Murwara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Murwara Tehsil has a population of 3.70 Lac (3,69,519) with 1.91 Lac (1,90,729) males and 1.79 Lac (1,78,790) females.The sex ratio in Murwara is 938, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murwara Tehsil is 49.51 k (49,510) which is 13.4% of Murwara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murwara Tehsil is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Murwara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Katni District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Murwara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Murwara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.44 Lac (4,44,403), indicating a 20.27% increased from Murwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.16 Lac.
Murwara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Murwara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.50 Lac (4,49,597), projecting a 21.67% increased from Murwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.19 Lac.
Murwara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Murwara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.48 Lac (3,47,736), accounting for 94.11% of the Murwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.80 Lac (1,79,525), and the Hindu female population is around 1.68 Lac (1,68,211).
Murwara Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Murwara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 14.73 k (14,732), accounting for 3.99% of the Murwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.71 k (7,707), and the Muslim female population is around 7.03 k (7,025).
Murwara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,47,736 | 94.11% |
| Muslim | 14,732 | 3.99% |
| Jain | 3,270 | 0.88% |
| Christian | 2,193 | 0.59% |
| Sikh | 880 | 0.24% |
| Religion not stated | 527 | 0.14% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 99 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 82 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMurwara Urban Population
The Urban population of Murwara Tehsil is 2.22 Lac (2,21,883), with 1.15 Lac (1,15,348) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,06,535) being females, making up 60.05% of the Murwara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Murwara Rural Population
The Rural population of Murwara Tehsil is 1.48 Lac (1,47,636), with 75.38 k (75,381) being males and 72.26 k (72,255) being females, making up 39.95% of the Murwara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Murwara Literacy Rate
Murwara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.59% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murwara Tehsil is 86.66 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murwara Tehsil is 72.05 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Murwara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.91%, while in the rural regions of Murwara Tehsil, it is around 69.59%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Murwara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.59 | 86.66 | 72.05 |
| Urban Area | 85.91 | 90.73 | 80.71 |
| Rural Area | 69.59 | 80.12 | 58.58 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Murwara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.08 | 86.37 | 71.31 |
| Muslim | 84.15 | 89.22 | 78.54 |
| Jain | 97.04 | 96.52 | 97.56 |
| Christian | 93.94 | 96.04 | 92.07 |
Murwara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murwara Tehsil is 47.98 k (47,975) with 24.49 k (24,488) males and 23.49 k (23,487) females, which is 12.98% of Murwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Murwara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murwara Tehsil is 55.85 k (55,846) with 28.06 k (28,061) males and 27.79 k (27,785) females, which is 15.11% of Murwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murwara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 938 |
| Urban Area | 924 |
| Rural Area | 959 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Murwara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 937 |
| Muslim | 912 |
| Jain | 987 |
| Christian | 1093 |
Murwara Area & Households
The Total Area of Murwara Tehsil is 604.04 Square KM, with a population density of 612 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Murwara Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Murwara Tehsil are 123.The Total Number of households in Murwara Tehsil are 79.18 k(79,183).
Murwara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Murwara Tehsil, there are about 1.33 Lac (1,33,475) workers, making up nearly 36.12% of the Murwara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 99.10 k (99,097) are male workers, and about 34.38 k (34,378) are female workers.
Murwara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.44 Lac (4,44,403) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.50 Lac (4,49,597) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.54 Lac (4,54,337) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.59 Lac (4,58,756) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.63 Lac (4,63,174) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.68 Lac (4,67,592) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.72 Lac (4,72,005) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.76 Lac (4,76,051) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.80 Lac (4,79,829) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.84 Lac (4,83,602) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.87 Lac (4,87,381) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.91 Lac (4,91,154) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.95 Lac (4,94,933) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Murwara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.95 Lac (4,94,933), with a male population of 2.53 Lac (2,52,523) and a female population of 2.42 Lac (2,42,424). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Murwara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.