Muzaffarnagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Muzaffarnagar Tehsil has a population of 14.07 Lac (14,06,843) with 7.43 Lac (7,42,817) males and 6.64 Lac (6,64,026) females.The sex ratio in Muzaffarnagar is 894, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Muzaffarnagar Tehsil is 2.11 Lac (2,10,638) which is 14.97% of Muzaffarnagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Muzaffarnagar Tehsil is 860 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Muzaffarnagar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Muzaffarnagar District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.

Muzaffarnagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Muzaffarnagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 16.70 Lac (16,70,209), indicating a 18.72% increased from Muzaffarnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.78 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.92 Lac.

Muzaffarnagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Muzaffarnagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 16.87 Lac (16,86,886), projecting a 19.91% increased from Muzaffarnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.00 Lac.

Muzaffarnagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Muzaffarnagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 8.00 Lac (8,00,113), accounting for 56.87% of the Muzaffarnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.27 Lac (4,27,028), and the Hindu female population is around 3.73 Lac (3,73,085).

Muzaffarnagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Muzaffarnagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.87 Lac (5,87,191), accounting for 41.74% of the Muzaffarnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.06 Lac (3,05,510), and the Muslim female population is around 2.82 Lac (2,81,681).

Muzaffarnagar Religion Wise Population

Muzaffarnagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Muzaffarnagar Tehsil is 5.45 Lac (5,45,237), with 2.87 Lac (2,87,015) being males and 2.58 Lac (2,58,222) being females, making up 38.76% of the Muzaffarnagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.

Muzaffarnagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Muzaffarnagar Tehsil is 8.62 Lac (8,61,606), with 4.56 Lac (4,55,802) being males and 4.06 Lac (4,05,804) being females, making up 61.24% of the Muzaffarnagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Muzaffarnagar Literacy Rate

Muzaffarnagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.58% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Muzaffarnagar Tehsil is 79.92 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Muzaffarnagar Tehsil is 62.32 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Muzaffarnagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.05%, while in the rural regions of Muzaffarnagar Tehsil, it is around 68.68%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Muzaffarnagar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	71.58	79.92	62.32
Urban Area	76.05	81.69	69.83
Rural Area	68.68	78.77	57.42

Literacy Rate by Religion in Muzaffarnagar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	79.03	87.16	69.82
Muslim	60.31	68.87	51.04
Jain	97.28	98.13	96.39
Sikh	81.01	85.36	76.03

Muzaffarnagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Muzaffarnagar Tehsil is 2.13 Lac (2,13,213) with 1.13 Lac (1,13,439) males and 99.77 k (99,774) females, which is 15.16% of Muzaffarnagar Tehsil 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 Tehsil is 146 (146) with 82 (82) males and 64 (64) females, which is 0.01% of Muzaffarnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 781 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Muzaffarnagar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	894
Urban Area	900
Rural Area	891

Sex Ratio by Religion in Muzaffarnagar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	874
Muslim	923
Jain	931
Sikh	862

Muzaffarnagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Muzaffarnagar Tehsil is 1,044.93 Square KM, with a population density of 1,346 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Muzaffarnagar Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Muzaffarnagar Tehsil are 266.The Total Number of households in Muzaffarnagar Tehsil are 2.34 Lac(2,34,160).

Muzaffarnagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Muzaffarnagar Tehsil, there are about 4.22 Lac (4,22,120) workers, making up nearly 30% of the Muzaffarnagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.66 Lac (3,66,133) are male workers, and about 55.99 k (55,987) are female workers.

Muzaffarnagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Muzaffarnagar Census Frequently Asked Questions