Share of disadvantaged class population in India 2016, by religion

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 10, 2023
With almost all major religions being practiced throughout the country, India is known for its religious diversity. Hinduism made up for the highest share of faith followed by people in the country. According to the Indian census of 2011, about 88 percent of the Bhuddhists in the country belonged to Scheduled Castes.

Share of disadvantaged class population in India as of 2016, by religion

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Release date

September 2021

Region

India

Survey time period

January 20, 2015 to December 4, 2016

Number of respondents

601,509 households

Age group

15 to 54 years

Method of interview

Computer-assisted personal interviews (CAPI)

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