054. Muslim Population Of India: According To The Census of 2011

About two years ago, in one of my posts, I gave the details of the Muslim population of India, according to the censuses of 1941 and 2001. You may visit my post 036. Muslim Population Of India: According To The Censuses Of 1941 and 2001 for details. 

This is my second post on this subject, and it provides details about the Muslim population of India, according to the census of 2011. I have taken all the information from the official website of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner (http://censusindia.gov.in/). The Census Commission of India has indeed done a great job, and this website contains an impressive collection of data about every aspect of the population of India. Not only this, but they have also provided detailed maps of all districts, sub-districts, and even smaller administrative units of all the states.

Using this treasure of data, I have made two maps: the first showing the Muslim population of India in its 29 states, and the second showing the percentage of Muslim population in each and every district of India.

In the tables given below, you may check the actual number of Muslims in each district along with the percentage. For comparison I have also given the percentage in the previous census in 2001. So you can also note the change in population. (Change indicates rise or fall of share of Muslim population in a particular district).

Names given in blue are of those districts which were divided into two or more districts.

Names in green are of those districts which were created after the census of 2001. 

In the end, I feel it is necessary to clarify that the purpose of this post is simply to inform myself and my readers about some important facts and figures regarding the demographics of India. It is not a political statement, nor is there any propaganda or political message intended. This post is written purely from the perspective of a student of history, and nothing more.

Your comments and suggestions are most welcome.

Tariq Amir

13.11.2016.
Doha – Qatar.