Religion in Odisha
Odisha is the tenth most populous state of India and has a diverse population of many religions and communities. At the census 2011, out of the 4.19 Crore population, around 3.93 crores (93.63%) have returned themselves as followers of the Hindu religion, 91 lakhs (2.17%) as Muslims or followers of Islam, and 1.16 Crores (2.77%) as Christians In addition 0.18% Stated as No religion and 1.24% are other religions.
Religion in Odisha by population (2024 Estimates)
| # | Religion | Estimated Pop. 2024 | Percentage% (2011) |
| 1 | Hindu | 43,328,219 | 93.63% |
| 2 | Christian | 1,281,845 | 2.77% |
| 3 | Muslim | 1,004,189 | 2.17% |
| 4 | Sikh | 23,138 | 0.05% |
| 5 | Buddhist | 13,883 | 0.03% |
| 6 | Jain | 9,255 | 0.02% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 527,546 | 1.14% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 83,297 | 0.18% |
Source: Census 2011 and Census estimates
Religion in Odisha – Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage% |
| 1 | Hindu | 32,954,796 | 94.24% |
| 2 | Christian | 975,101 | 2.79% |
| 3 | Muslim | 501,056 | 1.43% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 11,726 | 0.03% |
| 5 | Sikh | 5,102 | 0.01% |
| 6 | Jain | 3,154 | 0.01% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 461,854 | 1.32% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 57,773 | 0.17% |
| Total | 34,970,562 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Odisha – Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Population | Percentage% |
| 1 | Hindu | 6,345,545 | 90.60% |
| 2 | Muslim | 410,614 | 5.86% |
| 3 | Christian | 186,607 | 2.66% |
| 4 | Sikh | 16,889 | 0.24% |
| 5 | Buddhist | 2,126 | 0.03% |
| 6 | Jain | 6,266 | 0.09% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 16,463 | 0.24% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 19,146 | 0.27% |
| Total | 7,003,656 |