Hura Population

As per the 2011 Census, Hura Tehsil has a population of 1.44 Lac (1,43,575) with 72.87 k (72,867) males and 70.71 k (70,708) females.The sex ratio in Hura is 971, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hura Tehsil is 18.47 k (18,467) which is 12.86% of Hura Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hura Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Hura Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

1.44 Lac

Toatl Population

72.87 k

Male Population

70.71 k

Female Population

Hura Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Hura Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.56 Lac (1,56,291), indicating a 8.86% increased from Hura's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 78.83 k, and the estimated female population is 77.47 k.

Hura Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Hura Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.57 Lac (1,57,041), projecting a 9.38% increased from Hura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 79.17 k, and the estimated female population is 77.89 k.

Hura Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Hura Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.16 Lac (1,16,296), accounting for 81% of the Hura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 59.11 k (59,110), and the Hindu female population is around 57.19 k (57,186).

Hura Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Hura Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 17.04 k (17,038), accounting for 11.87% of the Hura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 8.45 k (8,449), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 8.59 k (8,589).

Hura Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,16,29681%
Other religions and persuasions17,03811.87%
Muslim9,8076.83%
Religion not stated2370.17%
Christian1700.12%
Sikh160.01%
Buddhist70%
Jain40%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Hura Urban Population

The Urban population of Hura Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Hura total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Hura Rural Population

The Rural population of Hura Tehsil is 1.44 Lac (1,43,575), with 72.87 k (72,867) being males and 70.71 k (70,708) being females, making up 100% of the Hura total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Hura Literacy Rate

Hura Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.79% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hura Tehsil is 81.95 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hura Tehsil is 55.27 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Hura Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Hura Tehsil, it is around 68.79%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hura

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.79 81.95 55.27
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.79 81.95 55.27

Literacy Rate by Religion in Hura

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 69.54 82.51 56.14
Other religions and persuasions 63.9 77.38 50.82
Muslim 68.73 83.31 52.79
Religion not stated 75.63 84.95 67.31

Hura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hura Tehsil is 28.03 k (28,027) with 14.34 k (14,341) males and 13.69 k (13,686) females, which is 19.52% of Hura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Hura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hura Tehsil is 36.56 k (36,561) with 18.20 k (18,204) males and 18.36 k (18,357) females, which is 25.46% of Hura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1009 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hura

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 971
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 971

Sex Ratio by Religion in Hura

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 968
Other religions and persuasions 1017
Muslim 926
Religion not stated 992

Hura Area & Households

The Total Area of Hura Tehsil is 403.84 Square KM, with a population density of 356 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Hura Tehsil are 116.The Total Number of households in Hura Tehsil are 28.37 k(28,368).

Hura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Hura Tehsil, there are about 69.64 k (69,640) workers, making up nearly 48.5% of the Hura Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.71 k (39,705) are male workers, and about 29.94 k (29,935) are female workers.

Hura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.56 Lac (1,56,291) 8.86%
2025 1.57 Lac (1,57,041) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.58 Lac (1,57,654) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.58 Lac (1,58,169) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.59 Lac (1,58,684) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.59 Lac (1,59,199) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.60 Lac (1,59,714) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.60 Lac (1,60,068) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.60 Lac (1,60,308) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.61 Lac (1,60,547) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.61 Lac (1,60,787) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.61 Lac (1,61,026) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.61 Lac (1,61,264) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Hura Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.61 Lac (1,61,264), with a male population of 80.74 k (80,742) and a female population of 80.55 k (80,547). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Hura Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Hura Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Hura is 1.44 Lac (1,43,575).

The estimated population of Hura in 2024 is approximately 1.56 Lac (1,56,291).

Hindu constitute 81% of Hura population, amounting to approximately 1.16 Lac (1,16,296) people.

Other religions and persuasions constitute 11.87% of Hura population, totaling around 17.04 k (17,038) people.

Hindu: 81%, Other religions and persuasions: 11.87%, Muslim: 6.83%, Religion not stated: 0.17%, Christian: 0.12%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Hura is 28.03 k (19.52%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 36.56 k (25.46%).

In Hura, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.44 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hura is 68.79%, with male literacy at 81.95% and female literacy at 55.27%.

The sex ratio in Hura is 971 females for every 1000 males.

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