Purulia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purulia Village has a population of 486 (486) with 245 (245) males and 241 (241) females.The sex ratio in Purulia is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purulia Village is 18 (18) which is 3.7% of Purulia Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purulia Village is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

486

Toatl Population

245

Male Population

241

Female Population

Purulia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purulia Village current estimated population is projected to be 530 (530), indicating a 8.86% increased from Purulia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 266 , and the estimated female population is 265 .

Purulia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purulia Village estimated population is projected to be 532 (532), projecting a 9.38% increased from Purulia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 267 , and the estimated female population is 266 .

Purulia Literacy Rate

Purulia Village has a literacy rate of 79.91% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purulia Village is 87.29 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purulia Village is 72.41 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purulia

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.91 87.29 72.41
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 79.91 87.29 72.41

Purulia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purulia Village is 203 (203) with 100 (100) males and 103 (103) females, which is 41.77% of Purulia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1030 females for every 1000 males.

Purulia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purulia Village is 15 (15) with 7 (7) males and 8 (8) females, which is 3.09% of Purulia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1143 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purulia

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 984
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 984

Purulia Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Purulia Village are 114 (114).

Purulia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purulia Village, there are about 217 (217) workers, making up nearly 44.65% of the Purulia Village total population. Out of these, around 161 (161) are male workers, and about 56 (56) are female workers.

Purulia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 530 (530) 8.86%
2025 532 (532) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 534 (534) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 536 (536) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 538 (538) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 539 (539) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 541 (541) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 542 (542) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 543 (543) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 544 (544) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 545 (545) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 546 (546) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 546 (546) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Purulia Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 546 (546), with a male population of 272 (272) and a female population of 275 (275). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Purulia Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Purulia Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Dewani 3,593
2 Banpur 1,220
3 Bamunia 832
4 Khandra 1,919
5 Kuljora 2,573
6 Sihigram 1,377
7 Dhanya Kherur 1,297
8 Sonagachhi 814
9 Temohani 0
10 Ganguria 1,089

Purulia Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Purulia is 486 (486).

The estimated population of Purulia in 2024 is approximately 530 (530).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Purulia is 203 (41.77%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 15 (3.09%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purulia is 79.91%, with male literacy at 87.29% and female literacy at 72.41%.

The sex ratio in Purulia is 984 females for every 1000 males.

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