Murguma Population

As per the 2011 Census, Murguma Village has a population of 2.75 k (2,749) with 1.39 k (1,390) males and 1.36 k (1,359) females.The sex ratio in Murguma is 978, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Murguma Village is 472 (472) which is 17.17% of Murguma Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Murguma Village is 1018 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Murguma village is listed as part of the Jhalda - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.75 k

Toatl Population

1.39 k

Male Population

1.36 k

Female Population

Murguma Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Murguma Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.99 k (2,993), indicating a 8.86% increased from Murguma's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.50 k, and the estimated female population is 1.49 k.

Murguma Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Murguma Village estimated population is projected to be 3.01 k (3,007), projecting a 9.38% increased from Murguma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.51 k, and the estimated female population is 1.50 k.

Murguma Literacy Rate

Murguma Village has a literacy rate of 49.89% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Murguma Village is 61.68 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Murguma Village is 37.73 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Murguma

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 49.89 61.68 37.73
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 49.89 61.68 37.73

Murguma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Murguma Village is 103 (103) with 55 (55) males and 48 (48) females, which is 3.75% of Murguma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 873 females for every 1000 males.

Murguma Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Murguma Village is 374 (374) with 184 (184) males and 190 (190) females, which is 13.6% of Murguma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1033 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Murguma

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 978
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 978

Murguma Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Murguma Village are 554 (554).

Murguma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Murguma Village, there are about 871 (871) workers, making up nearly 31.68% of the Murguma Village total population. Out of these, around 670 (670) are male workers, and about 201 (201) are female workers.

Murguma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.99 k (2,993) 8.86%
2025 3.01 k (3,007) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 3.02 k (3,019) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 3.03 k (3,029) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 3.04 k (3,039) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 3.05 k (3,049) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 3.06 k (3,059) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 3.07 k (3,065) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 3.07 k (3,070) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 3.07 k (3,074) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 3.08 k (3,079) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 3.08 k (3,084) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 3.09 k (3,088) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Murguma Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.09 k (3,088), with a male population of 1.54 k (1,541) and a female population of 1.55 k (1,549). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Murguma Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Murguma Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Jaharhatu 774
2 Supurdi 173
3 Chatambari 1,372
4 Shoshodi 0
5 Brindabanpur 206
6 Narayanpur Alias Lakhipur 497
7 Baradi 0
8 Gobindapur 0
9 Gajraidi 0
10 Mamudi 714

Murguma Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Murguma is 2.75 k (2,749).

The estimated population of Murguma in 2024 is approximately 2.99 k (2,993).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Murguma is 103 (3.75%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 374 (13.6%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Murguma is 49.89%, with male literacy at 61.68% and female literacy at 37.73%.

The sex ratio in Murguma is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Murguma population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.