Muslims in Assam: Muslim population in State crosses 1.06 crore, percentage more than 34%

Assam always had a high Muslim concentration.

The latest Census 2011 report which was released only in 2015, tells that Assam has more than 10 million [1 crore] Muslims.

The exact figure of Muslims in Assam is 1.06 crore in a population of 3.12 crore.

Muslims constitute 34% of Assam's population. Jammu-Kashmir is the only Muslim majority state in India apart from Lakshadweep, a union territory.

Among other States, Assam has the highest percentage of Muslims.

It is followed by West Bengal, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh. In Assam, the highest Muslim population is in Nagaon district. 

Of the 27 districts in Assam, nine have Muslim majority i.e. Muslims here comprise more than 50% of the population. The list of the districts that have more Muslims than Hindus, has been included in this blog post. 

After Nagaon, Dhubri and Barpeta have both one million Muslims each viz. 15.53 lakh and 11.98 lakh. Other Muslim majority districts of Assam include Karimganj, Morigaon, Darrang, Goalpara, Hailakundi and Bongaigaon. 

Muslim majority districts in Assam

District Total Population   Population of Muslims [in lakhs]

Nagaon             28.23                          15.63

Dhubri              19.49                          15.53 

Barpeta             16.93                          11.98

Karimganj        12.28                            6.92

Morigaon           9.57                            5.03

Darrang              9.28                           5.97

Goalpara          10.08                           5.79

Hailakundi        6.59                            3.57

Bongaigaon       7.38                            3.71

Muslim population in Karnataka: Bangalore has more than a million Muslims

Karnataka is an important South Indian state and its capital Bangalore, now known as Bengaluru, is one of the major metro cities in the country.

The State has been home to Muslim dynasties in the past. Nawabs of Carnatic ruled this region and a part of Nizam's territory is also in present day's Karnataka.

The population of Muslims in Karnataka is almost identical to the national average.

But it is higher compared to other South Indian states, except Kerala.

In Karnataka, Muslims number around 13% [slightly above 12.9%].

The concentration of Muslims is higher in Gulbarga, Bidar, Bijapur, Bellary, Hubli-Dharwad, Belgaum and Mangalore districts apart from small cities and towns.

In big cities, Muslim percentage is not as high, as it is in middle-level cities and towns. Bangalore has more than a million Muslims as per the last census report  [2011].

Population of Bangalore metropolitan city [municipal area, BBMP] is 84.95 lakh
Population of Muslims in Bangalore [BBMP] 11.81 lakh
Percentage of Muslims in Bangalore metro area is 13.9%

Population of Karnataka state is 6.10 crore or 61 million
Muslim population in Karnataka is 78.93 lakh or 7.89 million
Percentage of Muslims in Karnataka is 12.9%

Muslim population in Britain increases, crosses 3 million: UK has 5.4% Muslims now

The population of Muslims has increased to a record 3 million in United Kingdom (UK), say latest estimates.

The figures are at the beginning of the year 2016. The number is 3.1 million, to be precise.

Though earlier estimates [Census 2011 report] had suggested that there were 2.7 million Muslims living in the country, the latest figures show a jump.

The indications are that the figure of 3 million [30 lakh] has been crossed. There are places like Tower Hamlets in East London, which has more than 45.6% Muslims.

Also, Newham has 40.8% Muslims. However, the Muslim community remains a religious minority in the country.

But the presence is going up significantly in England and Wales.Apart from London, there are other cities and towns that have substantial number of Muslims.

They include Blackburn in Lancashire where 29.1% population comprises Muslims. The rise would continue as Muslim population is young.

Also, immigration and asylum seekers would slightly add to the existing number. However, there is no cause for alarm, as Muslim population growth is not astonishing, and would go steady within a few years, to stabilise at around 7%, feel demographers.

Islam in EUROPE:

The largest population of Muslims is in France, which is estimated at 5-7 million.
Germany accounts for the second highest concentration of Muslims at around 5-6 million.
United Kingdom (UK) has now nearly 3.1 million Muslims

Muslim majority countries in Europe:

There are three Muslim majority countries in Europe. They include Bosnia Herzegovina, Albania and Kosova. For a list of countries with Muslim population and percentage in EUROPE, CLICK HERE