Murshidabad district is a district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It’s West Bengal’s third-most populous district and the eighth-most populous district in India.
As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Murshidabad district in 2011 is 7,103,807 (71 Lakh)
👉 Estimated Population of Murshidabad district in 2026 – 80 Lakh
Census 2011 Details
Murshidabad district has a population growth rate of 12.04% during 2001-2011. Its estimated population in 2026 is 80 Lakhs*.
| Murshidabad district | Census 2011 |
| Total Population | 7,103,807 (71 Lakhs) |
| Male Population | 3,627,564 |
| Female Population | 3,476,243 |
| Total Area | 5,324 km2 |
| Population Density | 1,334/km2 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 66.59% |
| Sex Ratio (per 1000) | 958 |
| Child Population (0-6 Yrs) | 1,013,392 |
| Child Sex ratio (0-6Yrs) | 968 |
| District Headquarters | Baharampur |
Source: Census 2011 & Census Population Projections 2011-2021
Religion in Murshidabad District
Religion Percentage in Murshidabad District
- Islam- 66.27%
- Hinduism – 33.21%
- Other or not stated – 0.52%
Sub Divisons of Murshidabad district
The District is divided into 5 Subdivisions for administrative convenience. A Subdivision is headed by a Sub Divisional Officer SDO/SDM) in the rank of Assistant Collector in the Cadre of I.A.S or a Deputy Collector. Each division consists of a few Taluks. The Five Revenue Divisions in Murshidabad District are
- Jangipur
- Sadar
- Kandi
- Lalbagh
- Domkal
Tehsil in Murshidabad District
Administratively, the district is divided into 26 Tehsil (CD Block), which are grouped into five sub-divisions:
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
| 1 | Beldanga I | 173 | 3,19,322 |
| 2 | Beldanga II | 190 | 2,50,458 |
| 3 | Berhampore | 278 | 4,46,887 |
| 4 | Bhagawangola I | 149 | 2,02,071 |
| 5 | Bhagawangola II | 168 | 1,58,024 |
| 6 | Bharatpur I | 177 | 1,72,702 |
| 7 | Bharatpur II | 155 | 1,76,368 |
| 8 | Burwan | 272 | 2,57,466 |
| 9 | Domkal | 311 | 3,63,976 |
| 10 | Farakka | 143 | 2,74,111 |
| 11 | Hariharpara | 253 | 2,57,571 |
| 12 | Jalangi | 226 | 2,52,477 |
| 13 | Kandi | 218 | 2,20,145 |
| 14 | Khargram | 298 | 2,73,332 |
| 15 | Lalgola | 208 | 3,35,831 |
| 16 | Murshidabad Jiaganj | 172 | 2,34,565 |
| 17 | Nabagram | 289 | 2,27,586 |
| 18 | Nawda | 228 | 2,26,859 |
| 19 | Raghunathganj I | 139 | 1,95,627 |
| 20 | Raghunathganj II | 114 | 2,65,336 |
| 21 | Raninagar I | 170 | 1,89,105 |
| 22 | Raninagar II | 199 | 1,90,885 |
| 23 | Sagardighi | 333 | 3,10,461 |
| 24 | Samserganj | 95 | 2,84,072 |
| 25 | Suti I | 140 | 1,79,908 |
| 26 | Suti II | 135 | 2,78,922 |
Cities in Murshidabad District
There are 7 municipalities in the district viz. Dhulian, Jangipur, Jiaganj-Azimganj, Murshidabad, Kandi, Beldanga and Berhampore.
Murshidabad District map
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