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

Hyderabad has highest Muslim population percentage among major metro cities in India

The latest  census figures have revealed the Muslim population in the country.

The figures show that Hyderabad has the highest Muslim percentage among METROS in the country.

Though there are many other cities [under the population of 10 lakh] that have higher Muslim composition, Hyderabad has the highest Muslim population among big cities.

The maximum number of Muslims in a city in India, is in Mumbai. Delhi and Mumbai have more Muslims than Hyderabad.

But the overall population of Delhi and Mumbai is too huge. Hence, the percentage of Muslim population in these cities, is less. This gives Hyderabad the unique position. Hyderabad was earlier capital of Andhra Pradesh, but after bifurcation, is it capital of Telangana.

As per the Census report, the Muslim population in Hyderabad is 17.13 lakh out of 39.43 lakh.


Population of Hyderabad:                   39.43 lakh
Muslim population in Hyderabad:      17.13 lakh
Percentage of Muslims in Hyderabad:  45%

There are around 2% Christians and 1% Rest, which account for the remaining population. Hindu population in Hyderabad is around 51%. This figure is for the year 2011, but was released only now (in 2015).

Hence, the figures would be higher by now. But these figures would be known in the next census (2021). Till, then, the official figures are 17.13 lakh Muslims in 39.43 lakh population. [This doesn't include the population in suburbs].

The population of Muslims in Telangana is 12.68%. The Muslims now comprise 8.53% of population in Andhra Pradesh. This must be noted that Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated and Telangana was carved out as a separate state.

Percentage wise, Hyderabad comparatively has more Muslims than other metro cities. But it would not be the case, once next Census report is out. There are multiple reasons for this. Trends indicate cities like Malappuram, entering the list of metros. Besides, when it comes to population, Delhi and Mumbai have a much higher Muslim population now.

Indian cities with highest Muslim population: Population and percentage in major Indian cities, metros and towns

The distribution of Muslim population in India is a unique demographic phenomenon.

Though Muslims form nearly 14% of India's vast population, they are a highly urbanized religious community.

Scattered across the length and breadth of country, Muslims are present in large numbers in North, the Indo-Gangetic belt, Eastern region and parts of South India.

Among big Indian cities, the highest Muslim percentage is in Hyderabad (40%). If State capitals are included then, Sri Nagar (90%), Bhopal (35%) and Lucknow (30%) also have a predominantly Muslim character.

In Kerala, Kozhikode which was earlier known as Calicut also has more than 35% Muslim population. Maharashtra's Aurangabad has over 40% Muslim concentration.

Muslim population in Metro Cities

When we talk of metros, Mumbai has the highest percentage (22%), followed by Kolkata (21%) and Delhi (around 15%). Bangalore (Bengaluru)  has 14% Muslims. Chennai has slightly less Muslim population at around 10%.

If middle-level cities are  included in the list, then the list will go far. Aligarh has 40% Muslim population. Meerut has around 32% Muslims. Kanpur and Allahabad have around 22-25% Muslim presence. Varanasi is also close.

Some of the cities with nearly 30% Muslims include Karnataka's Bidar, Gulbarga, Hubli-Dharwad, Maharashtra's Parbhani, Nanded, Nalanda (Bihar), Bhagalpur and Firozabad. There are many such cities in different states of India.

Muslim majority Cities

In cities with population between 0.5-1 million (5-10 lakh), some cities have a clear Muslim majority. They include Moradabad, Malegaon and Bhiwandi.

In Cities that have a population between 1,00,000 to 5,00,000, the number of such cities is even more. There are dozens of such cities from Rampur to Mau in UP, Burhanpur in MP. There are many cities and towns under 1 lakh population that have a clear Muslim majority population (over 50%).

Muslim Population in India: Percentage in States and Metropolitan Cities

India ranks second in terms of Muslim population in the world. 

Muslims are in majority in Jammu & Kashmir state and Lakshadweep [earlier Laccadives]. 

They comprise around 33% of the population in Assam, just over 25% in West Bengal and more than 24% in Kerala.

For almost a thousand years Muslim kings ruled India but the population of Muslims is most in regions where the Mughals and other Muslims kings had no influence. 

Kerala and Assam are such states. Uttar Pradesh (19%) and Bihar (16%) also have large Muslim population.

In States, highest population of Muslims is in Uttar Pradesh or UP that has 35 million or 3.5 crore Muslims. 

Bihar is second. Maharashtra has more than 10 million Muslims. 6arnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand have strong presence of Muslims. 

In percentage terms Kashmir has 70% Muslims.

Mumbai has 25 lakh or 2.5 million Muslims while Kolkata, Delhi and Hyderabad have more than one million Muslims each. 

In states Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Orissa and Chhattisgarh have relatively less Muslim population but in  cities in all these states also the mosques and madarsas are a common sight. 

UPDATE: The last census was conducted in 2011. Its report on religion wise data was released in 2015. Census was not conducted in 2021. However, it is estimated that Delhi and Mumbai both have around 4.5-5 million Muslims now in the year 2025. 

This is because of the huge growth of these cities. Also, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Malappuram each have more than 3 million Muslims. Sri Nagar, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad follow them. The traditional Islamic centres like Lucknow and Bhopal, along with Kozhikode, come next.