Muzaffarnagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Muzaffarnagar District has a population of 41.44 Lac (41,43,512) with 21.93 Lac (21,93,434) males and 19.50 Lac (19,50,078) females.The sex ratio in Muzaffarnagar is 890, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Muzaffarnagar District is 6.46 Lac (6,46,062) which is 15.59% of Muzaffarnagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Muzaffarnagar District is 863 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Muzaffarnagar District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Muzaffarnagar Population Census 2011
- Muzaffarnagar Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Muzaffarnagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Muzaffarnagar District current estimated population is projected to be 49.19 Lac (49,19,192), indicating a 18.72% increased from Muzaffarnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 25.92 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.27 Lac.
Muzaffarnagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Muzaffarnagar District estimated population is projected to be 49.68 Lac (49,68,308), projecting a 19.91% increased from Muzaffarnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 26.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.51 Lac.
Muzaffarnagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Muzaffarnagar District, with a total Hindu population of 23.83 Lac (23,82,914), accounting for 57.51% of the Muzaffarnagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.75 Lac (12,75,138), and the Hindu female population is around 11.08 Lac (11,07,776).
Muzaffarnagar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Muzaffarnagar District, with a total Muslim population of 17.11 Lac (17,11,453), accounting for 41.3% of the Muzaffarnagar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.92 Lac (8,92,227), and the Muslim female population is around 8.19 Lac (8,19,226).
Muzaffarnagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 23,82,914 | 57.51% |
| Muslim | 17,11,453 | 41.3% |
| Sikh | 18,601 | 0.45% |
| Jain | 16,345 | 0.39% |
| Christian | 6,495 | 0.16% |
| Religion not stated | 6,128 | 0.15% |
| Buddhist | 1,516 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 60 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMuzaffarnagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Muzaffarnagar District is 11.91 Lac (11,91,312), with 6.28 Lac (6,28,430) being males and 5.63 Lac (5,62,882) being females, making up 28.75% of the Muzaffarnagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Muzaffarnagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Muzaffarnagar District is 29.52 Lac (29,52,200), with 15.65 Lac (15,65,004) being males and 13.87 Lac (13,87,196) being females, making up 71.25% of the Muzaffarnagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 887 females for every 1000 males.
Muzaffarnagar Literacy Rate
Muzaffarnagar District has a literacy rate of 69.12% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Muzaffarnagar District is 78.44 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Muzaffarnagar District is 58.69 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Muzaffarnagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.01%, while in the rural regions of Muzaffarnagar District, it is around 68.34%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Muzaffarnagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.12 | 78.44 | 58.69 |
| Urban Area | 71.01 | 77.78 | 63.5 |
| Rural Area | 68.34 | 78.71 | 56.7 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Muzaffarnagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.75 | 86.03 | 66.17 |
| Muslim | 57.34 | 66.62 | 47.25 |
| Sikh | 76.09 | 80.99 | 70.52 |
| Jain | 96.64 | 97.67 | 95.52 |
Muzaffarnagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Muzaffarnagar District is 5.61 Lac (5,61,250) with 2.99 Lac (2,98,587) males and 2.63 Lac (2,62,663) females, which is 13.55% of Muzaffarnagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 880 females for every 1000 males.
Muzaffarnagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Muzaffarnagar District is 317 (317) with 176 (176) males and 141 (141) females, which is 0.01% of Muzaffarnagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 802 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Muzaffarnagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 890 |
| Urban Area | 896 |
| Rural Area | 887 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Muzaffarnagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 869 |
| Muslim | 919 |
| Sikh | 874 |
| Jain | 909 |
Muzaffarnagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Muzaffarnagar District is 4,008 Square KM, with a population density of 1,034 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Muzaffarnagar District are 27 and the Total Number of Villages in Muzaffarnagar District are 1,019.The Total Number of households in Muzaffarnagar District are 6.77 Lac(6,76,642).
Muzaffarnagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Muzaffarnagar District, there are about 12.92 Lac (12,91,644) workers, making up nearly 31.17% of the Muzaffarnagar District total population. Out of these, around 10.82 Lac (10,81,569) are male workers, and about 2.10 Lac (2,10,075) are female workers.
Muzaffarnagar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Muzaffarnagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 8,67,177, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 41,43,512 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 26.42% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 15.81%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Muzaffarnagar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 8,67,177 to 41,43,512.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 26.42%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 8.67 Lac | - | - | 4.64 Lac | 4.03 Lac |
| 1911 | 7.99 Lac | -67.85 k | -7.823777614 | 4.40 Lac | 3.59 Lac |
| 1921 | 7.86 Lac | -13.14 k | -1.644375109 | 4.30 Lac | 3.56 Lac |
| 1931 | 8.86 Lac | 99.69 k | 12.68018932 | 4.85 Lac | 4.01 Lac |
| 1941 | 10.46 Lac | 1.61 Lac | 18.11820377 | 5.73 Lac | 4.73 Lac |
| 1951 | 12.10 Lac | 1.63 Lac | 15.6146608 | 6.63 Lac | 5.47 Lac |
| 1961 | 14.30 Lac | 2.20 Lac | 18.20096531 | 7.77 Lac | 6.53 Lac |
| 1971 | 17.82 Lac | 3.52 Lac | 24.58934195 | 9.73 Lac | 8.09 Lac |
| 1981 | 22.48 Lac | 4.67 Lac | 26.20731385 | 12.20 Lac | 10.29 Lac |
| 1991 | 28.43 Lac | 5.94 Lac | 26.42047994 | 15.29 Lac | 13.14 Lac |
| 2001 | 35.43 Lac | 7.01 Lac | 24.65464902 | 18.94 Lac | 16.50 Lac |
| 2011 | 41.44 Lac | 6.00 Lac | 16.93730418 | 21.93 Lac | 19.50 Lac |
Muzaffarnagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.19 Lac (49,19,192) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 49.68 Lac (49,68,308) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 50.11 Lac (50,10,583) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 50.48 Lac (50,47,990) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 50.85 Lac (50,85,396) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 51.23 Lac (51,22,803) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 51.60 Lac (51,60,210) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 51.93 Lac (51,92,625) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 52.21 Lac (52,21,486) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 52.50 Lac (52,50,368) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 52.79 Lac (52,79,229) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 53.08 Lac (53,08,111) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 53.37 Lac (53,36,972) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Muzaffarnagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 53.37 Lac (53,36,972), with a male population of 27.98 Lac (27,97,704) and a female population of 25.39 Lac (25,38,552). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Muzaffarnagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.