Purnia District - Population 2011-2025
An official Census 2011 detail of Purnia, a district of Bihar
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Bihar. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Purnia District of Bihar.
In 2011, Purnia had population of 3,264,619 of which male and female were 1,699,370 and 1,565,249 respectively. In 2001 census, Purnia had a population of 2,543,942 of which males
were 1,328,417 and remaining 1,215,525 were females. Purnia District population
constituted 3.14 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Purnia District was at 3.07
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 28.33 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Purnia District recorded increase
of 35.23 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Purnia Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Purnia in 2011 were 51.08 compared to 51.08 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 59.06 and 42.34 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 45.63 and 23.42 in Purnia District. Total literate in Purnia District were 1,332,326 of which male and female were 805,261 and 527,065 respectively. In 2001, Purnia District had 700,070 in its district.
Purnia Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Purnia, it stood at 921 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 915. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 954 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 967 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Purnia District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 60.94 % | 1,989,420 |
| Muslims | 38.46 % | 1,255,641 |
| Christian | 0.24 % | 7,989 |
| Sikh | 0.02 % | 614 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 % | 353 |
| Jain | 0.04 % | 1,450 |
| Others | 0.02 % | 650 |
| Not Stated | 0.26 % | 8,502 |
Purnia Population 2024 - 2025
What is the population of Purnia district in 2025 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Purnia was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Purnia 2025 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,264,619 | 32.65 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 4,050,000 | 40.51 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 4,130,000 | 41.34 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 4,200,000 | 42.06 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 4,260,000 | 42.68 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 4,320,000 | 43.21 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,360,000 | 43.68 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 4,400,000 | 44.07 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 4,440,000 | 44.41 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 4,470,000 | 44.70 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 4,490,000 | 44.95 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 4,510,000 | 45.17 Lakhs |
Purnia Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32.65 Lakhs | 25.44 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,264,619 | 2,543,942 |
| Male | 1,699,370 | 1,328,417 |
| Female | 1,565,249 | 1,215,525 |
| Population Growth | 28.33% | 35.23% |
| Area Sq. Km | 3,229 | 3,229 |
| Density/km2 | 1,011 | 788 |
| Proportion to Bihar Population | 3.14% | 3.07% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 921 | 915 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 954 | 967 |
| Average Literacy | 51.08 | 35.10 |
| Male Literacy | 59.06 | 45.63 |
| Female Literacy | 42.34 | 23.42 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 656,510 | 549,690 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 20.11% | 21.61% |
Purnia Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Purnia. There were total 656,510 children under age of 0-6 against 549,690 of 2001 census. Of total 656,510 male and female were 335,955 and 320,555 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 954 compared to 967 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 20.11 percent of Purnia District compared to 21.61 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.5 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Purnia Houseless Data
In 2011, total 398 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Purnia district of Bihar. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,844. This approx 0.056484386079968% of total population of Purnia district.
Purnia District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Purnia district for 2011 is 1,011 people per sq. km. In 2001, Purnia district density was at 788 people per sq. km. Purnia district administers 3,229 square kilometers of areas.
Purnia District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Purnia population for 2011 census, 10.51 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 343,005 people lives in urban areas of which males are 179,848 and females are 163,157.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Purnia district is 907 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Purnia district was 955 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 53,361 of which males and females were 27,300 and 26,061. This child population figure of Purnia district is 15.18 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Purnia district as per census 2011 is 72.74 % of which males and females are 77.84 % and 67.07 % literates respectively.
In actual number 210,701 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 118,748 and 91,953 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 89.49 % population of Purnia districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Purnia district population living in rural areas is 2,921,614 of which males and females are 1,519,522 and 1,402,092 respectively.
In rural areas of Purnia district, sex ratio is 923 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Purnia district is considered, figure is 954 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 603,149 in rural areas of which males were 308,655 and females were 294,494. The child population comprises 20.31 % of total rural population of Purnia district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Purnia district is 48.38 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 56.70 and 39.28 percent respectively.
In total, 1,121,625 people were literate of which males and females were 686,513 and 435,112 respectively.
All details regarding Purnia District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Purnia District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 89.49 % | 10.51 % |
| Total Population | 2,921,614 | 343,005 |
| Male Population | 1,519,522 | 179,848 |
| Female Population | 1,402,092 | 163,157 |
| Sex Ratio | 923 | 907 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 954 | 955 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 603,149 | 53,361 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 308,655 | 27,300 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 294,494 | 26,061 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 20.64 % | 15.56 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 20.31 % | 15.18 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 21.00 % | 15.97 % |
| Literates | 1,121,625 | 210,701 |
| Male Literates | 686,513 | 118,748 |
| Female Literates | 435,112 | 91,953 |
| Average Literacy | 48.38 % | 72.74 % |
| Male Literacy | 56.70 % | 77.84 % |
| Female Literacy | 39.28 % | 67.07 % |
City/Metros in Purnia District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Purnia District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purnia (Urban Agglomeration) | 312,669 | 164,031 | 148,638 |
| Cities inside Purnia District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purnia (Municipal Corporation) | 282,248 | 148,077 | 134,171 |