Murliganj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Murliganj Tehsil has a population of 2.14 Lac (2,14,322) with 1.12 Lac (1,12,182) males and 1.02 Lac (1,02,140) females.The sex ratio in Murliganj is 911, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murliganj Tehsil is 41.36 k (41,356) which is 19.3% of Murliganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murliganj Tehsil is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Murliganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Madhepura District in the state of BIHAR in India.

Murliganj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Murliganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.64 Lac (2,63,974), indicating a 23.17% increased from Murliganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.26 Lac.

Murliganj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Murliganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.68 Lac (2,67,712), projecting a 24.91% increased from Murliganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.28 Lac.

Murliganj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Murliganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.96 Lac (1,96,364), accounting for 91.62% of the Murliganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.03 Lac (1,02,975), and the Hindu female population is around 93.39 k (93,389).

Murliganj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Murliganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 17.57 k (17,572), accounting for 8.2% of the Murliganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.98 k (8,982), and the Muslim female population is around 8.59 k (8,590).

Murliganj Religion Wise Population

Murliganj Urban Population

The Urban population of Murliganj Tehsil is 28.69 k (28,691), with 15.00 k (15,002) being males and 13.69 k (13,689) being females, making up 13.39% of the Murliganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 913 females for every 1000 males.

Murliganj Rural Population

The Rural population of Murliganj Tehsil is 1.86 Lac (1,85,631), with 97.18 k (97,180) being males and 88.45 k (88,451) being females, making up 86.61% of the Murliganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Murliganj Literacy Rate

Murliganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 53.4% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murliganj Tehsil is 62.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murliganj Tehsil is 43.45 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Murliganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 67.77%, while in the rural regions of Murliganj Tehsil, it is around 51.11%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Murliganj

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	53.4	62.45	43.45
Urban Area	67.77	74.55	60.21
Rural Area	51.11	60.51	40.79

Literacy Rate by Religion in Murliganj

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	54.13	63.15	44.17
Muslim	44.72	54.01	35.09
Religion not stated	56.6	57.38	55.56
Christian	62.04	72.22	50.77

Murliganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murliganj Tehsil is 44.73 k (44,726) with 23.03 k (23,025) males and 21.70 k (21,701) females, which is 20.87% of Murliganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Murliganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murliganj Tehsil is 4.72 k (4,720) with 2.40 k (2,401) males and 2.32 k (2,319) females, which is 2.2% of Murliganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murliganj

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	911
Urban Area	913
Rural Area	911

Sex Ratio by Religion in Murliganj

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	907
Muslim	957
Religion not stated	620
Christian	858

Murliganj Area & Households

The Total Area of Murliganj Tehsil is 166.76 Square KM, with a population density of 1,285 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Murliganj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Murliganj Tehsil are 39.The Total Number of households in Murliganj Tehsil are 43.72 k(43,717).

Murliganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Murliganj Tehsil, there are about 75.49 k (75,492) workers, making up nearly 35.22% of the Murliganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.96 k (51,958) are male workers, and about 23.53 k (23,534) are female workers.

Murliganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Murliganj Census Frequently Asked Questions