Puraini Population
As per the 2011 Census, Puraini Tehsil has a population of 1.04 Lac (1,04,436) with 54.69 k (54,688) males and 49.75 k (49,748) females.The sex ratio in Puraini is 910, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Puraini Tehsil is 21.79 k (21,789) which is 20.86% of Puraini Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Puraini Tehsil is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Puraini Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Madhepura District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Puraini Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Puraini Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.29 Lac (1,28,631), indicating a 23.17% increased from Puraini's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 67.09 k, and the estimated female population is 61.54 k.
Puraini Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Puraini Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.30 Lac (1,30,452), projecting a 24.91% increased from Puraini's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 68.02 k, and the estimated female population is 62.44 k.
Puraini Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Puraini Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 85.58 k (85,575), accounting for 81.94% of the Puraini Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 44.93 k (44,933), and the Hindu female population is around 40.64 k (40,642).
Puraini Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Puraini Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 18.65 k (18,647), accounting for 17.85% of the Puraini Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.66 k (9,661), and the Muslim female population is around 8.99 k (8,986).
Puraini Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85,575 | 81.94% |
| Muslim | 18,647 | 17.85% |
| Religion not stated | 149 | 0.14% |
| Christian | 46 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 8 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 8 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPuraini Urban Population
The Urban population of Puraini Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Puraini total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Puraini Rural Population
The Rural population of Puraini Tehsil is 1.04 Lac (1,04,436), with 54.69 k (54,688) being males and 49.75 k (49,748) being females, making up 100% of the Puraini total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Puraini Literacy Rate
Puraini Tehsil has a literacy rate of 50.06% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Puraini Tehsil is 59.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Puraini Tehsil is 40.12 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Puraini Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Puraini Tehsil, it is around 50.06%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Puraini
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50.06 | 59.03 | 40.12 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 50.06 | 59.03 | 40.12 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Puraini
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 53.88 | 63.21 | 43.46 |
| Muslim | 31.87 | 38.68 | 24.47 |
| Religion not stated | 56.52 | 83.72 | 40.28 |
| Christian | 50 | 55 | 43.75 |
Puraini Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Puraini Tehsil is 10.28 k (10,276) with 5.45 k (5,445) males and 4.83 k (4,831) females, which is 9.84% of Puraini Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Puraini Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Puraini Tehsil is 125 (125) with 58 (58) males and 67 (67) females, which is 0.12% of Puraini Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1156 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Puraini
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 910 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 910 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Puraini
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 905 |
| Muslim | 931 |
| Religion not stated | 1366 |
| Christian | 1000 |
Puraini Area & Households
The Total Area of Puraini Tehsil is 95.97 Square KM, with a population density of 1,088 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Puraini Tehsil are 31.The Total Number of households in Puraini Tehsil are 20.14 k(20,139).
Puraini Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Puraini Tehsil, there are about 39.00 k (39,001) workers, making up nearly 37.34% of the Puraini Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 24.95 k (24,954) are male workers, and about 14.05 k (14,047) are female workers.
Puraini - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.29 Lac (1,28,631) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,452) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.32 Lac (1,32,227) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.34 Lac (1,33,968) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,709) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.37 Lac (1,37,450) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.39 Lac (1,39,191) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.41 Lac (1,40,789) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.42 Lac (1,42,284) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.44 Lac (1,43,779) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.45 Lac (1,45,274) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.47 Lac (1,46,769) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.48 Lac (1,48,264) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Puraini Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.48 Lac (1,48,264), with a male population of 76.96 k (76,959) and a female population of 71.30 k (71,300). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Puraini Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.