Hindumajority

Hindumajority is a demographic term used to describe a polity, region, or community in which Hindus constitute a majority of the population, typically more than half. The term is used in political science, sociology, and demographic analysis to describe the religious composition of an area and to discuss its potential social, cultural, and political implications.

In South Asia, India is commonly described as Hindu-majority, with Hindu practitioners making up the largest religious group in most demographic polls; the 2011 census estimated about 80% Hindu in India. Nepal has historically been Hindu-majority; the 2011 census reported roughly 81% Hindu. By contrast, many neighboring states and countries—such as Bangladesh and Pakistan—have Muslim majorities, while Sri Lanka is predominantly Buddhist with Hindu and Muslim minorities. Within large countries, districts or states can also be Hindu-majority while containing diverse minority communities.

Measurement and debates: The designation depends on self-identified religion in censuses or surveys and can shift over time due to birth rates, migration, and changes in religious identification. Some scholars caution that the label can be used in political discourse to frame policy debates, potentially influencing discussions on secularism, minority rights, or cultural policy, even when governance remains constitutional and pluralistic.

See also: religious demographics; secularism in India; Hindu nationalism.