# Muzaffarnagar District, Uttar Pradesh – Sub-districts, Towns, Villages & Population

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District · Uttar Pradesh 

# Muzaffarnagar district

Muzaffarnagar is a district of Uttar Pradesh, 12th of 71 districts there. At the 2011 Census it had **4,143,512 people** in 6 sub-districts, 27 towns and 1,019 villages; 29% lived in towns. The largest town is [Muzaffarnagar](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/muzaffarnagar/muzaffarnagar/) (392,768).

- 4,143,512people (2011)
- 6sub-districts
- 27towns
- 69.1%literacy

## Who lives in Muzaffarnagar?

Muzaffarnagar had **4,143,512 people** at the 2011 Census — 2.1% of Uttar Pradesh's population and 12th of 71 districts of Uttar Pradesh by population. There were 889 women for every 1,000 men (below the Uttar Pradesh figure of 912; 42nd of 71 districts of Uttar Pradesh). Among children under 7 the ratio was 863 girls per 1,000 boys (the Uttar Pradesh figure is 902). An average household had 6.1 people, against 6.0 across Uttar Pradesh.

## How literate is Muzaffarnagar?

69.1% of people aged 7 and over could read and write in 2011 (above Uttar Pradesh's 67.7%), 33rd of 71 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Men were at 78.4% and women at 58.7% — a gap of 19.8 points (it is 20.1 points across Uttar Pradesh). Among its sub-districts, literacy is highest in [Khatauli](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/khatauli/) (73.5%) and lowest in [Kairana](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/kairana/) (59.8%).

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What do people in Muzaffarnagar do for a living?

31.2% of people worked in 2011 (women: 10.8%). Of all workers, 24% farmed their own land, 19% were farm labourers, 3% worked in household industry and 38% in other work such as services, trade and factories; 16% were marginal workers with less than six months' work. Farming employs 43% of workers here, against 38% across Uttar Pradesh. The most farm-dependent of its sub-districts is [Kairana](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/kairana/) (52% of workers in farming) and the least is [Muzaffarnagar](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/muzaffarnagar/) (34% of workers in farming).

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**■** Cultivators 24 (24%) · **■** Farm labourers 19 (19%) · **■** Household industry 3 (3%) · **■** Other work 38 (38%) · **■** Marginal 16 (16%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Cities and towns of Muzaffarnagar

28.8% of people lived in towns and cities (above Uttar Pradesh's 22.3%), 15th of 71 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The Census counted 27 towns: 20 statutory towns with a municipality and 7 census towns — places urban in character but still governed as villages. 2 cities have 1 lakh (100,000) people or more. The largest is [Muzaffarnagar](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/muzaffarnagar/muzaffarnagar/) with 392,768 people, home to 33% of the urban population.

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Villages of Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar had 1,019 census villages, 880 of them inhabited. The average inhabited village had 3,355 people; 175 villages had 5,000 people or more. The largest: [Sujru](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/muzaffarnagar/sujru/) (32,374), [Gangeru](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/kairana/gangeru/) (26,373), [Jaula](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/budhana/jaula/) (24,655), [Baghra](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/muzaffarnagar/baghra/) (20,504) and [Purbaliyan](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/khatauli/purbaliyan/) (20,297).

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Muzaffarnagar district in history

The 11th edition of the *Encyclopaedia Britannica* (1911) described Muzaffarnagar district as follows. Its wording reflects its time; spellings are as printed.

> The District of Muzaffarnagar has an area of 1666 sq. m. It lies near the northern extremity of the Doab or great alluvial plain between the Ganges and the Jumna, and shares to a large extent in the general monotony of that level region. A great portion is sandy and unfertile; but under irrigation the soil is rapidly improving, and in many places the villagers have succeeded in introducing a high state of cultivation. Before the opening of the canals Muzaffarnagar was liable to famines caused by drought; but the danger from this has been minimized by the spread of irrigation. It is traversed by four main canals, the Ganges, Anupshahr, Deoband and Eastern Jumna. Its trade is confined to the raw materials it produces. The climate of the district is comparatively cool, owing to the proximity of the hills; and the average annual rainfall is 33 in. The population in 1901 was 877,188, showing an increase of 13·5% in the decade, which was a period of unexampled prosperity. The principal crops are wheat, pulse, cotton and sugar-cane. The district is crossed by the North-Western railway from Delhi to Saharanpur. In 1788 the district fell into the hands of the Mahrattas.

