Purulia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purulia Village has a population of 472 (472) with 252 (252) males and 220 (220) females.The sex ratio in Purulia is 874, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purulia Village is 41 (41) which is 8.69% of Purulia Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purulia Village is 783 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Purulia village is listed as part of the Potashpur - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Purba Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

472

Toatl Population

252

Male Population

220

Female Population

Purulia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purulia Village current estimated population is projected to be 514 (514), indicating a 8.86% increased from Purulia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 273 , and the estimated female population is 242 .

Purulia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purulia Village estimated population is projected to be 517 (517), projecting a 9.38% increased from Purulia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 274 , and the estimated female population is 243 .

Purulia Literacy Rate

Purulia Village has a literacy rate of 91.88% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purulia Village is 93.89 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purulia Village is 89.6 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 91.88 93.89 89.6
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 91.88 93.89 89.6

Purulia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Purulia Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Purulia Village.

Purulia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purulia

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 874
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 874

Purulia Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Purulia Village are 109 (109).

Purulia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purulia Village, there are about 293 (293) workers, making up nearly 62.08% of the Purulia Village total population. Out of these, around 158 (158) are male workers, and about 135 (135) are female workers.

Purulia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 514 (514) 8.86%
2025 517 (517) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 519 (519) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 520 (520) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 522 (522) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 524 (524) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 526 (526) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 527 (527) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 528 (528) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 528 (528) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 529 (529) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 530 (530) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 531 (531) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Purulia Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 531 (531), with a male population of 280 (280) and a female population of 251 (251). 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 Shankar Gerya 785
2 Madhabasan 443
3 Asharya Bandh 651
4 Nilapur 514
5 Pandua Para 746
6 Kulrakhi 797
7 Kat Ranka 650
8 Maishali 540
9 Sholpeta 363
10 Banamalipur 5

Purulia Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Purulia is 472 (472).

The estimated population of Purulia in 2024 is approximately 514 (514).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Purulia is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purulia is 91.88%, with male literacy at 93.89% and female literacy at 89.6%.

The sex ratio in Purulia is 874 females for every 1000 males.

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