Punura Population

As per the 2011 Census, Punura Village has a population of 1.97 k (1,968) with 986 (986) males and 982 (982) females.The sex ratio in Punura is 996, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punura Village is 249 (249) which is 12.65% of Punura Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punura Village is 1075 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Punura village is listed as part of the Puncha Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.97 k

Toatl Population

986

Male Population

982

Female Population

Punura Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Punura Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.14 k (2,143), indicating a 8.86% increased from Punura's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.07 k, and the estimated female population is 1.08 k.

Punura Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Punura Village estimated population is projected to be 2.15 k (2,153), projecting a 9.38% increased from Punura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.07 k, and the estimated female population is 1.08 k.

Punura Literacy Rate

Punura Village has a literacy rate of 65.45% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punura Village is 81.76 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punura Village is 48.89 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punura

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 65.45 81.76 48.89
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 65.45 81.76 48.89

Punura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punura Village is 168 (168) with 76 (76) males and 92 (92) females, which is 8.54% of Punura Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1211 females for every 1000 males.

Punura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Punura Village is 561 (561) with 275 (275) males and 286 (286) females, which is 28.51% of Punura Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1040 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punura

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 996
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 996

Punura Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Punura Village are 393 (393).

Punura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Punura Village, there are about 1.06 k (1,062) workers, making up nearly 53.96% of the Punura Village total population. Out of these, around 557 (557) are male workers, and about 505 (505) are female workers.

Punura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.14 k (2,143) 8.86%
2025 2.15 k (2,153) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.16 k (2,161) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.17 k (2,169) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.18 k (2,176) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.18 k (2,183) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.19 k (2,190) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.20 k (2,195) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.20 k (2,198) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.20 k (2,201) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.20 k (2,204) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.21 k (2,208) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.21 k (2,211) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Punura Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.21 k (2,211), with a male population of 1.09 k (1,093) and a female population of 1.12 k (1,119). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Punura Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Punura Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Negurya 797
2 Makarka 399
3 Kalipur 0
4 Bhatamdi 0
5 Gargatbahal 0
6 Pratappur 266
7 Panipathar 2,118
8 Balakdi 982
9 Hariharpur 1,660
10 Saurang 1,501

Punura Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Punura is 1.97 k (1,968).

The estimated population of Punura in 2024 is approximately 2.14 k (2,143).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Punura is 168 (8.54%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 561 (28.51%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punura is 65.45%, with male literacy at 81.76% and female literacy at 48.89%.

The sex ratio in Punura is 996 females for every 1000 males.

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