- Population in 1901 (as quoted in 1911)877,188
- Population in 2011 (Census)4,143,512
- Change4.7× (+372%)

Source: [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th edition (1911) — public domain; transcription via Wikisource](https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/1911_Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Britannica).

Boundaries in 1901 may differ from today's; sentences describing castes or communities are omitted.

## Population of Muzaffarnagar compared with Uttar Pradesh

■ Muzaffarnagar · ■ Uttar Pradesh

Literacy (age 7+) ****69.1%**

**67.7%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****889**

**912

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****863**

**902

Working population ****31.2%**

**32.9%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Muzaffarnagar

Of every 100 households in Muzaffarnagar in 2011, 54 had electricity, 66 a toilet at home and 22 cooked with LPG; 71 had a mobile phone, 21 a two-wheeler and 5 a car.

■ Muzaffarnagar · ■ 

Electricity for lighting ****54%**

Toilet within the home ****66%**

No toilet (open defecation) ****33%**

Tap water ****30%**

Drinking water within premises ****70%**

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****22%**

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****77%**

Use banking services ****65%**

Television ****49%**

Mobile phone ****71%**

Computer with internet ****2%**

Two-wheeler ****21%**

Car / jeep / van ****5%**

None of these assets ****11%**

Own their home ****95%**

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Sub-districts of Muzaffarnagar

Sub-district People Villages Towns 

[Kairana](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/kairana/) 586,254 175 4 

[Shamli](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/shamli/) 687,324 135 6 

[Muzaffarnagar](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/muzaffarnagar/) 1,406,843 266 7 

[Budhana](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/budhana/) 532,496 119 3 

[Khatauli](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/khatauli/) 433,910 137 4 

[Jansath](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/muzaffarnagar/jansath/) 496,685 187 3 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Cities and towns in Muzaffarnagar

- Muzaffarnagar · 392,768
- Shamli · 107,266
- Kairana · 89,000
- Khatauli · 72,949
- Budhana · 53,722
- Kandhla · 46,796
- Thana Bhawan · 36,669
- Sarwat · 34,846
- Kukra · 29,454
- Miranpur · 29,283
- Purquazi · 29,041
- Jalalabad · 27,921
- Shahbudinpur · 25,157
- Banat · 20,728
- Charthawal · 20,653
- Shahpur · 20,154
- Jansath · 19,786
- Jhinjhana · 18,740
- Bhokarhedi · 17,829
- Un · 15,124
- Sisauli · 15,091
- Khatauli Rural · 14,949
- Almaspur · 13,318
- Ailam · 12,110
- Garhi Pukhta · 11,748
- Shekhpura · 9,529
- Khanupur · 6,681

## Largest villages in Muzaffarnagar

- Sujru · 32,374
- Gangeru · 26,373
- Jaula · 24,655
- Baghra · 20,504
- Purbaliyan · 20,297
- Kutesra · 18,534
- Basera · 17,031
- Maisani Ismailpur · 16,605
- Shaoron · 15,711
- Kithora · 14,016
- Kakarauli · 13,298
- Hasanpur Lahari · 13,223
- Lisarh · 13,077
- Tawli · 13,071
- Chhapar · 13,026
- Bhura · 12,961
- Taprana · 12,767
- Riawali Nagla · 12,580
- Charthawal Rural · 12,436
- Chausana Vishat Aht. · 12,349

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Quick answers

- How many sub-districts are in Muzaffarnagar?6: Kairana, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Budhana, Khatauli, Jansath
- What is the population of Muzaffarnagar district?4,143,512 (Census 2011)
- Which is the largest town in Muzaffarnagar?Muzaffarnagar