Purkhas Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purkhas Village has a population of 3.40 k (3,403) with 1.63 k (1,634) males and 1.77 k (1,769) females.The sex ratio in Purkhas is 1083, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purkhas Village is 652 (652) which is 19.16% of Purkhas Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purkhas Village is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Purkhas village is listed as part of the Kuchaikote Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Gopalganj District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.40 k

Toatl Population

1.63 k

Male Population

1.77 k

Female Population

Purkhas Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purkhas Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.19 k (4,192), indicating a 23.17% increased from Purkhas's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.01 k, and the estimated female population is 2.19 k.

Purkhas Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purkhas Village estimated population is projected to be 4.25 k (4,251), projecting a 24.91% increased from Purkhas's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.03 k, and the estimated female population is 2.22 k.

Purkhas Literacy Rate

Purkhas Village has a literacy rate of 61.29% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purkhas Village is 76.28 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purkhas Village is 47.71 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purkhas

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.29 76.28 47.71
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 61.29 76.28 47.71

Purkhas Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purkhas Village is 212 (212) with 92 (92) males and 120 (120) females, which is 6.23% of Purkhas Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1305 females for every 1000 males.

Purkhas Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purkhas Village is 162 (162) with 78 (78) males and 84 (84) females, which is 4.76% of Purkhas Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1077 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purkhas

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1083
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1083

Purkhas Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Purkhas Village are 554 (554).

Purkhas Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purkhas Village, there are about 860 (860) workers, making up nearly 25.27% of the Purkhas Village total population. Out of these, around 679 (679) are male workers, and about 181 (181) are female workers.

Purkhas - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.19 k (4,192) 23.17%
2025 4.25 k (4,251) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 4.31 k (4,309) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 4.37 k (4,366) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 4.42 k (4,423) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 4.48 k (4,479) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 4.54 k (4,536) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 4.59 k (4,588) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 4.64 k (4,637) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 4.69 k (4,685) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 4.73 k (4,734) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 4.78 k (4,783) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 4.83 k (4,832) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Purkhas Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.83 k (4,832), with a male population of 2.30 k (2,300) and a female population of 2.54 k (2,536). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Purkhas Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Purkhas Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Madha Chak 1,719
2 Dumaria 525
3 Math Hankar 0
4 Chhatar Patti 599
5 Rikhai Tola 370
6 Tola Palat Ray 447
7 Rajaram Narahwa 688
8 Narahwa Kot 1,974
9 Narahwa Sukul 2,591
10 Ahirauli Dubauli 1,912

Purkhas Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Purkhas is 3.40 k (3,403).

The estimated population of Purkhas in 2024 is approximately 4.19 k (4,192).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Purkhas is 212 (6.23%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 162 (4.76%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purkhas is 61.29%, with male literacy at 76.28% and female literacy at 47.71%.

The sex ratio in Purkhas is 1083 females for every 1000 males.

Purkhas population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.