Murkwad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Murkwad Village has a population of 2.61 k (2,606) with 1.32 k (1,323) males and 1.28 k (1,283) females.The sex ratio in Murkwad is 970, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murkwad Village is 369 (369) which is 14.16% of Murkwad Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murkwad Village is 1039 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Murkwad village is listed as part of the Haliyal Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Uttara Kannada District in the state of KARNATAKA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.61 k

Toatl Population

1.32 k

Male Population

1.28 k

Female Population

Murkwad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Murkwad Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.90 k (2,899), indicating a 11.23% increased from Murkwad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.47 k, and the estimated female population is 1.43 k.

Murkwad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Murkwad Village estimated population is projected to be 2.92 k (2,917), projecting a 11.92% increased from Murkwad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.48 k, and the estimated female population is 1.44 k.

Murkwad Literacy Rate

Murkwad Village has a literacy rate of 71.97% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murkwad Village is 81.35 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murkwad Village is 62.19 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Murkwad

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.97 81.35 62.19
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 71.97 81.35 62.19

Murkwad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murkwad Village is 281 (281) with 130 (130) males and 151 (151) females, which is 10.78% of Murkwad Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1162 females for every 1000 males.

Murkwad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murkwad Village is 27 (27) with 16 (16) males and 11 (11) females, which is 1.04% of Murkwad Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 688 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murkwad

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 970
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 970

Murkwad Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Murkwad Village are 567 (567).

Murkwad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Murkwad Village, there are about 1.23 k (1,232) workers, making up nearly 47.28% of the Murkwad Village total population. Out of these, around 761 (761) are male workers, and about 471 (471) are female workers.

Murkwad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.90 k (2,899) 11.23%
2025 2.92 k (2,917) 11.92% 0.69 %
2026 2.93 k (2,933) 12.53% 0.61 %
2027 2.95 k (2,947) 13.07% 0.54 %
2028 2.96 k (2,962) 13.62% 0.55 %
2029 2.98 k (2,976) 14.17% 0.55 %
2030 2.99 k (2,990) 14.72% 0.55 %
2031 3.00 k (3,003) 15.2% 0.48 %
2032 3.01 k (3,014) 15.62% 0.42 %
2033 3.03 k (3,025) 16.04% 0.42 %
2034 3.04 k (3,036) 16.47% 0.43 %
2035 3.05 k (3,047) 16.89% 0.42 %
2036 3.06 k (3,058) 17.31% 0.42 %

Projected estimates indicate that Murkwad Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.06 k (3,058), with a male population of 1.55 k (1,553) and a female population of 1.51 k (1,505). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Murkwad Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.

Murkwad Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Ghadiyal 432
2 Shivapur 1,197
3 Guledkop 165
4 Belwatgi 3,267
5 Dongrikop 0
6 Golehalli 582
7 Malwadi 625
8 Mugadkop 273
9 Khurd Kanchanalli 1,290
10 Janaga 1,426

Murkwad Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Murkwad is 2.61 k (2,606).

The estimated population of Murkwad in 2024 is approximately 2.90 k (2,899).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Murkwad is 281 (10.78%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 27 (1.04%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Murkwad is 71.97%, with male literacy at 81.35% and female literacy at 62.19%.

The sex ratio in Murkwad is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Murkwad population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.51% up to 2036.