With almost all major religions being practiced throughout the country, India is known for its religious diversity. According to the Indian census of 2011, Sarna made up the highest share of population among smaller religious groups in the country.
Population of smaller religious groups in India in 2011, by type
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Pew Research Center. (September 21, 2021). Population of smaller religious groups in India in 2011, by type (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1317650/india-population-of-smaller-religious-groups/
Pew Research Center. "Population of smaller religious groups in India in 2011, by type (in 1,000s)." Chart. September 21, 2021. Statista. Accessed July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1317650/india-population-of-smaller-religious-groups/
Pew Research Center. (2021). Population of smaller religious groups in India in 2011, by type (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1317650/india-population-of-smaller-religious-groups/
Pew Research Center. "Population of Smaller Religious Groups in India in 2011, by Type (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 21 Sep 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1317650/india-population-of-smaller-religious-groups/
Pew Research Center, Population of smaller religious groups in India in 2011, by type (in 1,000s) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1317650/india-population-of-smaller-religious-groups/ (last visited July 22, 2024)
Population of smaller religious groups in India in 2011, by type (in 1,000s) [Graph], Pew Research Center, September 21, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1317650/india-population-of-smaller-religious-groups/