.77 | OBC |
| 3 | Brahmin | 8.62 | General |
| 4 | Rajput | 4.29 | General |
| 5 | Pasi | 3.26 | SC |
| 6 | Kurmi | 3.02 | OBC |
| 7 | Bania/ Vaishya | 2.76 | General |
| 8 | Jat | 1.92 | OBC |
| 9 | Kahar | 1.92 | OBC |
| 10 | Gadaria | 1.66 | OBC |
| 11 | Lodha | 1.48 | OBC |
| 12 | Kumhar | 1.42 | OBC |
| 13 | Teli | 1.37 | OBC |
| 14 | Kayastha | 1.25 | General |
| 15 | Dhobi | 1.22 | SC |
| 16 | Kori | 1.15 | SC |
| 17 | Kachhi | 1.11 | OBC |
| 18 | Nai | 1.10 | OBC |
| 19 | Badhai | 1.07 | OBC |
| 20 | Murao/Maurya | 1.00 | OBC |
| 21 | Bhoi | 0.89 | OBC |
| 22 | Lohar | 0.88 | OBC |
| 23 | Balmiki | 0.66 | SC |
| 24 | Khatiks | 0.47 | SC |
| 25 | Bania | 0.43 | General |
*100+ other subgroups/castes are present in UP with a population of less than 1%
Source: Joshua Project
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