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Murshidabad

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Area · — km²
Population · 71,03,807
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Murshidabad — district of West Bengal

Murshidabad is a district in West Bengal. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Murshidabad

Historic city known for its role in Bengal's colonial history and the Hazarduari Palace.

District HQ
Murshidabad

Must-visit places in Murshidabad

monument

Hazarduari Palace

18th-century palace with over 1000 doors, now a museum showcasing royal artifacts and history.

  • monument
    Katra Mosque

    Historic mosque built in the 18th century, an important religious and architectural landmark.

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    Firoz Minar

    Tower built in the 18th century by Mirza Firoz Jung, offering views of the Bhagirathi River.

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Then & Now

Murshidabad district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
57,03,115
Census 2011 baseline
+14.4%
Population · 2026
65,26,175
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
12,86,200
Census 2011 baseline
-43.8%
Households · 2026
7,23,341
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 2,231 villages

Murshidabad district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
29,17,822Census 2011
Female population
27,85,293Census 2011
Sex ratio
955 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
12,86,200Census 2011
SC population
7,27,721Census 2011
ST population
86,004Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
65,26,175+14.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
7,23,341RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
20,07,805Census 2011
Cultivators
3,35,291Census 2011
Agri labourers
6,04,954Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,19,193 / 45,69,42375% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Murshidabad district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
138 of 2,231 villages have notable places mapped · 6%
  • Hospital· 19
  • Temple· 15
  • PHC· 15
  • College· 5
  • High school· 3
  • School· 3

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Murshidabad district.

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All 26 mandals of Murshidabad

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2231 villages · 250 GPs
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Top villages in Murshidabad

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Murshidabad

How many mandals and villages are in Murshidabad district?

Murshidabad district has 26 mandals and 2,231 revenue villages across 250 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Murshidabad district?

The district headquarters of Murshidabad is —.

What is the pincode of Murshidabad district?

Murshidabad district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Murshidabad may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Murshidabad fall under?

Murshidabad district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Murshidabad district?

Murshidabad district had a population of 71,03,807 per the 2011 Census, across 2,231 villages.

When was Murshidabad district formed?

Murshidabad district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Murshidabad district?

Major rivers in Murshidabad district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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