Purkela Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purkela Village has a population of 853 (853) with 415 (415) males and 438 (438) females.The sex ratio in Purkela is 1056, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purkela Village is 137 (137) which is 16.06% of Purkela Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purkela Village is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Purkela village is listed as part of the Lundra Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Surguja District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

853

Toatl Population

415

Male Population

438

Female Population

Purkela Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purkela Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.02 k (1,017), indicating a 19.17% increased from Purkela's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 494 , and the estimated female population is 523 .

Purkela Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purkela Village estimated population is projected to be 1.03 k (1,028), projecting a 20.5% increased from Purkela's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 500 , and the estimated female population is 529 .

Purkela Literacy Rate

Purkela Village has a literacy rate of 57.12% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purkela Village is 68.02 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purkela Village is 47.04 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purkela

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 57.12 68.02 47.04
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 57.12 68.02 47.04

Purkela Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purkela Village is 14 (14) with 9 (9) males and 5 (5) females, which is 1.64% of Purkela Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 556 females for every 1000 males.

Purkela Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purkela Village is 758 (758) with 369 (369) males and 389 (389) females, which is 88.86% of Purkela Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1055 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purkela

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1056
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1056

Purkela Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Purkela Village are 181 (181).

Purkela Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purkela Village, there are about 445 (445) workers, making up nearly 52.17% of the Purkela Village total population. Out of these, around 230 (230) are male workers, and about 215 (215) are female workers.

Purkela - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.02 k (1,017) 19.17%
2025 1.03 k (1,028) 20.5% 1.33 %
2026 1.04 k (1,039) 21.74% 1.24 %
2027 1.05 k (1,049) 22.91% 1.17 %
2028 1.06 k (1,059) 24.08% 1.17 %
2029 1.07 k (1,069) 25.25% 1.17 %
2030 1.08 k (1,079) 26.42% 1.17 %
2031 1.09 k (1,088) 27.52% 1.1 %
2032 1.10 k (1,097) 28.58% 1.06 %
2033 1.11 k (1,106) 29.64% 1.06 %
2034 1.12 k (1,115) 30.69% 1.05 %
2035 1.12 k (1,124) 31.75% 1.06 %
2036 1.13 k (1,133) 32.81% 1.06 %

Projected estimates indicate that Purkela Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.13 k (1,133), with a male population of 550 (550) and a female population of 584 (584). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Purkela Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Purkela Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Sumerpur 980
2 Sikilma 651
3 Unchdih 961
4 Kot 2,730
5 Gangapur 1,104
6 Sayarrai 923
7 Askala 1,938
8 Lamgaon 2,200
9 Silsila 2,134
10 Udari 3,658

Purkela Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Purkela is 853 (853).

The estimated population of Purkela in 2024 is approximately 1.02 k (1,017).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Purkela is 14 (1.64%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 758 (88.86%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purkela is 57.12%, with male literacy at 68.02% and female literacy at 47.04%.

The sex ratio in Purkela is 1056 females for every 1000 males.

Purkela population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.