Sikh Religion Population, Sikh In India
Sikhs make up approximately 1.72% of the population.Sikhs constitute a vital part of India's religious diversity, with the majority of the Sikh population residing in Punjab, where they form a significant majority (57.69%). The next highest concentration is seen in Chandigarh, a Union Territory adjacent to Punjab, where Sikhs make up a minority (13.11%).
In other states and territories like Haryana, Delhi, and Uttarakhand, the Sikh population, though present, is negligible, constituting less than 5% of the total population. Even in populous states like Uttar Pradesh, the Sikh community is a small fraction, accounting for only 0.32%.
In the majority of Indian states and union territories, including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, the Sikh population is less than 0.5%.
Sikh Religion State wise Population
| Rank | State | Sikh Population | Sikh % | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PUNJAB | 1,60,04,754 | 57.69 % | Majority |
| 2 | CHANDIGARH | 1,38,329 | 13.11 % | Minority |
| 3 | HARYANA | 12,43,752 | 4.91 % | Negligible |
| 4 | NCT OF DELHI | 5,70,581 | 3.4 % | Negligible |
| 5 | UTTARAKHAND | 2,36,340 | 2.34 % | Negligible |
| 6 | JAMMU & KASHMIR | 2,34,848 | 1.87 % | Negligible |
| 7 | RAJASTHAN | 8,72,930 | 1.27 % | Negligible |
| 8 | HIMACHAL PRADESH | 79,896 | 1.16 % | Negligible |
| 9 | ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS | 1,286 | 0.34 % | Negligible |
| 10 | UTTAR PRADESH | 6,43,500 | 0.32 % | Negligible |
| 11 | SIKKIM | 1,868 | 0.31 % | Negligible |
| 12 | CHHATTISGARH | 70,036 | 0.27 % | Negligible |
| 13 | ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 3,287 | 0.24 % | Negligible |
| 14 | JHARKHAND | 71,422 | 0.22 % | Negligible |
| 15 | MADHYA PRADESH | 1,51,412 | 0.21 % | Negligible |
| 16 | MAHARASHTRA | 2,23,247 | 0.2 % | Negligible |
| 17 | MEGHALAYA | 3,045 | 0.1 % | Negligible |
| 18 | GOA | 1,473 | 0.1 % | Negligible |
| 19 | GUJARAT | 58,246 | 0.1 % | Negligible |
| 20 | NAGALAND | 1,890 | 0.1 % | Negligible |
| 21 | DAMAN & DIU | 172 | 0.07 % | Negligible |
| 22 | WEST BENGAL | 63,523 | 0.07 % | Negligible |
| 23 | Assam | 20,672 | 0.07 % | Negligible |
| 24 | DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI | 217 | 0.06 % | Negligible |
| 25 | MANIPUR | 1,527 | 0.05 % | Negligible |
| 26 | ODISHA | 21,991 | 0.05 % | Negligible |
| 27 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 40,244 | 0.05 % | Negligible |
| 28 | KARNATAKA | 28,773 | 0.05 % | Negligible |
| 29 | TRIPURA | 1,070 | 0.03 % | Negligible |
| 30 | MIZORAM | 286 | 0.03 % | Negligible |
| 31 | PUDUCHERRY | 297 | 0.02 % | Negligible |
| 32 | BIHAR | 23,779 | 0.02 % | Negligible |
| 33 | TAMIL NADU | 14,601 | 0.02 % | Negligible |
| 34 | LAKSHADWEEP | 8 | 0.01 % | Negligible |
| 35 | KERALA | 3,814 | 0.01 % | Negligible |