Jain Undercounting in Past Censuses: What the Data Shows

Every ten years, India counts its citizens. And every ten years, the Jain community ends up undercounted. Understanding why — and what we can do about it — is the first step towards change.

The Pattern | पैटर्न

Historical census records show that while community estimates place the Jain population significantly higher, official census figures consistently fall short. This gap matters.

जनगणना के आँकड़े और समाज के अनुमानों के बीच का अंतर बताता है कि कितने परिवार छूट जाते हैं।

Why Jains Are Undercounted | कम-गिनती के कारण

• Many Jains are counted as Hindu due to cultural overlap
• Families miss the enumerator visit and are not captured
• Lack of awareness about how to correctly report one’s religion
• Migration patterns mean some families fall through the cracks

Census 2027: Our Moment | जनगणना 2027: हमारा अवसर

LEJC’s mission is simple: make sure every Jain family knows about the census and records their religion correctly. Join us as a volunteer or spread the word in your community.