Murshidabad Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Murshidabad district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Murshidabad
Murshidabad comprises 2,166 villages, of which 1,886 are inhabited and 280 are uninhabited. There are 72 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 15,70,759, spread across 5,324 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,166(1,886 inhabited • 280 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 72 |
| Households | 15,70,759 |
| Total Area | 5,324 km² |
Murshidabad Urban & Rural Population
Murshidabad had 14,00,692 people in urban areas (19.7%) and 57,03,115 people in rural areas (80.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 57,03,115 | 80.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 14,00,692 | 19.7% |
| Total | 71,03,807 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Murshidabad
The total population comprises 36,27,564 males (51.1%) and 34,76,243 females (48.9%). The sex ratio is 958 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 29,17,822 | 7,09,742 | 36,27,564 |
| 👩 Female | 27,85,293 | 6,90,950 | 34,76,243 |
Literacy Rate in Murshidabad
The literacy rate is 57.09%. Male literacy stands at 60.02% while female literacy is 54.04%, indicating a gender gap of 5.98 percentage points. The total literate population is 40,55,834.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 17,13,685 | 4,63,502 | 21,77,187 |
| Literate (Female) | 14,79,817 | 3,98,830 | 18,78,647 |
| Total Literate | 31,93,502 | 8,62,332 | 40,55,834 |
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About Murshidabad Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Murshidabad in West Bengal has a total population of 71,03,807 with a literacy rate of 57.09% and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Murshidabad district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.