Lingayat Demographics
| Community | Population |
|---|---|
| Maratha | 52,45,040 |
| Kunbi | 21,16,500 |
| Brahmin | 9,14,757 |
| Mali caste | 7,05,799 |
| Bharwad | 4,09,935 |
| Veershaiva Lingayat | 3,16,225 |
Lingayats today are found predominantly in the state of Karnataka, especially in North and Central Karnataka with a sizeable population native to South Karnataka. They are Karnataka's largest community constituting 21% of the state's population. Significant populations are also found in parts of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh bordering Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Gujarat also has Lingayat population.
The Lingayat diaspora can be found in countries around the world, particularly the United States, Britain and Australia.
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