Murshidabad, located in the state of West Bengal, India, is a historically significant district and city. This article offers a comprehensive overview of Murshidabad, including its population, demographic details, household data, administrative structure, and a detailed list of its subdivisions or sub-districts. Explore the key facts and figures that make Murshidabad a vital part of West Bengal.
Murshidabad is one of the key districts in West Bengal, covering an area of 5324 /km² with a total population of 7103807 as per the latest census. With a population density of 1334.3 /km² (people per squar km), Murshidabad is home to 1886 villages, reflecting its rich cultural and demographic diversity.
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Murshidabad District is approximately 7103807, with a division between rural and urban areas. The rural population stands at 5703115, while the urban population is 1400692. The district has a population density of 1334.3 /km² (people per square kilometer).
| Rural | Urban | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5703115 | 1400692 | 7103807 |
| Male | 2917822 | 709742 | 3627564 |
| Female | 2785293 | 690950 | 3476243 |
Murshidabad District is home to approximately 1570759 households, with a large proportion located in rural areas. The district has an average household size of 4.52 people.
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 1570759 |
| Rural | 1286200 |
| Urban | 284559 |
In Murshidabad District, villages are categorized based on their population size. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| Total Population | Villages |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 84 |
| 200-499 | 181 |
| 500-999 | 298 |
| 1000-1999 | 457 |
| 2000-4999 | 562 |
| 5000-9999 | 200 |
| 10000 and above | 104 |
Murshidabad District is administratively divided into 26 Subdivisions or tehsils to streamline governance and ensure efficient management. Each tehsil is overseen by a Tehsildar, who manages revenue administration and maintains law and order within the subdivision.
| District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beldanga I | 173.46 | 319322 | 1840.86 |
| Beldanga II | 190.19 | 250458 | 1316.9 |
| Berhampore | 278.04 | 446887 | 1607.25 |
| Bhagawangola I | 149.31 | 202071 | 1353.32 |
| Bhagawangola II | 168.02 | 158024 | 940.5 |
| Bharatpur I | 177.16 | 172702 | 974.81 |
| Bharatpur II | 155.45 | 176368 | 1134.59 |
| Burwan | 271.51 | 257466 | 948.29 |
| Domkal | 311.05 | 363976 | 1170.15 |
| Farakka | 143.41 | 274111 | 1911.33 |
| Hariharpara | 252.72 | 257571 | 1019.19 |
| Jalangi | 226.19 | 252477 | 1116.23 |
| Kandi | 217.7 | 220145 | 1011.24 |
| Khargram | 297.65 | 273332 | 918.31 |
| Lalgola | 207.77 | 335831 | 1616.36 |
| Murshidabad Jiaganj | 171.66 | 234565 | 1366.41 |
| Nabagram | 289.28 | 227586 | 786.73 |
| Nawda | 227.68 | 226859 | 996.39 |
| Raghunathganj I | 138.75 | 195627 | 1409.97 |
| Raghunathganj II | 114.39 | 265336 | 2319.57 |
| Raninagar I | 169.52 | 189105 | 1115.55 |
| Raninagar II | 199.12 | 190885 | 958.66 |
| Sagardighi | 332.73 | 310461 | 933.06 |
| Samserganj | 94.76 | 284072 | 2997.76 |
| Suti I | 139.59 | 179908 | 1288.85 |
| Suti II | 135.16 | 278922 | 2063.64 |
1. What is the total area of Murshidabad District?
2. What is the total population of Murshidabad District?
3. How is the population distributed between rural and urban areas in Murshidabad?
4. What is the population density of Murshidabad District?
5. How many households are there in Murshidabad District?
6. What is the average household size in Murshidabad District?
7. How many subdivisions (tehsils) are there in Murshidabad District?