5324
Area (sq. km)
71.03L
Population (2011)
5
Sub-divisions
26
C.D. Blocks
Geography
Murshidabad is situated on the Eastern peripheral plains of the State of West Bengal and it is the Northern-most district of Presidency Division. It forms the Eastern international boundary of State bordering Bangladesh from 1947 when India became independent. River Padma creates the Northern and Eastern boundary, separating the district from the district Maldah to the North and Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh to the East. Districts Burdwan and Nadia are in the Southern side and Birbhum and the Pakur (Jharkhand) are on the Western side of the District.
Murshidabad is in the middle of West Bengal lying between 24°50'20"N and 23°43'30"N latitude and 88°46'00"E and 87°49'17"E longitude. It has a total area of 5324 sq. km. In shape, the district resembles an isosceles triangle with its apex pointing to the North-West. The district has 5 Sub-divisions, viz. Berhampore Sadar, Jangipur, Lalbag, Kandi & Domkal. There are 26 Community Development (C.D.) Blocks, 7 Municipalities in the district. Berhampore is the district headquarter of Murshidabad district.
Sub-division Details
5 C.D. Blocks: Beldanga-I, Beldanga-II, Berhampore, Hariharpara, Nawda with 2 Municipalities
7 C.D. Blocks: Farakka, Samserganj, Suti-I, Suti-II, Raghunathganj-I, Raghunathganj-II, Sagardighi with 2 Municipalities
5 C.D. Blocks: Lalgola, Bhagawangola-I, Bhagawangola-II, Murshidabad-Jiaganj, Nabagram with 2 Municipalities
5 C.D. Blocks: Kandi, Khargram, Burwan, Bharatpur-I, Bharatpur-II with 1 Municipality
4 C.D. Blocks: Domkal, Jalangi, Raninagar-I, Raninagar-II
Demography
According to the 2011 Census, Murshidabad district encompasses a geographical area of 5324 sq km and has a population of 71,03,807 (persons) including 36,27,564 males and 34,76,243 females. The majority of the population belongs to Muslim Community with a population share of 66% followed by Hindu (33.21%). The highest sex ratio (female per thousand male) among the C.D. Blocks is observed in Samserganj C.D. Block with 1000 and the lowest with 936 is recorded in Murshidabad-Jiaganj C.D. Block.
36,27,564
Male Population
34,76,243
Female Population
71,03,807
Total Population
Topography & Terrain
Physiographically the entire district is belonging to plain region. The river Bhagirathi, flowing from north to south through the district, which divides it into two equal portions form a striking contrast to each other in their geology, their physical characteristic, their agriculture, and even the religion of their inhabitants. The Blocks Farakka, Samserganj, Suti-1, Suti-II, Raghunathganj-1, Nabagram, Khargram, Burwan, Kandi, Bharatpur-1, Bharatpur-Il, greater part of Sagardighi, western part of Murshidabad-Jiaganj, Berhampur and Beldanga fall in the western part while the rest of the Blocks are in the side of the eastern region.
Soil and rock pattern
The Bhagirathi river divides the district into two almost equal portions; Eastern part Bagri and the Western part Radh. These two divisions except the South-Eastern portion are in sharp contrast so far as soil is concerned. The right portion is an alluvial tract formed by...
Climate Condition
District Murshidabad belongs to humid tropical monsoon climatic region. According to District Meteorological Department, there are very minor variation of temperature, rainfall and relative humidity in all over the district viz. north to south and west to east. The climate of this district is characterized by an oppressive hot summer, high humidity nearly all the year round and a well distributed rainfall in the south west monsoon season. The year may be divided into four seasons. The cold season is from about the middle of November to the end of February. The period from March to May is the summer season. The south west monsoon season commences about the beginning of June and lasts till the end of September. October and the first half of November may be termed as post-monsoon season.
Temperature
January is the coldest month (Max: 28°C, Min: 10°C). April is the hottest (Max: 38°C, Min: 25°C).
Rainfall
Average annual rainfall: 1179.64mm. Monsoon season (June-Sept) contributes 74% of annual rainfall. Range: 815.7mm to 1673.5mm.
Humidity & Wind
High humidity throughout the year. Summer months: 60-65% morning, 35-40% afternoon. Winds: generally light to moderate.
Cropping Pattern
The economy of Murshidabad district is primarily based on agriculture. Cultivation constitutes the main source of livelihood for the people in the district. The line of low-lying area in the North upto the basin of the river Bhagirathi in the Nabagram Plain is very fertile and suitable for growing of paddy, wheat and gram etc. The Mayurakshi-Dwarka Plain is also very fertile and more suited for winter paddy crop.
The principal agricultural crops of the district are Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Oilseeds, Potato and Jute. Sugarcane, Cabbage, Cauliflower and Brinjal are produced in considerable quantity. The total cultivable land in the district amounts to 3,95,980 hectares. Total irrigated area in 2013-2014: 2,20,090 hectares.
3,95,980 ha
Total Cultivable Land
2,20,090 ha
Total Irrigated Area