Andhra Pradesh, a land of ancient dynasties and linguistic pride, is more than just a southern cultural stronghold—it’s a diverse state where Hinduism coexists with Islam, Christianity, and smaller religious groups. Among these, the Muslim community, though not the majority, holds historical and cultural significance rooted in centuries of trade, art, and architecture. In this blog post, we explore the Muslim demographics of Andhra Pradesh based on the 2011 Census, complemented by insights from Muslim Census India.
Total Population (2011)
60,000,000
Muslim Population (Census)
Muslim Proportion Growth
National Muslim Share (2011)
Absolute Muslim Pop (Alt)
10,000,000
Religious Composition
Urban/Rural Split
Languages
Telugu is. mostly popular, Urdu is 20%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2011) | 49,386,799 |
| Muslim Population | 3,620,846 (7.3 %) Source: Census 2011 India, Wikipedia |
| Muslim Proportion (2011) | ↑ from 6.93 % in 2001 to 7.30 % in 2011 Source: Census 2011, Wikipedia |
| National Muslim Share | 14.2 % in 2011 Source: Census 2011 India |
| Absolute Muslim Population (alternate estimate) | 8.08 million (9.56%) Source: Muslim Census India |
| Telugu Speakers (%) | Telugu is the primary language, while Urdu is widely spoken among Muslim communities |
| Urban/Rural Split | 33% urban, 67% rural Source: Census 201 |
Muslim Population of Tamil Nadu by its Districts dataset Census 2011
