Jain Population in India
India is home to 45 lakhs Jainism Jainism is an ancient religion that originated in India and is based on the teachings of Mahavira. It emphasizes non-violence and the spiritual development of the individual. The Jain population in India is estimated to be around 4.5 million, or 0.4% of the total population. While Jains Population is just 0.4% of Indian Population, its impact on Indian Economy remains high. It's believed that Jains are most educated and wealthy community in India and therefore it maintains its impact on politics and business of India. Most of Jains belongs to business Community and live in states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka and Delhi NCR.
| State | Total Population | Jain Population | Jain % | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 112,374,333 | 1,400,349 | 1.25 % | Minority |
| Delhi | 16,787,941 | 166,231 | 0.99 % | Minority |
| Gujarat | 60,439,692 | 579,654 | 0.96 % | Minority |
| Rajasthan | 68,548,437 | 622,023 | 0.91 % | Minority |
| Madhya Pradesh | 72,626,809 | 567,028 | 0.78 % | Minority |
| Karnataka | 61,095,297 | 440,280 | 0.72 % | Minority |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 343,709 | 1,186 | 0.35 % | Negligible |
| Chhattisgarh | 25,545,198 | 61,510 | 0.24 % | Negligible |
| Haryana | 25,351,462 | 52,613 | 0.21 % | Negligible |
| Chandigarh | 1,055,450 | 1,960 | 0.19 % | Negligible |
| Punjab | 27,743,338 | 45,040 | 0.16 % | Negligible |
| Nagaland | 1,978,502 | 2,655 | 0.13 % | Negligible |
| Tamil Nadu | 72,147,030 | 89,265 | 0.12 % | Negligible |
| Daman and Diu | 243,247 | 287 | 0.12 % | Negligible |
| Uttar Pradesh | 199,812,341 | 213,267 | 0.11 % | Negligible |
| Puducherry | 1,247,953 | 1,400 | 0.11 % | Negligible |
| Uttarakhand | 10,086,292 | 9,183 | 0.09 % | Negligible |
| Assam | 31,205,576 | 25,949 | 0.08 % | Negligible |
| Goa | 1,458,545 | 1,109 | 0.08 % | Negligible |
| West Bengal | 91,276,115 | 60,141 | 0.07 % | Negligible |
| Andhra Pradesh | 84,580,777 | 53,849 | 0.06 % | Negligible |
| Manipur | 2,855,794 | 1,692 | 0.06 % | Negligible |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1,383,727 | 771 | 0.06 % | Negligible |
| Jharkhand | 32,988,134 | 14,974 | 0.05 % | Negligible |
| Sikkim | 610,577 | 314 | 0.05 % | Negligible |
| Himachal Pradesh | 6,864,602 | 1,805 | 0.03 % | Negligible |
| Mizoram | 1,097,206 | 376 | 0.03 % | Negligible |
| Bihar | 104,099,452 | 18,914 | 0.02 % | Negligible |
| Orissa | 41,974,218 | 9,420 | 0.02 % | Negligible |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 12,541,302 | 2,490 | 0.02 % | Negligible |
| Tripura | 3,673,917 | 860 | 0.02 % | Negligible |
| Meghalaya | 2,966,889 | 627 | 0.02 % | Negligible |
| Lakshadweep | 64,473 | 11 | 0.02 % | Negligible |
| Kerala | 33,406,061 | 4,489 | 0.01 % | Negligible |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 380,581 | 31 | 0.01 % | Negligible |