Purnia East Population
As per the 2011 Census, Purnia East Tehsil has a population of 4.45 Lac (4,45,326) with 2.32 Lac (2,32,433) males and 2.13 Lac (2,12,893) females.The sex ratio in Purnia East is 916, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purnia East Tehsil is 77.26 k (77,255) which is 17.35% of Purnia East Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purnia East Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Purnia East Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purnia District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Purnia East Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Purnia East Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.48 Lac (5,48,495), indicating a 23.17% increased from Purnia East's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.63 Lac.
Purnia East Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Purnia East Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.56 Lac (5,56,261), projecting a 24.91% increased from Purnia East's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.67 Lac.
Purnia East Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Purnia East Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.05 Lac (3,05,155), accounting for 68.52% of the Purnia East Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.60 Lac (1,60,160), and the Hindu female population is around 1.45 Lac (1,44,995).
Purnia East Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Purnia East Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.35 Lac (1,34,746), accounting for 30.26% of the Purnia East Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 69.52 k (69,517), and the Muslim female population is around 65.23 k (65,229).
Purnia East Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,05,155 | 68.52% |
| Muslim | 1,34,746 | 30.26% |
| Christian | 2,184 | 0.49% |
| Religion not stated | 1,226 | 0.28% |
| Jain | 1,012 | 0.23% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 575 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 363 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 65 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPurnia East Urban Population
The Urban population of Purnia East Tehsil is 2.82 Lac (2,82,248), with 1.48 Lac (1,48,077) being males and 1.34 Lac (1,34,171) being females, making up 63.38% of the Purnia East total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 907 females for every 1000 males.
Purnia East Rural Population
The Rural population of Purnia East Tehsil is 1.63 Lac (1,63,078), with 84.36 k (84,356) being males and 78.72 k (78,722) being females, making up 36.62% of the Purnia East total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Purnia East Literacy Rate
Purnia East Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purnia East Tehsil is 70.6 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purnia East Tehsil is 58.43 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Purnia East Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.02%, while in the rural regions of Purnia East Tehsil, it is around 49.58%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purnia East
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.81 | 70.6 | 58.43 |
| Urban Area | 73.02 | 77.87 | 67.62 |
| Rural Area | 49.58 | 56.91 | 41.65 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Purnia East
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.6 | 76.32 | 64.23 |
| Muslim | 50.41 | 56.14 | 44.25 |
| Christian | 70.27 | 75.95 | 64.67 |
| Religion not stated | 66.56 | 74.54 | 57.96 |
Purnia East Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purnia East Tehsil is 49.63 k (49,626) with 25.59 k (25,589) males and 24.04 k (24,037) females, which is 11.14% of Purnia East Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Purnia East Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purnia East Tehsil is 26.69 k (26,687) with 13.69 k (13,687) males and 13.00 k (13,000) females, which is 5.99% of Purnia East Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purnia East
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 916 |
| Urban Area | 907 |
| Rural Area | 934 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Purnia East
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 906 |
| Muslim | 939 |
| Christian | 1008 |
| Religion not stated | 937 |
Purnia East Area & Households
The Total Area of Purnia East Tehsil is 256.31 Square KM, with a population density of 1,737 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Purnia East Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Purnia East Tehsil are 83.The Total Number of households in Purnia East Tehsil are 85.20 k(85,196).
Purnia East Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Purnia East Tehsil, there are about 1.36 Lac (1,36,460) workers, making up nearly 30.64% of the Purnia East Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.07 Lac (1,06,519) are male workers, and about 29.94 k (29,941) are female workers.
Purnia East - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.48 Lac (5,48,495) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.56 Lac (5,56,261) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.64 Lac (5,63,829) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.71 Lac (5,71,253) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.79 Lac (5,78,677) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.86 Lac (5,86,101) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.94 Lac (5,93,525) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.00 Lac (6,00,339) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.07 Lac (6,06,714) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.13 Lac (6,13,089) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.19 Lac (6,19,464) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.26 Lac (6,25,838) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.32 Lac (6,32,213) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Purnia East Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.32 Lac (6,32,213), with a male population of 3.27 Lac (3,27,085) and a female population of 3.05 Lac (3,05,121). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Purnia East Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.