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Jain Population in India

India is home to 45 lakhs Jainism Jainism is an ancient religion that originated in India and is based on the teachings of Mahavira. It emphasizes non-violence and the spiritual development of the individual. The Jain population in India is estimated to be around 4.5 million, or 0.4% of the total population. While Jains Population is just 0.4% of Indian Population, its impact on Indian Economy remains high. It's believed that Jains are most educated and wealthy community in India and therefore it maintains its impact on politics and business of India. Most of Jains belongs to business Community and live in states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka and Delhi NCR.


State Total Population Jain Population Jain % Significance
Maharashtra 112,374,333 1,400,349 1.25 % Minority
Delhi 16,787,941 166,231 0.99 % Minority
Gujarat 60,439,692 579,654 0.96 % Minority
Rajasthan 68,548,437 622,023 0.91 % Minority
Madhya Pradesh 72,626,809 567,028 0.78 % Minority
Karnataka 61,095,297 440,280 0.72 % Minority
Dadra and Nagar Haveli 343,709 1,186 0.35 % Negligible
Chhattisgarh 25,545,198 61,510 0.24 % Negligible
Haryana 25,351,462 52,613 0.21 % Negligible
Chandigarh 1,055,450 1,960 0.19 % Negligible
Punjab 27,743,338 45,040 0.16 % Negligible
Nagaland 1,978,502 2,655 0.13 % Negligible
Tamil Nadu 72,147,030 89,265 0.12 % Negligible
Daman and Diu 243,247 287 0.12 % Negligible
Uttar Pradesh 199,812,341 213,267 0.11 % Negligible
Puducherry 1,247,953 1,400 0.11 % Negligible
Uttarakhand 10,086,292 9,183 0.09 % Negligible
Assam 31,205,576 25,949 0.08 % Negligible
Goa 1,458,545 1,109 0.08 % Negligible
West Bengal 91,276,115 60,141 0.07 % Negligible
Andhra Pradesh 84,580,777 53,849 0.06 % Negligible
Manipur 2,855,794 1,692 0.06 % Negligible
Arunachal Pradesh 1,383,727 771 0.06 % Negligible
Jharkhand 32,988,134 14,974 0.05 % Negligible
Sikkim 610,577 314 0.05 % Negligible
Himachal Pradesh 6,864,602 1,805 0.03 % Negligible
Mizoram 1,097,206 376 0.03 % Negligible
Bihar 104,099,452 18,914 0.02 % Negligible
Orissa 41,974,218 9,420 0.02 % Negligible
Jammu and Kashmir 12,541,302 2,490 0.02 % Negligible
Tripura 3,673,917 860 0.02 % Negligible
Meghalaya 2,966,889 627 0.02 % Negligible
Lakshadweep 64,473 11 0.02 % Negligible
Kerala 33,406,061 4,489 0.01 % Negligible
Andaman and Nicobar Islands 380,581 31 0.01 % Negligible