Punpun Population

As per the 2011 Census, Punpun Tehsil has a population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,143) with 71.91 k (71,912) males and 66.23 k (66,231) females.The sex ratio in Punpun is 922, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punpun Tehsil is 25.73 k (25,733) which is 18.63% of Punpun Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punpun Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Punpun Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Patna District in the state of BIHAR in India.

Punpun Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Punpun Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.70 Lac (1,70,147), indicating a 23.17% increased from Punpun's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 88.22 k, and the estimated female population is 81.93 k.

Punpun Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Punpun Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.73 Lac (1,72,556), projecting a 24.91% increased from Punpun's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 89.44 k, and the estimated female population is 83.12 k.

Punpun Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Punpun Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.35 Lac (1,34,897), accounting for 97.65% of the Punpun Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 70.30 k (70,300), and the Hindu female population is around 64.60 k (64,597).

Punpun Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Punpun Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.41 k (2,406), accounting for 1.74% of the Punpun Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.21 k (1,208), and the Muslim female population is around 1.20 k (1,198).

Punpun Religion Wise Population

Punpun Urban Population

The Urban population of Punpun Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Punpun total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Punpun Rural Population

The Rural population of Punpun Tehsil is 1.38 Lac (1,38,143), with 71.91 k (71,912) being males and 66.23 k (66,231) being females, making up 100% of the Punpun total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Punpun Literacy Rate

Punpun Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.5% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punpun Tehsil is 72.75 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punpun Tehsil is 51.28 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Punpun Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Punpun Tehsil, it is around 62.5%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punpun

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	62.5	72.75	51.28
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	62.5	72.75	51.28

Literacy Rate by Religion in Punpun

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	62.57	72.82	51.31
Muslim	58.61	68.2	48.94
Religion not stated	62.14	73.44	52.63
Christian	73.08	92.86	50

Punpun Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punpun Tehsil is 45.77 k (45,767) with 23.73 k (23,733) males and 22.03 k (22,034) females, which is 33.13% of Punpun Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Punpun Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Punpun Tehsil is 14 (14) with 9 (9) males and 5 (5) females, which is 0.01% of Punpun Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 556 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punpun

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	922
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	922

Sex Ratio by Religion in Punpun

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	919
Muslim	992
Religion not stated	1103
Christian	834

Punpun Area & Households

The Total Area of Punpun Tehsil is 124.25 Square KM, with a population density of 1,112 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Punpun Tehsil are 85.The Total Number of households in Punpun Tehsil are 26.10 k(26,097).

Punpun Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Punpun Tehsil, there are about 52.79 k (52,792) workers, making up nearly 38.22% of the Punpun Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.62 k (35,617) are male workers, and about 17.18 k (17,175) are female workers.

Punpun - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Punpun Census Frequently Asked Questions