Purnahiya Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purnahiya Tehsil has a population of 91.95 k (91,949) with 48.63 k (48,630) males and 43.32 k (43,319) females.The sex ratio in Purnahiya is 891, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purnahiya Tehsil is 17.82 k (17,819) which is 19.38% of Purnahiya Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purnahiya Tehsil is 933 females for every 1000 males.

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

Purnahiya Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purnahiya Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.13 Lac (1,13,251), indicating a 23.17% increased from Purnahiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 59.66 k, and the estimated female population is 53.58 k.

Purnahiya Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purnahiya Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.15 Lac (1,14,855), projecting a 24.91% increased from Purnahiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 60.48 k, and the estimated female population is 54.37 k.

Purnahiya Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Purnahiya Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 86.34 k (86,342), accounting for 93.9% of the Purnahiya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 45.75 k (45,751), and the Hindu female population is around 40.59 k (40,591).

Purnahiya Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Purnahiya Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.22 k (5,216), accounting for 5.67% of the Purnahiya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.67 k (2,670), and the Muslim female population is around 2.55 k (2,546).

Purnahiya Religion Wise Population

Purnahiya Urban Population

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

Purnahiya Rural Population

The Rural population of Purnahiya Tehsil is 91.95 k (91,949), with 48.63 k (48,630) being males and 43.32 k (43,319) being females, making up 100% of the Purnahiya total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Purnahiya Literacy Rate

Purnahiya Tehsil has a literacy rate of 54.96% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purnahiya Tehsil is 63.01 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purnahiya Tehsil is 45.82 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Purnahiya Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Purnahiya Tehsil, it is around 54.96%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purnahiya

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	54.96	63.01	45.82
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	54.96	63.01	45.82

Literacy Rate by Religion in Purnahiya

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	55.54	63.59	46.38
Muslim	44.96	52.92	36.42
Religion not stated	59.71	62.5	56.72
Sikh	55.1	64.71	44.68

Purnahiya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purnahiya Tehsil is 15.44 k (15,441) with 8.18 k (8,183) males and 7.26 k (7,258) females, which is 16.79% of Purnahiya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 887 females for every 1000 males.

Purnahiya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purnahiya Tehsil is 38 (38) with 16 (16) males and 22 (22) females, which is 0.04% of Purnahiya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1375 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purnahiya

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	891
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	891

Sex Ratio by Religion in Purnahiya

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	888
Muslim	954
Religion not stated	832
Sikh	1081

Purnahiya Area & Households

The Total Area of Purnahiya Tehsil is 52.46 Square KM, with a population density of 1,753 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Purnahiya Tehsil are 26.The Total Number of households in Purnahiya Tehsil are 21.60 k(21,600).

Purnahiya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purnahiya Tehsil, there are about 31.61 k (31,611) workers, making up nearly 34.38% of the Purnahiya Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 23.94 k (23,942) are male workers, and about 7.67 k (7,669) are female workers.

Purnahiya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Purnahiya Census Frequently Asked Questions