Murarai - I Population

As per the 2011 Census, Murarai - I Tehsil has a population of 1.91 Lac (1,90,802) with 97.51 k (97,510) males and 93.29 k (93,292) females.The sex ratio in Murarai - I is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murarai - I Tehsil is 30.51 k (30,514) which is 15.99% of Murarai - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murarai - I Tehsil is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Murarai - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Birbhum District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

Murarai - I Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Murarai - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.08 Lac (2,07,701), indicating a 8.86% increased from Murarai - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.

Murarai - I Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Murarai - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.09 Lac (2,08,697), projecting a 9.38% increased from Murarai - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.

Murarai - I Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Murarai - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.12 Lac (1,12,429), accounting for 58.92% of the Murarai - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 57.29 k (57,294), and the Muslim female population is around 55.14 k (55,135).

Murarai - I Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Murarai - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 77.43 k (77,428), accounting for 40.58% of the Murarai - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 39.74 k (39,735), and the Hindu female population is around 37.69 k (37,693).

Murarai - I Religion Wise Population

Murarai - I Urban Population

The Urban population of Murarai - I Tehsil is 22.86 k (22,861), with 11.67 k (11,669) being males and 11.19 k (11,192) being females, making up 11.98% of the Murarai - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Murarai - I Rural Population

The Rural population of Murarai - I Tehsil is 1.68 Lac (1,67,941), with 85.84 k (85,841) being males and 82.10 k (82,100) being females, making up 88.02% of the Murarai - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Murarai - I Literacy Rate

Murarai - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 55.67% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murarai - I Tehsil is 60.47 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murarai - I Tehsil is 50.65 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Murarai - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 57.5%, while in the rural regions of Murarai - I Tehsil, it is around 55.43%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Murarai - I

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	55.67	60.47	50.65
Urban Area	57.5	61.5	53.35
Rural Area	55.43	60.32	50.28

Literacy Rate by Religion in Murarai - I

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	57	60.93	52.9
Hindu	53.71	59.7	47.36
Christian	55.94	63	49.02
Religion not stated	61.17	73.08	49.02

Murarai - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murarai - I Tehsil is 46.93 k (46,932) with 24.20 k (24,204) males and 22.73 k (22,728) females, which is 24.6% of Murarai - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Murarai - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murarai - I Tehsil is 8.71 k (8,708) with 4.33 k (4,333) males and 4.38 k (4,375) females, which is 4.56% of Murarai - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murarai - I

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	957
Urban Area	960
Rural Area	957

Sex Ratio by Religion in Murarai - I

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	963
Hindu	949
Christian	1030
Religion not stated	958

Murarai - I Area & Households

The Total Area of Murarai - I Tehsil is 172.22 Square KM, with a population density of 1,108 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Murarai - I Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Murarai - I Tehsil are 80.The Total Number of households in Murarai - I Tehsil are 41.60 k(41,601).

Murarai - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Murarai - I Tehsil, there are about 66.02 k (66,023) workers, making up nearly 34.6% of the Murarai - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.96 k (51,961) are male workers, and about 14.06 k (14,062) are female workers.

Murarai - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Murarai - I Census Frequently Asked Questions