Purna Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purna Tehsil has a population of 1.83 Lac (1,82,652) with 94.00 k (93,999) males and 88.65 k (88,653) females.The sex ratio in Purna is 944, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purna Tehsil is 25.18 k (25,184) which is 13.79% of Purna Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purna Tehsil is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Purna Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Parbhani District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.

Purna Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purna Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.07 Lac (2,06,572), indicating a 13.1% increased from Purna's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 99.87 k.

Purna Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purna Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.08 Lac (2,08,144), projecting a 13.96% increased from Purna's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.01 Lac.

Purna Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Purna Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.36 Lac (1,36,487), accounting for 74.73% of the Purna Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 70.48 k (70,482), and the Hindu female population is around 66.01 k (66,005).

Purna Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Purna Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 28.07 k (28,069), accounting for 15.37% of the Purna Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 14.31 k (14,307), and the Buddhist female population is around 13.76 k (13,762).

Purna Religion Wise Population

Purna Urban Population

The Urban population of Purna Tehsil is 36.43 k (36,433), with 18.50 k (18,497) being males and 17.94 k (17,936) being females, making up 19.95% of the Purna total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Purna Rural Population

The Rural population of Purna Tehsil is 1.46 Lac (1,46,219), with 75.50 k (75,502) being males and 70.72 k (70,717) being females, making up 80.05% of the Purna total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Purna Literacy Rate

Purna Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.87% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purna Tehsil is 84 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purna Tehsil is 63.21 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Purna Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.97%, while in the rural regions of Purna Tehsil, it is around 71.58%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purna

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	73.87	84	63.21
Urban Area	82.97	91.05	74.72
Rural Area	71.58	82.26	60.27

Literacy Rate by Religion in Purna

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	72.78	83.23	61.71
Buddhist	77.36	87.14	67.25
Muslim	76.3	84.65	67.66
Jain	92.99	97.62	88.13

Purna Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purna Tehsil is 32.53 k (32,532) with 16.65 k (16,647) males and 15.89 k (15,885) females, which is 17.81% of Purna Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Purna Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purna Tehsil is 2.59 k (2,585) with 1.31 k (1,310) males and 1.28 k (1,275) females, which is 1.42% of Purna Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purna

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	944
Urban Area	970
Rural Area	937

Sex Ratio by Religion in Purna

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	937
Buddhist	962
Muslim	966
Jain	932

Purna Area & Households

The Total Area of Purna Tehsil is 611.45 Square KM, with a population density of 299 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Purna Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Purna Tehsil are 93.The Total Number of households in Purna Tehsil are 35.12 k(35,123).

Purna Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purna Tehsil, there are about 83.57 k (83,566) workers, making up nearly 45.75% of the Purna Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.03 k (51,031) are male workers, and about 32.54 k (32,535) are female workers.

Purna - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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