Demographic data table of Murshidabad

  • The population of Murshidabad district is 71.04 Lakh, with a male population of 36.28 Lakh and a female population of 34.76 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Murshidabad is 958/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 66.59%, which is lower than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 71.04 L 36.28 L 34.76 L

Population of Murshidabad out of West Bengal

Murshidabad
West Bengal

Population of Murshidabad out of West Bengal

Facts
  • Total population of Murshidabad is 71,03,807.
  • Murshidabad is the 4th most populated district in West Bengal.
  • 7.78% of the total population of West Bengal lives in Murshidabad.
  • West Bengal's total population is 9.13 Crore.

Male population: 36,27,564

Percentage:

Female population: 34,76,243

Percentage:
Rural Population 57.03 L 29.18 L 27.85 L

Population of Murshidabad out of West Bengal

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Murshidabad out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Murshidabad is 57,03,115.
  • 80.28% of the total population of Murshidabad lives in rural area.
  • 68.13% of the total population of West Bengal lives in rural area.
  • West Bengal's rural population is 6.22 Crore.

Rural male population: 29,17,822

Percentage:

Rural female population: 27,85,293

Percentage:
Urban Population 14.01 L 7.10 L 6.91 L

Population of Murshidabad out of West Bengal

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Murshidabad out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Murshidabad is 14,00,692.
  • 19.72% of the total population of Murshidabad lives in urban area.
  • 31.87% of the total population of West Bengal lives in urban area.
  • West Bengal's urban population is 2.91 Crore.

Male population: 7,09,742

Percentage:

Female population: 6,90,950

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 958 51.07% 48.93%
Sex ratio graph of Murshidabad
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Murshidabad is 958/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Murshidabad stands at 4th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
  • Murshidabad's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
  • Murshidabad's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
950

West Bengal

958

Murshidabad

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
  • Rural Sex Ratio 941 51.52% 48.48%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Murshidabad
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Murshidabad is 941/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Murshidabad stands at 15th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Murshidabad's rural sex ratio is below the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Murshidabad's rural sex ratio is below the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    953

    West Bengal

    941

    Murshidabad

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
  • Urban Sex Ratio 974 50.67% 49.33%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Murshidabad
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Murshidabad is 974/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Murshidabad stands at 3rd position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Murshidabad's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Murshidabad's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    944

    West Bengal

    974

    Murshidabad

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
  • Literacy Rate 66.59% 69.95% 63.09%
    Literacy rate graph of Murshidabad
    West Bengal's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Murshidabad is 66.59% which ranks at 16th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Murshidabad's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (76.26%)
    • Murshidabad's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 69.95% and 63.09% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
  • Rural Literacy 70.85% 74.76% 66.69%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Murshidabad
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Murshidabad is 70.85% which ranks at 10th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Murshidabad's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (72.13%)
    • Murshidabad's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 74.76% and 66.69% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
  • Urban Literacy 71.85% 76.23% 67.34%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Murshidabad
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Murshidabad is 71.85% which ranks at 19th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Murshidabad's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (84.78%)
    • Murshidabad's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 76.23% and 67.34% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
  • Children age(0-6) 10.13 L 5.15 L 4.99 L

    Children population out of the total population of Murshidabad

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Murshidabad

    Facts
    • Out of 71.04 Lakh people of Murshidabad, 10,13,392 are children.
    • With 14.27%, Murshidabad stands at 3rd rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Murshidabad is 36.28 Lakh out of which 5.15 Lakh or 14.19% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Murshidabad is 34.76 Lakh out of which 4.99 Lakh or 14.34% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 5,14,876

    Female children: 4,98,516

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 8.13 L 4.13 L 4.00 L

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Murshidabad

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Murshidabad

    Facts
    • Out of 57.03 Lakh rural people of Murshidabad, 8,12,960 are children.
    • With 10.89%, Murshidabad stands at 17th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Murshidabad is 36.28 Lakh out of which 4.13 Lakh or 10.77% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Murshidabad is 34.76 Lakh out of which 4.00 Lakh or 11.01% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 4,13,144

    Female children: 3,99,816

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 2.00 L 1.02 L 98,700

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Murshidabad

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Murshidabad

    Facts
    • Out of 71.04 Lakh urban people of Murshidabad, 2,00,432 are children.
    • With 14.31%, Murshidabad stands at 2nd rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Murshidabad is 36.28 Lakh out of which 1.02 Lakh or 14.33% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Murshidabad is 34.76 Lakh out of which 98,700 or 14.28% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,01,732

    Female children: 98,700

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Murshidabad

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 33.21% Muslim 66.27%
    Sikh 0.01% Christian 0.25%
    Buddhism 0% Jainism 0.04%
    Others 0.1% NA 0.11%
    Worker Ratio 36.46% 54.74% 17.38%
    Worker population ratio graph of Murshidabad
    Worker population ratio: 36.46%
    Worker population ratio rank: 15th/19
    Facts
    • Murshidabad's worker population ratio(WPR) is 36.46%; in other words, 36.46% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Murshidabad is lower than the WPR of West Bengal and lower than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Murshidabad is 54.74% while female WPR is 17.38%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 34.61% 58.37% 9.37%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Murshidabad
    Rural worker population ratio: 34.61%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 18th/19
    Facts
    • Murshidabad's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 34.61%; in other words, 34.61% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Murshidabad is lower than the rural WPR of West Bengal and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Murshidabad is 58.37% while female WPR is 9.37%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 41.56% 52.57% 30.24%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Murshidabad
    Urban worker population ratio: 41.56%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 1st/19
    Facts
    • Murshidabad's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 41.56%; in other words, 41.56% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Murshidabad is higher than the urban WPR of West Bengal and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Murshidabad is 52.57% while female WPR is 30.24%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 15.71 L -- --
    Rural household 12.86 L -- --
    Urban household 2.85 L -- --
    Scheduled castes 8.98 L 4.60 L 4.37 L
    Rural SC 7.28 L 3.73 L 3.54 L
    Urban SC 1.70 L 86,755 83,058
    Scheduled Tribes 91,035 46,163 44,872
    Rural ST 86,004 43,527 42,477
    Urban ST 5,031 2,636 2,395

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