Puncha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Puncha Tehsil has a population of 1.24 Lac (1,23,855) with 62.68 k (62,676) males and 61.18 k (61,179) females.The sex ratio in Puncha is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Puncha Tehsil is 16.01 k (16,012) which is 12.93% of Puncha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Puncha Tehsil is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Puncha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Puncha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Puncha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.35 Lac (1,34,824), indicating a 8.86% increased from Puncha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 67.81 k, and the estimated female population is 67.03 k.
Puncha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Puncha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.35 Lac (1,35,471), projecting a 9.38% increased from Puncha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 68.10 k, and the estimated female population is 67.39 k.
Puncha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Puncha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.02 Lac (1,01,672), accounting for 82.09% of the Puncha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 51.63 k (51,634), and the Hindu female population is around 50.04 k (50,038).
Puncha Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Puncha Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 17.44 k (17,440), accounting for 14.08% of the Puncha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 8.63 k (8,630), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 8.81 k (8,810).
Puncha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,01,672 | 82.09% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 17,440 | 14.08% |
| Muslim | 4,402 | 3.55% |
| Religion not stated | 278 | 0.22% |
| Christian | 53 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 5 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPuncha Urban Population
The Urban population of Puncha Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Puncha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Puncha Rural Population
The Rural population of Puncha Tehsil is 1.24 Lac (1,23,855), with 62.68 k (62,676) being males and 61.18 k (61,179) being females, making up 100% of the Puncha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Puncha Literacy Rate
Puncha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.14% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Puncha Tehsil is 81.16 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Puncha Tehsil is 54.82 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Puncha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Puncha Tehsil, it is around 68.14%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Puncha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.14 | 81.16 | 54.82 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 68.14 | 81.16 | 54.82 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Puncha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.03 | 81.83 | 55.84 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 62.95 | 76.39 | 49.84 |
| Muslim | 68.49 | 84.12 | 51.92 |
| Religion not stated | 63.36 | 81.19 | 49.62 |
Puncha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Puncha Tehsil is 18.01 k (18,006) with 9.07 k (9,066) males and 8.94 k (8,940) females, which is 14.54% of Puncha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Puncha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Puncha Tehsil is 30.64 k (30,641) with 15.23 k (15,231) males and 15.41 k (15,410) females, which is 24.74% of Puncha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Puncha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 977 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 977 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Puncha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 970 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1021 |
| Muslim | 952 |
| Religion not stated | 1189 |
Puncha Area & Households
The Total Area of Puncha Tehsil is 328.22 Square KM, with a population density of 377 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Puncha Tehsil are 109.The Total Number of households in Puncha Tehsil are 25.26 k(25,262).
Puncha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Puncha Tehsil, there are about 65.03 k (65,031) workers, making up nearly 52.51% of the Puncha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.33 k (36,327) are male workers, and about 28.70 k (28,704) are female workers.
Puncha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.35 Lac (1,34,824) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.35 Lac (1,35,471) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.36 Lac (1,36,001) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.36 Lac (1,36,445) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.37 Lac (1,36,889) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.37 Lac (1,37,333) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.38 Lac (1,37,778) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,083) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,289) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,496) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.39 Lac (1,38,703) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.39 Lac (1,38,909) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.39 Lac (1,39,115) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Puncha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.39 Lac (1,39,115), with a male population of 69.45 k (69,450) and a female population of 69.69 k (69,692). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Puncha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.