What is the percentage of Christians in Karnataka?
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What is the percentage of Christians in Karnataka?
1.87\%
Karnataka Religion Census 2011
| Religion | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.00\% |
| Muslim | 12.92\% |
| Christian | 1.87\% |
| Sikh | 0.05\% |
Is Christianity growing in Karnataka?
The growth rate of Christian population in the relatively backward districts has been significantly higher than that of the overall growth rate of Christian population in the state.
Which is the fastest growing religion in Karnataka?
Religion
| Religion in Karnataka | |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 84\% |
| Muslim | 12.92\% |
| Christian | 1.87\% |
| Others | 1.2\% |
How many Christians are in Bangalore?
Although Bangalore city has population of 8,443,675; its urban / metropolitan population is 8,520,435 of which 4,433,855 are males and 4,086,580 are females….Bangalore Religion 2011.
| Description | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslims | 1,181,077 | 13.90 \% |
| Christian | 476,834 | 5.61 \% |
| Sikh | 12,412 | 0.15 \% |
| Buddhist | 5,150 | 0.06 \% |
Do Muslims speak Kannada?
The main spoken language of Muslims in Karnataka is a dialect called dakhini which consists of Urdu and few others. Most Muslims in Karnataka also speak Kannada, Telugu and Sindhi. There are a large number of Muslim run educational institutions in Karnataka.
Which caste is higher in Karnataka?
Among major SCs, Banjara have the highest (88.9 per cent) rural population, followed by Holaya (82.0 per cent), Bhambi (80.7 per cent), Madiga (80.3 per cent), Adi Karnataka (76.2 per cent) and Bhovi (74.9 per cent).
Which religion is more in Karnataka?
Hinduism is the largest religion in Karnataka, followed by Buddhism, Christianity, Jainism, Islam and Sikhism. According to the 2011 census, 84.00\% of the state’s population practices Hinduism.