Murhu Population

As per the 2011 Census, Murhu Tehsil has a population of 85.49 k (85,486) with 42.94 k (42,936) males and 42.55 k (42,550) females.The sex ratio in Murhu is 992, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murhu Tehsil is 13.91 k (13,907) which is 16.27% of Murhu Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murhu Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Murhu Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Khunti District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.

Murhu Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Murhu Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.03 Lac (1,03,286), indicating a 20.82% increased from Murhu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 51.69 k, and the estimated female population is 51.60 k.

Murhu Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Murhu Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.05 Lac (1,04,564), projecting a 22.32% increased from Murhu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 52.31 k, and the estimated female population is 52.26 k.

Murhu Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the most popular religion in Murhu Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 42.30 k (42,303), accounting for 49.49% of the Murhu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 21.24 k (21,242), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 21.06 k (21,061).

Murhu Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Murhu Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 26.95 k (26,950), accounting for 31.53% of the Murhu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 13.39 k (13,388), and the Christian female population is around 13.56 k (13,562).

Murhu Religion Wise Population

Murhu Urban Population

The Urban population of Murhu Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Murhu total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Murhu Rural Population

The Rural population of Murhu Tehsil is 85.49 k (85,486), with 42.94 k (42,936) being males and 42.55 k (42,550) being females, making up 100% of the Murhu total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Murhu Literacy Rate

Murhu Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.42% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murhu Tehsil is 73.15 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murhu Tehsil is 53.66 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Murhu Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Murhu Tehsil, it is around 63.42%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Murhu

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	63.42	73.15	53.66
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	63.42	73.15	53.66

Literacy Rate by Religion in Murhu

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Other religions and persuasions	51.13	62.65	39.61
Christian	76.34	83.43	69.37
Hindu	72.58	82.32	62.41
Muslim	82.05	85.65	77.87

Murhu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murhu Tehsil is 3.87 k (3,865) with 1.94 k (1,944) males and 1.92 k (1,921) females, which is 4.52% of Murhu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 989 females for every 1000 males.

Murhu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murhu Tehsil is 67.70 k (67,695) with 33.81 k (33,805) males and 33.89 k (33,890) females, which is 79.19% of Murhu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murhu

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	992
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	992

Sex Ratio by Religion in Murhu

Religion	Sex Ratio
Other religions and persuasions	992
Christian	1013
Hindu	959
Muslim	883

Murhu Area & Households

The Total Area of Murhu Tehsil is 379.86 Square KM, with a population density of 225 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Murhu Tehsil are 141.The Total Number of households in Murhu Tehsil are 16.32 k(16,323).

Murhu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Murhu Tehsil, there are about 44.79 k (44,786) workers, making up nearly 52.39% of the Murhu Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 23.97 k (23,971) are male workers, and about 20.82 k (20,815) are female workers.

Murhu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Murhu Census Frequently Asked Questions