Pursura Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pursura Tehsil has a population of 1.73 Lac (1,73,437) with 88.91 k (88,908) males and 84.53 k (84,529) females.The sex ratio in Pursura is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pursura Tehsil is 17.80 k (17,804) which is 10.27% of Pursura Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pursura Tehsil is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pursura Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Hugli District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Pursura Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pursura Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,88,798), indicating a 8.86% increased from Pursura's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 96.19 k, and the estimated female population is 92.62 k.
Pursura Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pursura Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.90 Lac (1,89,703), projecting a 9.38% increased from Pursura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 96.60 k, and the estimated female population is 93.11 k.
Pursura Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Pursura Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.45 Lac (1,44,830), accounting for 83.51% of the Pursura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 74.35 k (74,351), and the Hindu female population is around 70.48 k (70,479).
Pursura Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pursura Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 28.24 k (28,242), accounting for 16.28% of the Pursura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 14.32 k (14,321), and the Muslim female population is around 13.92 k (13,921).
Pursura Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,44,830 | 83.51% |
| Muslim | 28,242 | 16.28% |
| Religion not stated | 242 | 0.14% |
| Christian | 79 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 20 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 12 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 9 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPursura Urban Population
The Urban population of Pursura Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Pursura total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Pursura Rural Population
The Rural population of Pursura Tehsil is 1.73 Lac (1,73,437), with 88.91 k (88,908) being males and 84.53 k (84,529) being females, making up 100% of the Pursura total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Pursura Literacy Rate
Pursura Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.12% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pursura Tehsil is 88.63 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pursura Tehsil is 75.28 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Pursura Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Pursura Tehsil, it is around 82.12%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pursura
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.12 | 88.63 | 75.28 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 82.12 | 88.63 | 75.28 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pursura
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.57 | 88.25 | 74.51 |
| Muslim | 85.03 | 90.65 | 79.29 |
| Religion not stated | 83.41 | 88.69 | 68.85 |
| Christian | 89.86 | 88.89 | 90.91 |
Pursura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pursura Tehsil is 37.03 k (37,025) with 18.77 k (18,771) males and 18.25 k (18,254) females, which is 21.35% of Pursura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Pursura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pursura Tehsil is 839 (839) with 429 (429) males and 410 (410) females, which is 0.48% of Pursura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pursura
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 951 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 951 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pursura
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 948 |
| Muslim | 973 |
| Religion not stated | 383 |
| Christian | 927 |
Pursura Area & Households
The Total Area of Pursura Tehsil is 102.07 Square KM, with a population density of 1,699 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Pursura Tehsil are 50.The Total Number of households in Pursura Tehsil are 39.75 k(39,752).
Pursura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pursura Tehsil, there are about 65.06 k (65,057) workers, making up nearly 37.51% of the Pursura Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 56.47 k (56,465) are male workers, and about 8.59 k (8,592) are female workers.
Pursura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,798) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,703) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,445) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,067) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,689) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.92 Lac (1,92,311) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.93 Lac (1,92,933) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.93 Lac (1,93,360) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.94 Lac (1,93,650) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.94 Lac (1,93,939) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.94 Lac (1,94,228) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.95 Lac (1,94,518) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.95 Lac (1,94,805) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pursura Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.95 Lac (1,94,805), with a male population of 98.52 k (98,517) and a female population of 96.29 k (96,291). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Pursura Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.