Murshidabad Jiaganj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil has a population of 2.35 Lac (2,34,565) with 1.21 Lac (1,21,187) males and 1.13 Lac (1,13,378) females.The sex ratio in Murshidabad Jiaganj is 936, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil is 28.93 k (28,933) which is 12.33% of Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Murshidabad Jiaganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Murshidabad District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

Murshidabad Jiaganj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.55 Lac (2,55,339), indicating a 8.86% increased from Murshidabad Jiaganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.24 Lac.

Murshidabad Jiaganj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.57 Lac (2,56,564), projecting a 9.38% increased from Murshidabad Jiaganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.

Murshidabad Jiaganj Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.28 Lac (1,27,886), accounting for 54.52% of the Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 65.19 k (65,186), and the Muslim female population is around 62.70 k (62,700).

Murshidabad Jiaganj Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.05 Lac (1,04,636), accounting for 44.61% of the Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 54.67 k (54,674), and the Hindu female population is around 49.96 k (49,962).

Murshidabad Jiaganj Religion Wise Population

Murshidabad Jiaganj Urban Population

The Urban population of Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Murshidabad Jiaganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Murshidabad Jiaganj Rural Population

The Rural population of Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil is 2.35 Lac (2,34,565), with 1.21 Lac (1,21,187) being males and 1.13 Lac (1,13,378) being females, making up 100% of the Murshidabad Jiaganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Murshidabad Jiaganj Literacy Rate

Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.12% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil is 72.82 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil is 65.16 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil, it is around 69.12%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Murshidabad Jiaganj

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	69.12	72.82	65.16
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	69.12	72.82	65.16

Literacy Rate by Religion in Murshidabad Jiaganj

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	66.04	67.88	64.14
Hindu	72.59	78.23	66.39
Christian	82.13	88	69.79
Religion not stated	67.22	70.33	64.04

Murshidabad Jiaganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil is 40.44 k (40,442) with 21.02 k (21,023) males and 19.42 k (19,419) females, which is 17.24% of Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Murshidabad Jiaganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil is 12.33 k (12,326) with 6.40 k (6,398) males and 5.93 k (5,928) females, which is 5.25% of Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murshidabad Jiaganj

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	936
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	936

Sex Ratio by Religion in Murshidabad Jiaganj

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	962
Hindu	914
Christian	488
Religion not stated	904

Murshidabad Jiaganj Area & Households

The Total Area of Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil is 171.66 Square KM, with a population density of 1,366 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil are 132.The Total Number of households in Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil are 54.03 k(54,029).

Murshidabad Jiaganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil, there are about 85.53 k (85,530) workers, making up nearly 36.46% of the Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 70.41 k (70,409) are male workers, and about 15.12 k (15,121) are female workers.

Murshidabad Jiaganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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