Religion in Bihar

Religion in Bihar, as per 2023 Bihar caste-based census
  1. Hinduism (82%)
  2. Islam (17.7%)
  3. Buddhism (0.0851%)
  4. Jainism (0.0096%)
  5. Christianity (0.05%)
  6. Sikhism (0.011%)
  7. Other (0.1274%)
  8. 0.00%

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.

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