Murhu Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Murhu Population 2026
1,15,243 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,17,354
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 16.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 960
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 7,097
Girls 6,810
Literacy Gap
16.0% Diff Male Literacy 61.1%
Female Literacy 45.1%
SC Population
3,865
4.5% of total
ST Population
67,695
79.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 52%
Main Workers 20,298
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 24,488
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 10.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 64.3%
Agricultural Laborers 21.8%
Household Industries 3.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Murhu in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Murhu in 2026 is 1,15,053. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Murhu? ▼
The literacy rate of Murhu is 53.1% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Murhu? ▼
The sex ratio of Murhu is 991 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Murhu in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Murhu in 2027 is 1,17,354. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Murhu population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Murhu. The Census 2011 population was 85,486. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Murhu in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Murhu had a total population of 85,486. This comprised 42,936 males and 42,550 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Khunti District
#4 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#140 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Murhu | Khunti Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 53.1% | 53.38% ↓ 0.3%
| 51.93% ↑ 1.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 991 | 998 ↓ 7 | 961 ↑ 30 |
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