Purulia - I Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purulia - I Tehsil has a population of 1.51 Lac (1,51,188) with 77.86 k (77,858) males and 73.33 k (73,330) females.The sex ratio in Purulia - I is 942, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purulia - I Tehsil is 21.98 k (21,984) which is 14.54% of Purulia - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purulia - I Tehsil is 932 females for every 1000 males.

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

Purulia - I Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purulia - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.65 Lac (1,64,578), indicating a 8.86% increased from Purulia - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 84.23 k, and the estimated female population is 80.34 k.

Purulia - I Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purulia - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.65 Lac (1,65,368), projecting a 9.38% increased from Purulia - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 84.59 k, and the estimated female population is 80.77 k.

Purulia - I Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Purulia - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.27 Lac (1,26,796), accounting for 83.87% of the Purulia - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 65.38 k (65,378), and the Hindu female population is around 61.42 k (61,418).

Purulia - I Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Purulia - I Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 11.80 k (11,803), accounting for 7.81% of the Purulia - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 6.02 k (6,019), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 5.78 k (5,784).

Purulia - I Religion Wise Population

Purulia - I Urban Population

The Urban population of Purulia - I Tehsil is 5.69 k (5,694), with 2.99 k (2,985) being males and 2.71 k (2,709) being females, making up 3.77% of the Purulia - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Purulia - I Rural Population

The Rural population of Purulia - I Tehsil is 1.45 Lac (1,45,494), with 74.87 k (74,873) being males and 70.62 k (70,621) being females, making up 96.23% of the Purulia - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Purulia - I Literacy Rate

Purulia - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.77% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purulia - I Tehsil is 78.37 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purulia - I Tehsil is 50.37 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Purulia - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 69.45%, while in the rural regions of Purulia - I Tehsil, it is around 64.58%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purulia - I

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	64.77	78.37	50.37
Urban Area	69.45	81.33	56.42
Rural Area	64.58	78.24	50.13

Literacy Rate by Religion in Purulia - I

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	65.05	78.66	50.59
Other religions and persuasions	63.01	77.94	47.5
Muslim	59.95	72.92	46.25
Christian	90.87	94.45	87.2

Purulia - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purulia - I Tehsil is 25.94 k (25,938) with 13.35 k (13,351) males and 12.59 k (12,587) females, which is 17.16% of Purulia - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Purulia - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purulia - I Tehsil is 12.66 k (12,655) with 6.44 k (6,439) males and 6.22 k (6,216) females, which is 8.37% of Purulia - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purulia - I

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	942
Urban Area	908
Rural Area	944

Sex Ratio by Religion in Purulia - I

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	940
Other religions and persuasions	961
Muslim	940
Christian	1007

Purulia - I Area & Households

The Total Area of Purulia - I Tehsil is 299.68 Square KM, with a population density of 504 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Purulia - I Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Purulia - I Tehsil are 114.The Total Number of households in Purulia - I Tehsil are 28.23 k(28,228).

Purulia - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purulia - I Tehsil, there are about 61.47 k (61,470) workers, making up nearly 40.66% of the Purulia - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 40.33 k (40,329) are male workers, and about 21.14 k (21,141) are female workers.

Purulia - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Purulia - I Census Frequently Asked Questions