Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Muzaffarnagar district is 4,008 km², which includes 3,867.59 km² of rural area and 140.41 km² of urban area. There are about 880 villages in Muzaffarnagar district.

For administrative convenience, Muzaffarnagar district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 6 tehsils in Muzaffarnagar district. Here is the list of all Muzaffarnagar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Muzaffarnagar District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Budhana5215,32,496
2Jansath7394,96,685
3Kairana6555,86,254
4Khatauli4384,33,910
5Muzaffarnagar1,04514,06,843
6Shamli6106,87,324

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Muzaffarnagar is the largest tehsil in muzaffarnagar district by both area and population. Khatauli is the smallest tehsil in muzaffarnagar district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Muzaffarnagar Muzaffarnagar
Smallest Tehsil Khatauli Khatauli

Population of Muzaffarnagar District

The population of Muzaffarnagar offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Muzaffarnagar, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 41,43,512 29,52,200 11,91,312
Total Male Population 21,93,434 15,65,004 6,28,430
Total Female Population 19,50,078 13,87,196 5,62,882
Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,46,062 4,71,375 1,74,687
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,46,805 2,53,186 93,619
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,99,257 2,18,189 81,068
Literate Population 24,17,339 16,95,394 7,21,945
Literate Male Population 14,48,528 10,32,545 4,15,983
Literate Female Population 9,68,811 6,62,849 3,05,962
Illiterate Population 17,26,173 12,56,806 4,69,367
Illiterate Male Population 7,44,906 5,32,459 2,12,447
Illiterate Female Population 9,81,267 7,24,347 2,56,920
Households 6,76,642 4,75,749 2,00,893

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Muzaffarnagar district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Muzaffarnagar district is 41,43,512, including 21,93,434 males and 19,50,078 females. In rural areas, it is 29,52,200, including 15,65,004 males and 13,87,196 females. In urban areas, it is 11,91,312, including 6,28,430 males and 5,62,882 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Muzaffarnagar district is 6,46,062, including 3,46,805 boys and 2,99,257 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,71,375, including 2,53,186 boys and 2,18,189 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,74,687, including 93,619 boys and 81,068 girls.
  • Literate population in Muzaffarnagar district is around 24,17,339, including 14,48,528 males and 9,68,811 females. In rural areas, it is 16,95,394, including 10,32,545 males and 6,62,849 females. In urban areas, it is 7,21,945, including 4,15,983 males and 3,05,962 females.
  • Illiterate population in Muzaffarnagar district is about 17,26,173, including 7,44,906 males and 9,81,267 females. In rural areas, it is 12,56,806, including 5,32,459 males and 7,24,347 females. In urban areas, it is 4,69,367, including 2,12,447 males and 2,56,920 females.
  • There are about 6,76,642 households in Muzaffarnagar district, including 4,75,749 in rural areas and 2,00,893 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Muzaffarnagar. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 5,61,250 4,58,494 1,02,756
SC Male Population 2,98,587 2,44,133 54,454
SC Female Population 2,62,663 2,14,361 48,302
Total ST Population 317 248 69
ST Male Population 176 136 40
ST Female Population 141 112 29
Population Density 1,034 / km² 763 / km² 8,485 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Muzaffarnagar district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Muzaffarnagar district is approximately 5,61,250, including 2,98,587 males and 2,62,663 females. In rural areas, it is 4,58,494, including 2,44,133 males and 2,14,361 females. In urban areas, it is 1,02,756, including 54,454 males and 48,302 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Muzaffarnagar district is about 317, including 176 males and 141 females. In rural areas, it is 248, including 136 males and 112 females. In urban areas, it is 69, including 40 males and 29 females.
  • Overall population density of Muzaffarnagar district is around 1,034 people per km². Rural areas have about 763 people per km². Urban areas have about 8,485 people per km².