Murshidabad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Murshidabad District has a population of 71.04 Lac (71,03,807) with 36.28 Lac (36,27,564) males and 34.76 Lac (34,76,243) females.The sex ratio in Murshidabad is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murshidabad District is 10.13 Lac (10,13,392) which is 14.27% of Murshidabad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murshidabad District is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Murshidabad District is listed as part of WEST BENGAL State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Murshidabad Population Census 2011
- Murshidabad 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
Murshidabad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Murshidabad District current estimated population is projected to be 77.33 Lac (77,32,942), indicating a 8.86% increased from Murshidabad 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 39.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 38.09 Lac.
Murshidabad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Murshidabad District estimated population is projected to be 77.70 Lac (77,70,041), projecting a 9.38% increased from Murshidabad 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 39.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 38.29 Lac.
Murshidabad Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Murshidabad District, with a total Muslim population of 47.08 Lac (47,07,573), accounting for 66.27% of the Murshidabad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 23.97 Lac (23,97,249), and the Muslim female population is around 23.10 Lac (23,10,324).
Murshidabad Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Murshidabad District, with a total Hindu population of 23.59 Lac (23,59,061), accounting for 33.21% of the Murshidabad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.11 Lac (12,11,033), and the Hindu female population is around 11.48 Lac (11,48,028).
Murshidabad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 47,07,573 | 66.27% |
| Hindu | 23,59,061 | 33.21% |
| Christian | 18,102 | 0.25% |
| Religion not stated | 7,491 | 0.11% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7,429 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 3,037 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 766 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 348 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMurshidabad Urban Population
The Urban population of Murshidabad District is 14.01 Lac (14,00,692), with 7.10 Lac (7,09,742) being males and 6.91 Lac (6,90,950) being females, making up 19.72% of the Murshidabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Murshidabad Rural Population
The Rural population of Murshidabad District is 57.03 Lac (57,03,115), with 29.18 Lac (29,17,822) being males and 27.85 Lac (27,85,293) being females, making up 80.28% of the Murshidabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Murshidabad Literacy Rate
Murshidabad District has a literacy rate of 66.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murshidabad District is 69.95 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murshidabad District is 63.09 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Murshidabad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.85%, while in the rural regions of Murshidabad District, it is around 65.3%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Murshidabad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.59 | 69.95 | 63.09 |
| Urban Area | 71.85 | 76.23 | 67.34 |
| Rural Area | 65.3 | 68.42 | 62.03 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Murshidabad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 63.22 | 65.65 | 60.7 |
| Hindu | 72.97 | 77.95 | 67.7 |
| Christian | 67.6 | 75.27 | 59.23 |
| Religion not stated | 70.81 | 75.34 | 66.2 |
Murshidabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murshidabad District is 8.98 Lac (8,97,534) with 4.60 Lac (4,60,143) males and 4.37 Lac (4,37,391) females, which is 12.63% of Murshidabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Murshidabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murshidabad District is 91.04 k (91,035) with 46.16 k (46,163) males and 44.87 k (44,872) females, which is 1.28% of Murshidabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murshidabad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 959 |
| Urban Area | 974 |
| Rural Area | 955 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Murshidabad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 964 |
| Hindu | 948 |
| Christian | 910 |
| Religion not stated | 947 |
Murshidabad Area & Households
The Total Area of Murshidabad District is 5,324 Square KM, with a population density of 1,334 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Murshidabad District are 72 and the Total Number of Villages in Murshidabad District are 2,166.The Total Number of households in Murshidabad District are 15.71 Lac(15,70,759).
Murshidabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Murshidabad District, there are about 25.90 Lac (25,89,907) workers, making up nearly 36.46% of the Murshidabad District total population. Out of these, around 19.86 Lac (19,85,667) are male workers, and about 6.04 Lac (6,04,240) are female workers.
Murshidabad - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Murshidabad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 13,23,479, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 71,03,807 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 33.46% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 17.23%.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.
Murshidabad District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 13,23,479 to 71,03,807.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 33.46%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 13.23 Lac | --- | --- | 6.49 Lac | 6.75 Lac |
| 1911 | 13.46 Lac | 22.59 k | 1.706865013 | 6.66 Lac | 6.80 Lac |
| 1921 | 12.25 Lac | -1.21 Lac | -8.987206451 | 6.11 Lac | 6.14 Lac |
| 1931 | 13.72 Lac | 1.47 Lac | 11.95899094 | 6.84 Lac | 6.88 Lac |
| 1941 | 16.42 Lac | 2.70 Lac | 19.68541941 | 8.25 Lac | 8.17 Lac |
| 1951 | 17.17 Lac | 75.62 k | 4.606392505 | 8.70 Lac | 8.47 Lac |
| 1961 | 22.92 Lac | 5.75 Lac | 33.46286372 | 11.61 Lac | 11.31 Lac |
| 1971 | 29.47 Lac | 6.55 Lac | 28.56627992 | 15.07 Lac | 14.40 Lac |
| 1981 | 36.98 Lac | 7.51 Lac | 25.48694869 | 18.87 Lac | 18.10 Lac |
| 1991 | 47.40 Lac | 10.43 Lac | 28.19695301 | 24.39 Lac | 23.01 Lac |
| 2001 | 58.67 Lac | 11.26 Lac | 23.76338803 | 30.05 Lac | 28.62 Lac |
| 2011 | 71.04 Lac | 12.37 Lac | 21.08963519 | 36.28 Lac | 34.76 Lac |
Murshidabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77.33 Lac (77,32,942) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 77.70 Lac (77,70,041) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 78.00 Lac (78,00,402) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 78.26 Lac (78,25,883) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 78.51 Lac (78,51,365) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 78.77 Lac (78,76,846) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 79.02 Lac (79,02,327) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 79.20 Lac (79,19,831) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 79.32 Lac (79,31,681) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 79.44 Lac (79,43,531) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 79.55 Lac (79,55,381) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 79.67 Lac (79,67,231) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 79.79 Lac (79,79,004) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Murshidabad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 79.79 Lac (79,79,004), with a male population of 40.20 Lac (40,19,604) and a female population of 39.60 Lac (39,59,939). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Murshidabad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.