Puruliya (Purulia) District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Puruliya (Purulia), a district of West Bengal
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in West Bengal. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Puruliya District of West Bengal.
In 2011, Puruliya had population of 2,930,115 of which male and female were 1,496,996 and 1,433,119 respectively. In 2001 census, Puruliya had a population of 2,536,516 of which males
were 1,298,078 and remaining 1,238,438 were females. Puruliya District population
constituted 3.21 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Puruliya District was at 3.16
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 15.52 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Puruliya District recorded increase
of 14.02 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Puruliya Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Puruliya in 2011 were 64.48 compared to 64.48 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 77.86 and 50.52 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 73.72 and 36.50 in Puruliya District. Total literate in Puruliya District were 1,624,905 of which male and female were 1,002,058 and 622,847 respectively. In 2001, Puruliya District had 1,182,284 in its district.
Puruliya Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Puruliya, it stood at 957 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 954. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 964 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Puruliya District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.99 % | 2,373,120 |
| Muslims | 7.76 % | 227,249 |
| Christian | 0.30 % | 8,646 |
| Sikh | 0.02 % | 622 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 % | 209 |
| Jain | 0.10 % | 3,052 |
| Others | 10.55 % | 309,029 |
| Not Stated | 0.28 % | 8,188 |
Puruliya Population 2024
What is the population of Puruliya district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Puruliya was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Puruliya 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,930,115 | 29.30 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 3,310,000 | 33.17 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 3,350,000 | 33.54 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 3,380,000 | 33.86 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 3,410,000 | 34.13 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 3,430,000 | 34.37 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 3,450,000 | 34.57 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 3,470,000 | 34.74 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 3,480,000 | 34.89 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 3,500,000 | 35.01 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 3,510,000 | 35.12 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 3,520,000 | 35.21 Lakhs |
Puruliya Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29.30 Lakhs | 25.37 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 2,930,115 | 2,536,516 |
| Male | 1,496,996 | 1,298,078 |
| Female | 1,433,119 | 1,238,438 |
| Population Growth | 15.52% | 14.02% |
| Area Sq. Km | 6,259 | 6,259 |
| Density/km2 | 468 | 405 |
| Proportion to West Bengal Population | 3.21% | 3.16% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 957 | 954 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 953 | 964 |
| Average Literacy | 64.48 | 55.57 |
| Male Literacy | 77.86 | 73.72 |
| Female Literacy | 50.52 | 36.50 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 410,227 | 408,803 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 14.00% | 16.12% |
Puruliya Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Puruliya. There were total 410,227 children under age of 0-6 against 408,803 of 2001 census. Of total 410,227 male and female were 210,003 and 200,224 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 953 compared to 964 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 14.00 percent of Puruliya District compared to 16.12 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.12 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Puruliya Houseless Data
In 2011, total 387 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Puruliya district of West Bengal. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,587. This approx 0.054161696725214% of total population of Puruliya district.
Puruliya District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Puruliya district for 2011 is 468 people per sq. km. In 2001, Puruliya district density was at 405 people per sq. km. Puruliya district administers 6,259 square kilometers of areas.
Puruliya District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Puruliya population for 2011 census, 12.74 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 373,314 people lives in urban areas of which males are 192,788 and females are 180,526.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Puruliya district is 936 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Puruliya district was 933 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 45,066 of which males and females were 23,308 and 21,758. This child population figure of Puruliya district is 12.09 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Puruliya district as per census 2011 is 76.18 % of which males and females are 84.63 % and 67.15 % literates respectively.
In actual number 250,045 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 143,438 and 106,607 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 87.26 % population of Puruliya districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Puruliya district population living in rural areas is 2,556,801 of which males and females are 1,304,208 and 1,252,593 respectively.
In rural areas of Puruliya district, sex ratio is 960 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Puruliya district is considered, figure is 956 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 365,161 in rural areas of which males were 186,695 and females were 178,466. The child population comprises 14.31 % of total rural population of Puruliya district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Puruliya district is 62.73 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 76.83 and 48.06 percent respectively.
In total, 1,374,860 people were literate of which males and females were 858,620 and 516,240 respectively.
All details regarding Purulia District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Puruliya District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 87.26 % | 12.74 % |
| Total Population | 2,556,801 | 373,314 |
| Male Population | 1,304,208 | 192,788 |
| Female Population | 1,252,593 | 180,526 |
| Sex Ratio | 960 | 936 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 956 | 933 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 365,161 | 45,066 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 186,695 | 23,308 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 178,466 | 21,758 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 14.28 % | 12.07 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 14.31 % | 12.09 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 14.25 % | 12.05 % |
| Literates | 1,374,860 | 250,045 |
| Male Literates | 858,620 | 143,438 |
| Female Literates | 516,240 | 106,607 |
| Average Literacy | 62.73 % | 76.18 % |
| Male Literacy | 76.83 % | 84.63 % |
| Female Literacy | 48.06 % | 67.15 % |
City/Metros in Puruliya District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Puruliya District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puruliya (Urban Agglomeration) | 126,815 | 65,354 | 61,461 |
| Cities inside Puruliya District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puruliya (Municipality) | 121,067 | 62,351 | 58,716 |