Population and Demographics
According to the census of 2006, Mira-Bhayandar had a population of 7.28 Lakhs. The 2001 census says that males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Mira-Bhayandar has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 64.84%. Literacy among males is 81%, and among the female population it is 74%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
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