Purunia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purunia Village has a population of 2.13 k (2,129) with 1.11 k (1,105) males and 1.02 k (1,024) females.The sex ratio in Purunia is 927, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purunia Village is 206 (206) which is 9.68% of Purunia Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purunia Village is 908 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.13 k

Toatl Population

1.11 k

Male Population

1.02 k

Female Population

Purunia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purunia Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.32 k (2,318), indicating a 8.86% increased from Purunia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.20 k, and the estimated female population is 1.12 k.

Purunia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purunia Village estimated population is projected to be 2.33 k (2,329), projecting a 9.38% increased from Purunia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.20 k, and the estimated female population is 1.13 k.

Purunia Literacy Rate

Purunia Village has a literacy rate of 86.17% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purunia Village is 92.98 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purunia Village is 78.83 higher 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 86.17 92.98 78.83
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 86.17 92.98 78.83

Purunia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purunia Village is 276 (276) with 147 (147) males and 129 (129) females, which is 12.96% of Purunia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 878 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 927
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 927

Purunia Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Purunia Village are 414 (414).

Purunia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purunia Village, there are about 681 (681) workers, making up nearly 31.99% of the Purunia Village total population. Out of these, around 617 (617) are male workers, and about 64 (64) are female workers.

Purunia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.32 k (2,318) 8.86%
2025 2.33 k (2,329) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.34 k (2,338) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.35 k (2,346) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.35 k (2,354) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.36 k (2,361) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.37 k (2,369) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.37 k (2,374) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.38 k (2,378) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.38 k (2,381) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.39 k (2,385) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.39 k (2,388) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.39 k (2,392) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Purunia Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.39 k (2,392), with a male population of 1.23 k (1,225) and a female population of 1.17 k (1,167). 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 Chakpurushottanpur 266
2 Gobrachak 216
3 Mundigobra 74
4 Begunia 791
5 Madhabpur 503
6 Bhimdebchak 671
7 Dantunia 1,254
8 Amarda 1,166

Purunia Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Purunia is 2.13 k (2,129).

The estimated population of Purunia in 2024 is approximately 2.32 k (2,318).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Purunia is 276 (12.96%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purunia is 86.17%, with male literacy at 92.98% and female literacy at 78.83%.

The sex ratio in Purunia is 927 females for every 1000 males.

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