Murshidabad Religion Census 2011
Murshidabad, West Bengal has 71,03,807 people in Census 2011 religion records. Muslim is the largest community with 47,07,573 people (66.27%).
Murshidabad district in West Bengal is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Murshidabad district
based on the official Census 2011 data. You can explore detailed demographics for Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh,
Buddhist, Jain, and other religious groups, including sub-district level data to understand the social fabric of the region.
As per Census 2011, the district has a total population of 71,03,807.
The leading religion here is Muslim at 66.27%.
The second-largest community is Hindu at 33.21%, creating a lead margin of 33.06%.
All non-leading communities together account for 33.73% of the district population.
Murshidabad Population By Religion
When analyzing the Murshidabad population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 71,03,807, here is the religious composition:
- The Muslim population in Murshidabad is 47,07,573, which accounts for 66.27% of the total district population.
- The Hindu population in Murshidabad is 23,59,061, which accounts for 33.21% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Murshidabad is 18,102, which accounts for 0.25% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Murshidabad is 7,491, which accounts for 0.11% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Murshidabad is 7,429, which accounts for 0.10% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Murshidabad is 3,037, which accounts for 0.04% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Murshidabad is 766, which accounts for 0.01% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Murshidabad is 348, which accounts for 0.00% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Murshidabad
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Muslim | 47,07,573 | 66.27% |
| Hindu | 23,59,061 | 33.21% |
| Christian | 18,102 | 0.25% |
| NotStated | 7,491 | 0.11% |
| Other | 7,429 | 0.10% |
| Jain | 3,037 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 766 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 348 | 0.00% |
Subdistricts in Murshidabad
Key Facts
- Muslim: 47,07,573 (66.27%)
- Hindu: 23,59,061 (33.21%)
- Christian: 18,102 (0.25%)
- NotStated: 7,491 (0.11%)
- Other: 7,429 (0.10%)
- Jain: 3,037 (0.04%)