The Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 41,43,512 as per the 2011 Census, and is estimated to reach around 49,28,000 by 2025. Spread across 4,008 sq km, it has a population density of 1,034 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands at 890 females per 1000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 69.12%. The child sex ratio is 863 girls per 1000 boys. Hindu is the largest religious group at 57.51%, and Hindi is the primary language spoken here. About 28.75% of the population lives in urban areas, while 71.25% reside in rural parts. The district has 6,76,642 households in total.
Quick Overview — Muzaffarnagar Census 2011
| Fact |
Value |
| Total Population |
41,43,512 |
| Population Density |
1,034 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
890 females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate |
69.12% |
| Total Area |
4,008 sq km |
Population of Muzaffarnagar
| Category |
Count |
| Total Population |
41,43,512 |
| Male Population |
21,93,434 |
| Female Population |
19,50,078 |
| Decadal Growth Rate (2001-2011) |
16.94% |
| Population Density |
1,034 persons/sq km |
| Census Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 |
8,67,177 |
4,64,000 |
4,03,000 |
| 1911 |
7,99,331 |
4,40,000 |
3,59,000 |
| 1921 |
7,86,187 |
4,30,000 |
3,56,000 |
| 1931 |
8,85,877 |
4,85,000 |
4,01,000 |
| 1941 |
10,46,382 |
5,73,000 |
4,73,000 |
| 1951 |
12,09,771 |
6,63,000 |
5,47,000 |
| 1961 |
14,29,961 |
7,77,000 |
6,53,000 |
| 1971 |
17,81,579 |
9,73,000 |
8,09,000 |
| 1981 |
22,48,483 |
12,20,000 |
10,29,000 |
| 1991 |
28,42,543 |
15,29,000 |
13,14,000 |
| 2001 |
35,43,362 |
18,94,000 |
16,50,000 |
| 2011 |
41,43,512 |
21,93,434 |
19,50,078 |
Projected population for 2025: 49,28,000
Area and Population Density
| Parameter |
Value |
| Total Area |
4,008 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,034 persons/sq km |
Literacy Rate in Muzaffarnagar
| Category |
Literacy Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
69.12% |
| Male Literacy |
78.44% |
| Female Literacy |
58.69% |
- Literacy improved from 60.67% in 2001 to 69.12% in 2011.
- Female literacy still trails male literacy by nearly 20 percentage points.
- Urban literacy (71.01%) is slightly higher than rural (68.34%).
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Measure |
Value |
| Overall Sex Ratio |
890 females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
863 girls per 1000 boys |
| Total Child Population (0–6) |
6,46,062 |
| Male Children (0–6) |
3,46,805 |
| Female Children (0–6) |
2,99,257 |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Count |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
23,82,914 |
57.51% |
| Muslim |
17,11,453 |
41.30% |
| Sikh |
18,601 |
0.45% |
| Jain |
16,345 |
0.39% |
| Christian |
6,495 |
0.16% |
| Buddhist |
1,516 |
0.04% |
| Not Stated |
6,128 |
0.15% |
| Other Religions |
60 |
0.00% |
Hinduism is the dominant religion with over 57% of residents. Muslims form the second-largest group at 41.3%, making Muzaffarnagar a district with a significant minority population.
SC and ST Population
| Category |
Count |
Percentage |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
5,61,250 |
13.55% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
317 |
0.01% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Area Type |
Population |
Percentage |
| Urban |
11,91,312 |
28.75% |
| Rural |
29,52,200 |
71.25% |
| Household Type |
Count |
| Urban Households |
Not separately given |
| Rural Households |
Not separately given |
| Total Households |
6,76,642 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Category |
Count |
| Total Workers |
12,91,644 |
| Male Workers |
10,81,569 |
| Female Workers |
2,10,075 |
Workers make up about 31.17% of the total population. Male workers dominate the workforce significantly.
Administrative Divisions
| Division Type |
Count |
| Blocks (Sub-districts) |
9 |
| Towns |
27 |
| Villages (Total) |
1,019 |
Towns and Cities in Muzaffarnagar
| Name |
Population |
| Muzaffarnagar (Urban Agglomeration) |
4,95,543 |
| Muzaffarnagar (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
3,92,768 |
| Shamli (Nagar Palika Parishad) |
1,07,266 |
Language Spoken in Muzaffarnagar
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
86.28% |
| Urdu |
13.29% |
Households in Muzaffarnagar
| Category |
Count |
| Total Households |
6,76,642 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Muzaffarnagar? — 41,43,512 as per Census 2011.
- What is the literacy rate of Muzaffarnagar? — 69.12% overall (78.44% male, 58.69% female).
- What is the sex ratio in Muzaffarnagar? — 890 females per 1000 males.
- Which religion is most common in Muzaffarnagar? — Hindu at 57.51%.
- What is the child sex ratio of Muzaffarnagar? — 863 girls per 1000 boys (0–6 age group).
- How many villages are in Muzaffarnagar? — 1,019 villages total.
- What is the SC/ST population of Muzaffarnagar? — SC: 5,61,250 (13.55%), ST: 317 (0.01%).
- What is the urban population of Muzaffarnagar? — 11,91,312 (28.75%) lives in urban areas.