Murshidabad

Murshidabad is a district in the West Bengal State of India. Total area of Murshidabad is 5,324 km² including 5,048.06 km² rural area and 275.94 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Murshidabad has a population of 71,03,807 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,00,692 while rural population is 57,03,115. Murshidabad has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 1334 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 15,70,759 houses in the district, including 2,84,559 urban houses and 12,86,200 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,886 villages in murshidabad district.

The Murshidabad district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

There are 26 subdivisions in Murshidabad district. Here is the list of all Murshidabad Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Murshidabad District

Population of Murshidabad District

The population of Murshidabad 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 Murshidabad, 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.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Murshidabad. 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.