Purikh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Purikh Village has a population of 7.00 k (6,999) with 3.69 k (3,686) males and 3.31 k (3,313) females.The sex ratio in Purikh is 899, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purikh Village is 1.37 k (1,369) which is 19.56% of Purikh Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purikh Village is 823 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Purikh village is listed as part of the Satar Kataiya Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Saharsa District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
Female Population
Purikh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Purikh Village current estimated population is projected to be 8.62 k (8,621), indicating a 23.17% increased from Purikh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.52 k, and the estimated female population is 4.10 k.
Purikh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Purikh Village estimated population is projected to be 8.74 k (8,743), projecting a 24.91% increased from Purikh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.59 k, and the estimated female population is 4.16 k.
Purikh Literacy Rate
Purikh Village has a literacy rate of 54.25% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purikh Village is 63.41 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purikh Village is 44.27 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purikh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54.25 | 63.41 | 44.27 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 54.25 | 63.41 | 44.27 |
Purikh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purikh Village is 905 (905) with 478 (478) males and 427 (427) females, which is 12.93% of Purikh Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Purikh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purikh Village is 439 (439) with 222 (222) males and 217 (217) females, which is 6.27% of Purikh Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purikh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 899 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 899 |
Purikh Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Purikh Village are 1.49 k(1,485).
Purikh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Purikh Village, there are about 2.53 k (2,527) workers, making up nearly 36.11% of the Purikh Village total population. Out of these, around 1.65 k (1,649) are male workers, and about 878 (878) are female workers.
Purikh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.62 k (8,621) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.74 k (8,743) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.86 k (8,862) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.98 k (8,979) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.10 k (9,095) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.21 k (9,212) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.33 k (9,329) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.44 k (9,436) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.54 k (9,536) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.64 k (9,636) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.74 k (9,736) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.84 k (9,837) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.94 k (9,937) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Purikh Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.94 k (9,937), with a male population of 5.19 k (5,188) and a female population of 4.75 k (4,749). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Purikh Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.
Purikh Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barahser | 3,724 |
| 2 | Matiari Badh | 207 |
| 3 | Chauri Bijalpur | 0 |
| 4 | Bela | 3,615 |
| 5 | Tuniahi | 1,058 |
| 6 | Pipra | 694 |
| 7 | Panidaha | 815 |
| 8 | Makuna | 3,684 |
| 9 | Rakeapatti | 5,690 |
| 10 | Bijalpur | 5,059 |