Purunia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purunia Village has a population of 1.03 k (1,031) with 553 (553) males and 478 (478) females.The sex ratio in Purunia is 865, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purunia Village is 124 (124) which is 12.03% of Purunia Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purunia Village is 824 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Purunia village is listed as part of the Mejhia Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Bankura District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.03 k

Toatl Population

553

Male Population

478

Female Population

Purunia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purunia Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.12 k (1,123), indicating a 8.86% increased from Purunia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 599 , and the estimated female population is 524 .

Purunia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purunia Village estimated population is projected to be 1.13 k (1,128), projecting a 9.38% increased from Purunia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 601 , and the estimated female population is 527 .

Purunia Literacy Rate

Purunia Village has a literacy rate of 59.21% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purunia Village is 72.78 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purunia Village is 43.6 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purunia

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.21 72.78 43.6
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 59.21 72.78 43.6

Purunia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purunia Village is 344 (344) with 174 (174) males and 170 (170) females, which is 33.37% of Purunia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Purunia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Purunia Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Purunia Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purunia

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 865
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 865

Purunia Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Purunia Village are 232 (232).

Purunia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purunia Village, there are about 438 (438) workers, making up nearly 42.48% of the Purunia Village total population. Out of these, around 315 (315) are male workers, and about 123 (123) are female workers.

Purunia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.12 k (1,123) 8.86%
2025 1.13 k (1,128) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.13 k (1,133) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.14 k (1,136) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.14 k (1,140) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.14 k (1,144) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.15 k (1,147) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.15 k (1,150) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.15 k (1,152) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.15 k (1,153) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.16 k (1,155) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.16 k (1,157) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.16 k (1,159) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Purunia Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.16 k (1,159), with a male population of 613 (613) and a female population of 545 (545). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Purunia Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Purunia Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Nandanpur 628
2 Mochrakend 1,919
3 Bharra 1,912
4 Telenda 980
5 Murra 265
6 Balarampur 0
7 Damodar Mohan 252
8 Ramchandrapur 2,680
9 Debagram 620
10 Purbator 134

Purunia Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Purunia is 1.03 k (1,031).

The estimated population of Purunia in 2024 is approximately 1.12 k (1,123).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Purunia is 344 (33.37%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purunia is 59.21%, with male literacy at 72.78% and female literacy at 43.6%.

The sex ratio in Purunia is 865 females for every 1000 males.

Purunia population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.