Q. Out of total 91.3 million people of West Bengal, how many (approx.) people follow Buddhism?
Answer:
About 3 lakhs
Notes: Buddhism is the fourth largest of West Bengal with about 0.31% people responded that they were Buddhists during the 2011 Census of India. Out of total 91.3 million people in the state, the Buddhist population is approximately 2.82 lakhs. Also out of 23 districts in West Bengal, Buddhists have a higher concentration in Darjeeling.