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Jammu and Kashmir Hindu Muslim Population

As per latest census, Muslim are majority in Jammu and Kashmir state. Muslims constitutes 68.31% of Jammu and Kashmir population. In all Muslim form majority religion in 17 out of 22 districts of Jammu and Kashmir state. The data for 2023 & 2024 is under process and will be updated in few weeks.

Muslim Population in Jammu and Kashmir is 85.67 Lakhs (68.31 percent) of total 1.25 Crore. Christian Population in Jammu and Kashmir is 35.63 Thousand (0.28 percent) of total 1.25 Crore.

Hindu are minority in Jammu and Kashmir state forming 28.44% of total population. Hinduism is followed with majority in 4 out of 22 districts.

Religion Percentage
Hindu 28.44%
Muslim 68.31%
Christian 0.28%
Sikh 1.87%
Buddhist 0.90%
Jain 0.02%
Other Religions 0.01%
Not Stated 0.16%

Jammu and Kashmir District Wise Religion Data

District Majority Religion
Jammu Hindu
Srinagar Muslim
Anantnag Muslim
Baramula Muslim
Kupwara Muslim
Badgam Muslim
Rajouri Muslim
Kathua Hindu
Pulwama Muslim
Udhampur Hindu
Punch Muslim
Kulgam Muslim
Doda Muslim
Bandipora Muslim
Samba Hindu
Reasi Muslim
Ganderbal Muslim
Ramban Muslim
Shupiyan Muslim
Kishtwar Muslim
Kargil Muslim
Leh Buddhist