Religion in Bihar

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

Islam (17.70%)

Buddhism (0.0851%)

Jainism (0.0096%)

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.

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

[deccanherald.com-1] Joy, Shemin. "Caste survey in Bihar: OBCs, EBCs make up 63.13% of population; Gen Category 15.52%". Deccan Herald.

[rajneetpg2022.com-2] "Bihar Caste Census Population, Religion-wise Population & more". RajNeetPG. 3 October 2023.

[indiatoday.in-3] "Bihar caste census results out, OBCs form 63% of population, General 16%". India Today.

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