Religion in Telangana
Telangana is the twelfth most populous state in India and has a diverse population comprising many religions and communities. According to the 2011 census, out of the total population of 3.52 crore, approximately 3 crore (85.10%) identified themselves as followers of the Hindu religion, 44.64 lakh (12.69%) as Muslims or followers of Islam, and 4.47 lakh (1.27%) as Christians. Additionally, 0.68% stated no religion, and 0.28% identified with other religions.
Religion in Telangana by Percentage
| # | Religion | Estimated Pop. 2024 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 32,414,590 | 85.10% |
| 2 | Muslim | 4,833,621 | 12.69% |
| 3 | Christian | 483,743 | 1.27% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 34,281 | 0.09% |
| 5 | Sikh | 34,281 | 0.09% |
| 6 | Jain | 30,472 | 0.08% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 7,618 | 0.02% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 259,012 | 0.68% |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Telangana – Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 20,193,247 | 93.55% |
| 2 | Muslim | 1,133,259 | 5.25% |
| 3 | Christian | 138,510 | 0.64% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 21,599 | 0.10% |
| 5 | Sikh | 4,476 | 0.02% |
| 6 | Jain | 2,141 | 0.01% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 1,558 | 0.01% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 90,523 | 0.42% |
| Total | 21,585,313 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Telangana – Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop. 2011 | Percentage % |
| 1 | Hindu | 9,755,204 | 71.68% |
| 2 | Muslim | 3,331,440 | 24.48% |
| 3 | Christian | 308,614 | 2.27% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 10,954 | 0.08% |
| 5 | Sikh | 25,864 | 0.19% |
| 6 | Jain | 24,549 | 0.18% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 3,864 | 0.03% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 148,176 | 1.09% |
| Total | 13,608,665 |