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Which Indian State Has the Highest Muslim Population?
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India is a diverse country with people from various religions living together.
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Muslims form the second-largest religious community in India after Hindus.
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Key Data
According to the 2011 Census, India's Muslim population was approximately 17.22 crore (14.2% of total population).
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Uttar Pradesh
The state with the highest Muslim population is Uttar Pradesh (3.84 crore Muslims).
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Other states with significant Muslim populations: West Bengal (2.47 crore), Bihar (1.76 crore), and Maharashtra (1.29 crore).
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Lakshadweep (96.2% Muslim) has the highest percentage.
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Jammu & Kashmir (68.3%) and Assam (34.2%) follow.
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While UP has the highest absolute numbers, Muslim population distribution varies significantly across states.
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This demographic diversity reflects India's pluralistic society where all communities coexist.