Purangan Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purangan Village has a population of 3.05 k (3,049) with 1.59 k (1,592) males and 1.46 k (1,457) females.The sex ratio in Purangan is 916, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purangan Village is 299 (299) which is 9.81% of Purangan Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purangan Village is 802 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Purangan village is listed as part of the Galsi - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Barddhaman District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.05 k

Toatl Population

1.59 k

Male Population

1.46 k

Female Population

Purangan Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purangan Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.32 k (3,320), indicating a 8.86% increased from Purangan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.72 k, and the estimated female population is 1.60 k.

Purangan Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purangan Village estimated population is projected to be 3.34 k (3,335), projecting a 9.38% increased from Purangan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.73 k, and the estimated female population is 1.61 k.

Purangan Literacy Rate

Purangan Village has a literacy rate of 67.53% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purangan Village is 72.72 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purangan Village is 61.93 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purangan

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.53 72.72 61.93
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 67.53 72.72 61.93

Purangan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purangan Village is 812 (812) with 429 (429) males and 383 (383) females, which is 26.63% of Purangan Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 893 females for every 1000 males.

Purangan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purangan Village is 59 (59) with 30 (30) males and 29 (29) females, which is 1.94% of Purangan Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purangan

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 916
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 916

Purangan Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Purangan Village are 731 (731).

Purangan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purangan Village, there are about 1.29 k (1,289) workers, making up nearly 42.28% of the Purangan Village total population. Out of these, around 993 (993) are male workers, and about 296 (296) are female workers.

Purangan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.32 k (3,320) 8.86%
2025 3.34 k (3,335) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 3.35 k (3,348) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 3.36 k (3,359) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 3.37 k (3,370) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 3.38 k (3,381) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 3.39 k (3,392) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 3.40 k (3,400) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 3.41 k (3,405) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 3.41 k (3,410) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 3.42 k (3,415) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 3.42 k (3,420) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 3.43 k (3,425) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Purangan Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.43 k (3,425), with a male population of 1.77 k (1,765) and a female population of 1.66 k (1,660). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Purangan Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Purangan Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Ramgopalpur 4,362
2 Kashpur 767
3 Simasimi 803
4 Bikrampur 977
5 Naldanga 225
6 Chak Khandajuli 83
7 Khanjuli 1,069
8 Sundalpur 2,145
9 Mallasarul 4,439
10 Sirarai 6,915

Purangan Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Purangan is 3.05 k (3,049).

The estimated population of Purangan in 2024 is approximately 3.32 k (3,320).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Purangan is 812 (26.63%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 59 (1.94%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purangan is 67.53%, with male literacy at 72.72% and female literacy at 61.93%.

The sex ratio in Purangan is 916 females for every 1000 males.

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