Purwa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purwa Village has a population of 2.22 k (2,215) with 1.18 k (1,177) males and 1.04 k (1,038) females.The sex ratio in Purwa is 882, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purwa Village is 322 (322) which is 14.54% of Purwa Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purwa Village is 906 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Purwa village is listed as part of the Barhampur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Buxar District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.22 k

Toatl Population

1.18 k

Male Population

1.04 k

Female Population

Purwa Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Purwa Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.77 k (2,767), indicating a 24.91% increased from Purwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.46 k, and the estimated female population is 1.30 k.

Purwa Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Purwa Village estimated population is projected to be 2.81 k (2,805), projecting a 26.61% increased from Purwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.48 k, and the estimated female population is 1.32 k.

Purwa Literacy Rate

Purwa Village has a literacy rate of 76.33% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purwa Village is 87.8 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purwa Village is 63.28 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purwa

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 76.33 87.8 63.28
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 76.33 87.8 63.28

Purwa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purwa Village is 243 (243) with 130 (130) males and 113 (113) females, which is 10.97% of Purwa Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 870 females for every 1000 males.

Purwa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Purwa Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Purwa Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purwa

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 882
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 882

Purwa Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Purwa Village are 313 (313).

Purwa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purwa Village, there are about 617 (617) workers, making up nearly 27.86% of the Purwa Village total population. Out of these, around 461 (461) are male workers, and about 156 (156) are female workers.

Purwa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.77 k (2,767) 24.91%
2026 2.81 k (2,805) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 2.84 k (2,842) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 2.88 k (2,879) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 2.92 k (2,916) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 2.95 k (2,953) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 2.99 k (2,987) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 3.02 k (3,018) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 3.05 k (3,050) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 3.08 k (3,082) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 3.11 k (3,113) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 3.15 k (3,145) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Purwa Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.15 k (3,145), with a male population of 1.66 k (1,657) and a female population of 1.49 k (1,488). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Purwa Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.

Purwa Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Rupah 0
2 Bhojwalia 0
3 Gahauna 3,176
4 Dekuli 0
5 Dhan Chhapra 809
6 Dhebani 249
7 Barhampur 17,057
8 Kant 6,004
9 Madhukara 0
10 Menhmarara 0

Purwa Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Purwa is 2.22 k (2,215).

The estimated population of Purwa in 2025 is approximately 2.77 k (2,767).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Purwa is 243 (10.97%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purwa is 76.33%, with male literacy at 87.8% and female literacy at 63.28%.

The sex ratio in Purwa is 882 females for every 1000 males.

Purwa population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.55% up to 2036.