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Haryana Population by Religion
Haryana is the 18th most populous state of India and has a diverse population of many religions & communities. At the census 2011, out of 2.53 Crore population, around 2.21 crores (87.46%) have returned themselves as followers of Hindu religion, 17.81 lakhs (7.03%) as Muslims or the followers of Islam and 12.43 Lakhs (4.91%) as Sikh. In addition 0.17% Stated as no religion & 0.45% are other religions.
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Religion in Haryana by population
| # | Religion | Population 2011 |
| 1 | Hindu | 2,21,71,128 |
| 2 | Muslim | 17,81,342 |
| 3 | Sikh | 12,43,752 |
| 4 | Jain | 52,613 |
| 5 | Christian | 50,353 |
| 6 | Buddhist | 7,514 |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 2,548 |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 42,212 |
| Total | 2,53,51,462 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Haryana by Percentage
| # | Religion | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 87.46% |
| 2 | Muslim | 7.03% |
| 3 | Sikh | 4.91% |
| 4 | Jain | 0.21% |
| 5 | Christian | 0.20% |
| 6 | Buddhist | 0.03% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 0.17% |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Haryana - Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 1,41,28,537 | 85.58% |
| 2 | Muslim | 14,24,576 | 8.63% |
| 3 | Sikh | 9,12,937 | 5.53% |
| 4 | Christian | 17,367 | 0.11% |
| 5 | Buddhist | 2,844 | 0.02% |
| 6 | Jain | 3,515 | 0.02% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 1,013 | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 18,570 | 0.11% |
| Total | 1,65,09,359 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Haryana - Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 80,42,591 | 90.96% |
| 2 | Muslim | 3,56,766 | 4.03% |
| 3 | Sikh | 3,30,815 | 3.74% |
| 4 | Jain | 49,098 | 0.56% |
| 5 | Christian | 32,986 | 0.37% |
| 6 | Buddhist | 4,670 | 0.05% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 1,535 | 0.02% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 23,642 | 0.27% |
| Total | 88,42,103 |
Source: Census 2011
Haryana Population - Caste wise
| Caste | Population (%) |
| OBC* | 35% |
| Dalits (SCs) | 20.17% |
| Tribals (STs) | 0% |
| General | 45% |
*The government has not enumerated caste-wise populations other than SCs and STs in the 2011 Census. So, the OBC Percentage is not accurate & based on various estimates.
The main Caste Group or sub-group by population in Haryana are
When discussing the social composition of Haryana, it’s important to clarify that any figures on caste distribution are purely based on rough estimates from various unverified sources. These estimates suggest that the Jat community is one of the largest, potentially comprising 20-22% of the population, followed by others like Jatavs/Ramdasias, Rajputs, Aroras, Brahmins, Vaishyas/Banias/Agarwals, Valmikis, Yadavs, Gujars, and Telis. However, it must be stressed that these numbers are not based on any official census or government data. Given the ongoing national conversation around caste census, these figures should be seen as broad, informal approximations rather than definitive statistics.
| Main Sub-Group |
| Jat |
| Rajput |
| Jatav /Ramdasi |
| Arora |
| Brahmin |
| Vaishya/ Bania/Agarwal |
| Valmiki |
| Yadav |
| Gujar |
| Teli |
| Khatri |
| Dhanuk |
| Lohar |
| Kumhar |
| Tarkhan |
| Nai |
| Mali |
| Arain |
| Saini |
| Sonar |
*100+ other caste groups are on the list, they have a population of less than 0.5%
Haryana Population - Caste wise
| Caste | Population (%) |
| OBC* | 35% |
| Dalits (SCs) | 20.17% |
| Tribals (STs) | 0% |
| General | 45% |
*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.
The estimated percentage of the main sub-group or caste population.
It may vary in actual numbers, figures, or accuracy as the government has not provided caste-wise population data other than for SCs and STs in the 2011 census. The figures are based on various estimates.
| # | Sub-Group | Estimate % |
| 1 | Jat | 20-22% |
| 2 | Rajput | 6-8% |
| 3 | Jatav /Ramdasi | 8.68% |
| 4 | Arora | 6% |
| 5 | Brahmin | 5-6% |
| 6 | Vaishya/ Bania/Agarwal | 4% |
| 7 | Valmiki | 3-4% |
| 8 | Yadav | 3-4% |
| 9 | Gujar | 3% |
| 10 | Teli | 2-3% |
| 11 | Khatri | 2-3% |
| 12 | Dhanuk | 2% |
| 13 | Lohar | 2% |
| 14 | Kumhar | 2% |
| 15 | Tarkhan | 1.5% |
| 16 | Nai | 1% |
| 17 | Mali | 1% |
| 18 | Arain | 1% |
| 19 | Saini | 1% |
| 20 | Sonar | 1% |
*100+ other caste groups are on the list, they have a population of less than 0.5%
Source: Joshua Project and various 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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