Murshidabad District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Murshidabad, a district of West Bengal
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in West Bengal. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Murshidabad District of West Bengal.
In 2011, Murshidabad had population of 7,103,807 of which male and female were 3,627,564 and 3,476,243 respectively. In 2001 census, Murshidabad had a population of 5,866,569 of which males
were 3,005,000 and remaining 2,861,569 were females. Murshidabad District population
constituted 7.78 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Murshidabad District was at 7.32
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 21.09 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Murshidabad District recorded increase
of 23.76 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Murshidabad Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Murshidabad in 2011 were 66.59 compared to 66.59 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 69.95 and 63.09 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 60.71 and 47.63 in Murshidabad District. Total literate in Murshidabad District were 4,055,834 of which male and female were 2,177,187 and 1,878,647 respectively. In 2001, Murshidabad District had 2,620,538 in its district.
Murshidabad Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Murshidabad, it stood at 958 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 952. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 968 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 972 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Murshidabad District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 33.21 % | 2,359,061 |
| Muslims | 66.27 % | 4,707,573 |
| Christian | 0.25 % | 18,102 |
| Sikh | 0.01 % | 766 |
| Buddhist | 0.00 % | 348 |
| Jain | 0.04 % | 3,037 |
| Others | 0.10 % | 7,429 |
| Not Stated | 0.11 % | 7,491 |
Murshidabad Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Murshidabad district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Murshidabad was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Murshidabad 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7,103,807 | 71.04 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 8,370,000 | 83.77 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 8,500,000 | 85.05 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 8,610,000 | 86.15 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 8,700,000 | 87.10 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 8,790,000 | 87.91 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 8,860,000 | 88.61 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 8,920,000 | 89.21 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 8,970,000 | 89.72 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 9,010,000 | 90.16 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 9,050,000 | 90.54 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 9,080,000 | 90.86 Lakhs |
Murshidabad Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71.04 Lakhs | 58.67 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 7,103,807 | 5,866,569 |
| Male | 3,627,564 | 3,005,000 |
| Female | 3,476,243 | 2,861,569 |
| Population Growth | 21.09% | 23.76% |
| Area Sq. Km | 5,324 | 5,324 |
| Density/km2 | 1,334 | 1,102 |
| Proportion to West Bengal Population | 7.78% | 7.32% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 958 | 952 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 968 | 972 |
| Average Literacy | 66.59 | 54.35 |
| Male Literacy | 69.95 | 60.71 |
| Female Literacy | 63.09 | 47.63 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 1,013,392 | 1,044,534 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 14.27% | 17.80% |
Murshidabad Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Murshidabad. There were total 1,013,392 children under age of 0-6 against 1,044,534 of 2001 census. Of total 1,013,392 male and female were 514,876 and 498,516 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 968 compared to 972 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 14.27 percent of Murshidabad District compared to 17.80 percent of 2001. There was net change of -3.53 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Murshidabad Houseless Data
In 2011, total 891 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 3,460. This approx 0.048706278197029% of total population of Murshidabad district.
Murshidabad District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Murshidabad district for 2011 is 1,334 people per sq. km. In 2001, Murshidabad district density was at 1,102 people per sq. km. Murshidabad district administers 5,324 square kilometers of areas.
Murshidabad District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Murshidabad population for 2011 census, 19.72 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,400,692 people lives in urban areas of which males are 709,742 and females are 690,950.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Murshidabad district is 974 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Murshidabad district was 970 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 200,432 of which males and females were 101,732 and 98,700. This child population figure of Murshidabad district is 14.33 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Murshidabad district as per census 2011 is 71.85 % of which males and females are 76.23 % and 67.34 % literates respectively.
In actual number 862,332 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 463,502 and 398,830 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 80.28 % population of Murshidabad districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Murshidabad district population living in rural areas is 5,703,115 of which males and females are 2,917,822 and 2,785,293 respectively.
In rural areas of Murshidabad district, sex ratio is 955 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Murshidabad district is considered, figure is 968 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 812,960 in rural areas of which males were 413,144 and females were 399,816. The child population comprises 14.16 % of total rural population of Murshidabad district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Murshidabad district is 65.30 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 68.42 and 62.03 percent respectively.
In total, 3,193,502 people were literate of which males and females were 1,713,685 and 1,479,817 respectively.
All details regarding Murshidabad District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Murshidabad District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 80.28 % | 19.72 % |
| Total Population | 5,703,115 | 1,400,692 |
| Male Population | 2,917,822 | 709,742 |
| Female Population | 2,785,293 | 690,950 |
| Sex Ratio | 955 | 974 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 968 | 970 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 812,960 | 200,432 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 413,144 | 101,732 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 399,816 | 98,700 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 14.25 % | 14.31 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 14.16 % | 14.33 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 14.35 % | 14.28 % |
| Literates | 3,193,502 | 862,332 |
| Male Literates | 1,713,685 | 463,502 |
| Female Literates | 1,479,817 | 398,830 |
| Average Literacy | 65.30 % | 71.85 % |
| Male Literacy | 68.42 % | 76.23 % |
| Female Literacy | 62.03 % | 67.34 % |
City/Metros in Murshidabad District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Murshidabad District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baharampur (Urban Agglomeration) | 304,487 | 155,768 | 148,719 |
| Dhulian (Urban Agglomeration) | 239,019 | 119,096 | 119,923 |
| Jangipur (Urban Agglomeration) | 122,731 | 62,644 | 60,087 |
| Cities inside Murshidabad District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baharampur (Municipality) | 195,223 | 100,247 | 94,976 |