India Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Male data was reported at 498,306,968.000 Person in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 428,678,554.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 463,492,761.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 498,306,968.000 Person in 2011 and a record low of 428,678,554.000 Person in 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE001: Census: Population: by Religion.

In 2011, about **** percent of the population across India identified as Hindus. This was a decrease from about ** percent in 1951. Despite of this decrease, India still has a majority of Hindu population compared to other religions in the country.

With almost all major religions being practiced throughout the country, India is known for its religious diversity. Hinduism made up for the highest share of faith followed by people in the country. According to the Indian census of 2011, Himachal Pradesh had the highest share of Hindu population in the country.

India Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Female data was reported at 467,950,385.000 Person in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 398,900,314.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 433,425,349.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 467,950,385.000 Person in 2011 and a record low of 398,900,314.000 Person in 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE002: Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu.

It was estimated that by 2050, India's Muslim population would grow by ** percent compared to 2010. For followers of the Hindu faith, this change stood at ** percent. According to this projection, the south Asian country would be home not just to the world's majority of Hindus, but also Muslims by this time period. Regardless, the latter would continue to remain a minority within the country at ** percent, with ** percent or *** billion Hindus at the forefront by 2050.

India Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Urban data was reported at 68,740,419.000 Person in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 49,393,496.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 59,066,957.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68,740,419.000 Person in 2011 and a record low of 49,393,496.000 Person in 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE001: Census: Population: by Religion.

Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Uttar Pradesh data was reported at 159,312,654.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 133,979,263.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Uttar Pradesh data is updated decadal, averaging 146,645,958.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 159,312,654.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 133,979,263.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Uttar Pradesh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE002: Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu.

Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Madhya Pradesh data was reported at 66,007,121.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 55,004,675.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Madhya Pradesh data is updated decadal, averaging 60,505,898.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66,007,121.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 55,004,675.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Madhya Pradesh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE002: Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu.

A survey conducted across India in 2024 found that ** percent of Hindu population and ** percent of minorities agree that India belongs to all religions equally. The survey reflects citizens' faith in the secular and pluralistic fabric of the country.

With almost all major religions being practiced throughout the country, India is known for its religious diversity. Islam makes up the highest share among minority faiths in the country. According to the Indian census of 2011, the Muslim population in Uttar Pradesh more than ** million, making it the state with the most Muslims.

Socio-economic conditions of Muslims
Muslims seem to lag behind every other religious community in India in terms of living standards, financial stability, education and other aspects, thereby showing poor performance in most of the fields. According to a national survey, 17 percent of the Muslims were categorized under the lowest wealth index, which indicates poor socio-economic conditions.

Growth of Muslim population in India
Islam is one of the fastest-growing religions worldwide. According to India’s census, the Muslim population has witnessed a negative decadal growth of more than ** percent from 1951 to 1960, presumably due to the partitions forming Pakistan and Bangladesh. The population showed a positive and steady growth since 1961, making up ** percent of the total population of India . Even though people following Islam were estimated to grow significantly, they would still remain a minority in India compared to *** billion Hindus by 2050.

The average for 2013 based on 21 countries was 17.6 percent. The highest value was in India: 80.5 percent and the lowest value was in Pakistan: 0.3 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2013. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Uttarakhand data was reported at 8,368,636.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,212,260.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Uttarakhand data is updated decadal, averaging 7,790,448.000 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,368,636.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 7,212,260.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Uttarakhand data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE002: Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu.

India Census Dataset

This dataset provides comprehensive census data at the district level for India. It includes detailed demographic, religious, educational, and workforce-related attributes, making it a rich resource for socio-economic analysis.

1. Columns and Descriptions

A. Basic Information

District_code: A unique numeric code for each district. State_name: Name of the state to which the district belongs. District_name: Name of the district.

B. Population Data

Population: Total population of the district. Male: Total male population in the district. Female: Total female population in the district.

C. Literacy Data

Literate: Total number of literate individuals in the district.

D. Workforce Data

Workers: Total number of workers in the district. Male_Workers: Total number of male workers in the district. Female_Workers: Total number of female workers in the district. Cultivator_Workers: Number of workers engaged as cultivators. Agricultural_Workers: Number of workers engaged in agricultural labor. Household_Workers: Number of workers engaged in household industries.

E. Religion Data

Hindus: Total number of Hindus in the district. Muslims: Total number of Muslims in the district. Christians: Total number of Christians in the district. Sikhs: Total number of Sikhs in the district. Buddhists: Total number of Buddhists in the district. Jains: Total number of Jains in the district.

F. Education Data

Secondary_Education: Number of individuals with secondary education. Higher_Education: Number of individuals with higher education qualifications. Graduate_Education: Number of individuals with graduate-level education.

G. Age Group Data

Age_Group_0_29: Population in the age group 0–29 years. Age_Group_30_49: Population in the age group 30–49 years. Age_Group_50: Population aged 50 years and above.

2. Key Highlights

Number of Districts: 640 Number of Columns: 25 Non-null Values: All columns are complete with no missing data. Detailed breakdown of population by gender, age group, literacy levels, and workforce distribution. Religious composition and education statistics are also included for each district.

3. Potential Use Cases

Data Analysis and Visualization:

Explore patterns in population distribution, literacy rates, workforce composition, and religious demographics. Machine Learning Applications:

Build predictive models to classify districts or forecast demographic trends. Social Research:

Investigate correlations between education levels, workforce participation, and religion. Policy Planning:

Help policymakers target specific demographics or regions for intervention. Educational Insights:

Analyze the impact of education levels on workforce participation or literacy.

4. Dataset Overview

Total Rows: 640 Total Columns: 25 This dataset provides a unique opportunity to understand India's socio-economic and demographic composition at a granular district level.

This statistic shows the religious affiliation of the population in India as of 2011. In 2011, 79.8 percent of the total Indian population were Hindu.

Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Tripura data was reported at 3,063,903.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,739,310.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Tripura data is updated decadal, averaging 2,901,606.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,063,903.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 2,739,310.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Tripura data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE002: Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu.

Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Jammu and Kashmir: Female data was reported at 1,579,653.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,357,816.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Jammu and Kashmir: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 1,468,734.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,579,653.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,357,816.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Jammu and Kashmir: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE002: Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu.

With almost all major religions being practiced throughout the country, India is known for its religious diversity. According to the Indian census of 2011, Hindus made up for the highest share of population in the country.

Taken from the Census of India, 1941. The dataset describes the population of Hindus in different provinces of Sindh by numbers, gender and caste.

This statistic shows the top 25 countries in the world with the largest number of Hindu population in 2010. In 2010, there were about 974 million Hindus living in India.

Indian Zoroastrian and Indian Hindu genotype data in plink binary format from Lopez et al. 2017: The genetic legacy of Zoroastrianism in Iran and India: Insights into population structure, gene flow and selection.Not for commercial purposes.