Religion in Bihar

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Religion in Bihar, as per 2023 Bihar caste-based census[1][2][3]

  Hinduism (82%)
  Islam (17.70%)
  Buddhism (0.0851%)
  Jainism (0.0096%)
  Christianity (0.05%)
  Sikhism (0.011%)
  Other (0.1274%)

Hinduism is the most followed religion in Bihar, followed by nearly 82% of total population as per 2023 Bihar Caste based census. Islam is the second-most followed religion which is followed by nearly 17.7% of population. There is also a significant population of Buddhists and Christians in the state.

  1. ^ Joy, Shemin. "Caste survey in Bihar: OBCs, EBCs make up 63.13% of population; Gen Category 15.52%". Deccan Herald.
  2. ^ "Bihar Caste Census Population, Religion-wise Population & more". RajNeetPG. 3 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Bihar caste census results out, OBCs form 63% of population, General 16%". India Today.