Purwa Population
As per the 2011 Census, Purwa Tehsil has a population of 4.60 Lac (4,59,539) with 2.39 Lac (2,39,181) males and 2.20 Lac (2,20,358) females.The sex ratio in Purwa is 922, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purwa Tehsil is 64.35 k (64,348) which is 14% of Purwa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purwa Tehsil is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Purwa Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Unnao District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Purwa Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Purwa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.46 Lac (5,45,567), indicating a 18.72% increased from Purwa 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.63 Lac.
Purwa Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Purwa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.51 Lac (5,51,014), projecting a 19.91% increased from Purwa 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.66 Lac.
Purwa Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Purwa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.15 Lac (4,14,765), accounting for 90.26% of the Purwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.16 Lac (2,16,285), and the Hindu female population is around 1.98 Lac (1,98,480).
Purwa Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Purwa Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 43.17 k (43,171), accounting for 9.39% of the Purwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 22.07 k (22,068), and the Muslim female population is around 21.10 k (21,103).
Purwa Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,14,765 | 90.26% |
| Muslim | 43,171 | 9.39% |
| Religion not stated | 1,004 | 0.22% |
| Christian | 486 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 56 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 39 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 18 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPurwa Urban Population
The Urban population of Purwa Tehsil is 39.95 k (39,951), with 20.74 k (20,740) being males and 19.21 k (19,211) being females, making up 8.69% of the Purwa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Purwa Rural Population
The Rural population of Purwa Tehsil is 4.20 Lac (4,19,588), with 2.18 Lac (2,18,441) being males and 2.01 Lac (2,01,147) being females, making up 91.31% of the Purwa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Purwa Literacy Rate
Purwa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.32% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purwa Tehsil is 75.35 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purwa Tehsil is 54.43 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Purwa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 70.76%, while in the rural regions of Purwa Tehsil, it is around 64.8%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purwa
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.32 | 75.35 | 54.43 |
| Urban Area | 70.76 | 76.32 | 64.76 |
| Rural Area | 64.8 | 75.26 | 53.43 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Purwa
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.6 | 76 | 54.26 |
| Muslim | 62.56 | 68.91 | 55.94 |
| Religion not stated | 67.45 | 77.17 | 57.81 |
| Christian | 65.11 | 74.04 | 55.78 |
Purwa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purwa Tehsil is 1.50 Lac (1,50,221) with 77.77 k (77,774) males and 72.45 k (72,447) females, which is 32.69% of Purwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Purwa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purwa Tehsil is 309 (309) with 160 (160) males and 149 (149) females, which is 0.07% of Purwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purwa
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 922 |
| Urban Area | 927 |
| Rural Area | 921 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Purwa
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 918 |
| Muslim | 957 |
| Religion not stated | 969 |
| Christian | 929 |
Purwa Area & Households
The Total Area of Purwa Tehsil is 793.29 Square KM, with a population density of 579 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Purwa Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Purwa Tehsil are 270.The Total Number of households in Purwa Tehsil are 87.63 k(87,629).
Purwa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Purwa Tehsil, there are about 1.80 Lac (1,79,616) workers, making up nearly 39.09% of the Purwa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.26 Lac (1,26,226) are male workers, and about 53.39 k (53,390) are female workers.
Purwa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.46 Lac (5,45,567) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.51 Lac (5,51,014) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.56 Lac (5,55,703) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.60 Lac (5,59,851) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.64 Lac (5,64,000) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.68 Lac (5,68,148) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.72 Lac (5,72,297) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.76 Lac (5,75,892) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.79 Lac (5,79,093) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.82 Lac (5,82,296) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.85 Lac (5,85,497) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.89 Lac (5,88,700) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.92 Lac (5,91,901) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Purwa Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.92 Lac (5,91,901), with a male population of 3.05 Lac (3,05,074) and a female population of 2.87 Lac (2,86,856). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Purwa Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.