Purikona Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purikona Village has a population of 625 (625) with 290 (290) males and 335 (335) females.The sex ratio in Purikona is 1156, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purikona Village is 92 (92) which is 14.72% of Purikona Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purikona Village is 878 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Purikona village is listed as part of the Bishamakatak Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Rayagada District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

625

Toatl Population

290

Male Population

335

Female Population

Purikona Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purikona Village current estimated population is projected to be 693 (693), indicating a 10.73% increased from Purikona's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 320 , and the estimated female population is 373 .

Purikona Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purikona Village estimated population is projected to be 697 (697), projecting a 11.42% increased from Purikona's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 322 , and the estimated female population is 376 .

Purikona Literacy Rate

Purikona Village has a literacy rate of 34.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purikona Village is 41.49 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purikona Village is 28.42 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purikona

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 34.33 41.49 28.42
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 34.33 41.49 28.42

Purikona Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purikona Village is 21 (21) with 14 (14) males and 7 (7) females, which is 3.36% of Purikona Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 500 females for every 1000 males.

Purikona Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purikona Village is 597 (597) with 273 (273) males and 324 (324) females, which is 95.52% of Purikona Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1187 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purikona

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1156
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1156

Purikona Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Purikona Village are 143 (143).

Purikona Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purikona Village, there are about 378 (378) workers, making up nearly 60.48% of the Purikona Village total population. Out of these, around 177 (177) are male workers, and about 201 (201) are female workers.

Purikona - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 693 (693) 10.73%
2025 697 (697) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 701 (701) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 704 (704) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 707 (707) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 710 (710) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 714 (714) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 716 (716) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 719 (719) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 721 (721) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 723 (723) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 726 (726) 16% 0.36 %
2036 728 (728) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Purikona Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 728 (728), with a male population of 335 (335) and a female population of 394 (394). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Purikona Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Purikona Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Hazaridanga 221
2 Kundampadar 270
3 Kalapai 347
4 Konabai 504
5 Rekhapai 127
6 Libharkona 167
7 Dachupai 50
8 Banapur 392
9 Badajamiti 91
10 Sanajamiti 17

Purikona Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Purikona is 625 (625).

The estimated population of Purikona in 2024 is approximately 693 (693).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Purikona is 21 (3.36%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 597 (95.52%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purikona is 34.33%, with male literacy at 41.49% and female literacy at 28.42%.

The sex ratio in Purikona is 1156 females for every 1000 males.

Purikona population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.