Detailed information about the town is provided in the Indian Census report of 2001. According to the report, Murliganj had a population of 22,921. Males account for 53% of the population and the females constitutes the remaining 47%. In Murliganj, 19% of the population is less than six years of age.The average literacy rate of Murliganj is 45%, which is much lower than the national average literacy rate, which is 59.5%. To be specific, the male literacy rate is 53% and the female literacy rate is 37%. The Singheshwar Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is an important shrine in the town. |