Murshidabad Demographics: Diversity & Development

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🌍 Murshidabad Unveiled: A Deep Dive into Demographics, Diversity, and Development

📊 Population by Religion: A Decadal Dance of Diversity

West Bengal’s historic district of Murshidabad, once the bustling capital of Bengal under Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, is a microcosm of India’s cultural and religious tapestry.

Key Statistics:

  • Muslim Majority: ~66% (historical ties, fertility rates)
  • Hindu Community: ~33% (urban concentration)
  • Minorities: <1% (Christians, Sikhs, Jains)
Post-1947, Hindu population declined due to Partition migration, while Muslim numbers grew steadily.

🏙️ Urban vs. Rural: Two Worlds of Faith

Urban Areas (Berhampore, Jangipur):

  • Hindus: 40-45% (administration/education hubs)
  • Muslims: 50-55% (trade communities)

Rural Areas:

  • Muslims: 70-75% (agrarian livelihoods)
  • Hindus: 25-30% (SC/ST farming communities)

📈 Demographic Drivers

Three Key Factors:

  1. History: 1947 Partition & Nawabi legacy
  2. Fertility: Muslim rates declining with education
  3. Migration: Gulf/Kerala jobs vs. Kolkata education

📚 Literacy & Development

  • Literacy Rate: 64% (state avg. 77%)
  • Sex Ratio: 963 ♀/1000 ♂
  • Initiatives: Kanyashree scheme for girls

🗺️ Cultural Landscape

Languages:

  • Bengali (dominant)
  • Urdu (older Muslim communities)
  • Santhali/Kurmali (tribal north)

📌 Conclusion

Murshidabad’s future depends on:

  • Education & women’s empowerment
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Heritage-modernity balance

🔍 Dive Deeper

Explore official data: 2011 Census | 1951 Handbook

Note: Figures are approximations. Always verify with official sources.

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