Murshidabad
District in WEST BENGAL
Murshidabad District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 71,03,807 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 36,27,564 are males while 34,76,243 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 71,03,807
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 57.09%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 958
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.27% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 968 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 958.
Total Children
10,13,392
14.27% of population
Boys
5,14,876
50.8%
Girls
4,98,516
49.2%
Child Sex Ratio
968
girls per 1000 boys
📊 Population Density
Murshidabad district has a population density of 1334 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 5,324 sq. km.
Density
1334
per sq. km
Total Area
5,324
sq. km
Total Population
71,03,807
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Murshidabad stands at 958 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 69.95% while female literacy is at 63.09%, showing a gender gap of 6.86%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.63% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.28% of total population in Murshidabad.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 71,03,807, 25,89,907 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.46% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 78.08% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 21.92% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 20,22,083
- Marginal Workers
- 5,67,824
- Non-Workers
- 45,13,900
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Farakka
Population: 2,74,111
Samserganj
Population: 2,84,072
Suti - I
Population: 1,79,908
Suti - II
Population: 2,78,922
Raghunathganj - I
Population: 1,95,627
Raghunathganj - II
Population: 2,65,336
Lalgola
Population: 3,35,831
Sagardighi
Population: 3,10,461
Bhagawangola - I
Population: 2,02,071
Bhagawangola - II
Population: 1,58,024
Raninagar - II
Population: 1,90,885
Jalangi
Population: 2,52,477
Domkal
Population: 3,63,976
Raninagar - I
Population: 1,89,105
Murshidabad Jiaganj
Population: 2,34,565
Nabagram
Population: 2,27,586
Khargram
Population: 2,73,332
Kandi
Population: 2,20,145
Berhampore
Population: 4,46,887
Hariharpara
Population: 2,57,571
Nawda
Population: 2,26,859
Beldanga - I
Population: 3,19,322
Beldanga - II
Population: 2,50,458
Bharatpur - II
Population: 1,76,368
Bharatpur - I
Population: 1,72,702
Burwan
Population: 2,57,466
Area not under any Sub-district
Population: 5,59,740
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 36,27,564 males (51.1%) and 34,76,243 females (48.9%) out of 71,03,807 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 40,55,834 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 69.95%, Female 63.09%, Overall %. Gender gap is 6.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Murshidabad district in WEST BENGAL?
Murshidabad district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 71,03,807 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 36,27,564 males and 34,76,243 females.
What is the literacy rate of Murshidabad district?
The overall literacy rate of Murshidabad district is N/A%. Male literacy is 69.95% and female literacy is 63.09%.
What is the sex ratio in Murshidabad district?
The sex ratio in Murshidabad district is 958 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Murshidabad district?
Murshidabad district has 10,13,392 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 5,14,876 are boys and 4,98,516 are girls. The child sex ratio is 968 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Murshidabad district?
Murshidabad district has a population density of 1334 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 5,324 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Murshidabad district?
Out of the total population of 71,03,807, 25,89,907 people (36.5%) are engaged in work activities in Murshidabad district.