Religion in Jharkhand

Hinduism is the majority religion in Jharkhand, followed by nearly 67.83% of total population as of 2011 census. There has also been a significant population of followers of Islam and Sarnaism, with 14.53% and 12.52% respectively and Christianity being a significant minority, followed by 4.3%. A small numbers of Sikhs and other religion are also present.[1]

Religion in Jharkhand[1]

  Hinduism (67.83%)
  Islam (14.53%)
  Unclassified (12.52%)
  Christianity (4.31%)
  Sikhism (0.22%)
  Others (0.41%)
  Not stated (0.19%)

Overview

Jharkhand is a diverse state of India and has a diverse religious population, where the majority of the population follow Hinduism, with Islam as the second most followed religion.[2] The state has also a very high proportion of tribal population, where the majority religion is Sarnaism.[3] In recent times, due to missionary activities, there has been a significant rise of Christianity in Jharkhand which is more than the national average population of Christians in India.[4] A small community of Agrahari Sikh and Jains.[5]

Demographics
Population by religion (%)
S. No. Religion 2001[6] 2011[1]
1. Hinduism 68.50 67.83
2. Islam 13.80 14.53
3. Sarnaism 13.04 12.52
4. Christianity 4.05 4.31
5. Sikhism 0.31 0.22
6. Others 0.8 0.41
7. Not stated n/a 0.19

See also

References
  1. "Population by religion community – 2011". Census of India, 2011. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 25 August 2015.
  2. "Demography". www.jsos.ac.in. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  3. "Tribals in Jharkhand: Religion and Identity Politics". Economic and Political Weekly: 7–8. 5 June 2015.
  4. "'Not Our God': How Tribals' Demand for a Separate Religion is Impacting Jharkhand Elections". News18. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  5. "DNA Explained: Why is Hemant Soren govt in Jharkhand demanding separate religious code for Sarna tribals?". DNA India. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  6. "Jharkhand: Demographics". Government of Jharkhand. 2013.
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