Murbad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Murbad Tehsil has a population of 1.91 Lac (1,90,652) with 97.23 k (97,228) males and 93.42 k (93,424) females.The sex ratio in Murbad is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murbad Tehsil is 22.94 k (22,938) which is 12.03% of Murbad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murbad Tehsil is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Murbad Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thane District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.

Murbad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Murbad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.16 Lac (2,15,619), indicating a 13.1% increased from Murbad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.05 Lac.

Murbad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Murbad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.17 Lac (2,17,261), projecting a 13.96% increased from Murbad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.

Murbad Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Murbad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.76 Lac (1,75,957), accounting for 92.29% of the Murbad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 89.67 k (89,673), and the Hindu female population is around 86.28 k (86,284).

Murbad Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Murbad Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 9.37 k (9,366), accounting for 4.91% of the Murbad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 4.72 k (4,719), and the Buddhist female population is around 4.65 k (4,647).

Murbad Religion Wise Population

Murbad Urban Population

The Urban population of Murbad Tehsil is 18.73 k (18,725), with 9.99 k (9,987) being males and 8.74 k (8,738) being females, making up 9.82% of the Murbad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 875 females for every 1000 males.

Murbad Rural Population

The Rural population of Murbad Tehsil is 1.72 Lac (1,71,927), with 87.24 k (87,241) being males and 84.69 k (84,686) being females, making up 90.18% of the Murbad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Murbad Literacy Rate

Murbad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.17% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murbad Tehsil is 86.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murbad Tehsil is 65.81 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Murbad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.47%, while in the rural regions of Murbad Tehsil, it is around 74.72%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Murbad

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	76.17	86.15	65.81
Urban Area	89.47	93.95	84.35
Rural Area	74.72	85.26	63.9

Literacy Rate by Religion in Murbad

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	75.83	85.85	65.43
Buddhist	78.34	89.64	66.99
Muslim	82.75	89.01	76.17
Religion not stated	82.09	90.62	62.58

Murbad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murbad Tehsil is 11.00 k (10,997) with 5.56 k (5,556) males and 5.44 k (5,441) females, which is 5.77% of Murbad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Murbad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murbad Tehsil is 47.34 k (47,343) with 23.66 k (23,662) males and 23.68 k (23,681) females, which is 24.83% of Murbad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1001 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murbad

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	961
Urban Area	875
Rural Area	971

Sex Ratio by Religion in Murbad

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	963
Buddhist	985
Muslim	953
Religion not stated	449

Murbad Area & Households

The Total Area of Murbad Tehsil is 921.7 Square KM, with a population density of 207 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Murbad Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Murbad Tehsil are 206.The Total Number of households in Murbad Tehsil are 40.91 k(40,908).

Murbad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Murbad Tehsil, there are about 92.81 k (92,812) workers, making up nearly 48.68% of the Murbad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 56.39 k (56,391) are male workers, and about 36.42 k (36,421) are female workers.

Murbad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Murbad Census Frequently Asked Questions