Purulia - II Population
As per the 2011 Census, Purulia - II Tehsil has a population of 1.69 Lac (1,69,488) with 86.46 k (86,462) males and 83.03 k (83,026) females.The sex ratio in Purulia - II is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purulia - II Tehsil is 25.44 k (25,437) which is 15.01% of Purulia - II Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purulia - II Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Purulia - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Purulia - II Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Purulia - II Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.84 Lac (1,84,499), indicating a 8.86% increased from Purulia - II's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 93.54 k, and the estimated female population is 90.97 k.
Purulia - II Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Purulia - II Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.85 Lac (1,85,384), projecting a 9.38% increased from Purulia - II's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 93.94 k, and the estimated female population is 91.45 k.
Purulia - II Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Purulia - II Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.42 Lac (1,41,656), accounting for 83.58% of the Purulia - II Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 72.27 k (72,266), and the Hindu female population is around 69.39 k (69,390).
Purulia - II Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Purulia - II Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 27.03 k (27,027), accounting for 15.95% of the Purulia - II Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.78 k (13,776), and the Muslim female population is around 13.25 k (13,251).
Purulia - II Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,41,656 | 83.58% |
| Muslim | 27,027 | 15.95% |
| Religion not stated | 355 | 0.21% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 326 | 0.19% |
| Christian | 77 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 24 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 13 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 10 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPurulia - II Urban Population
The Urban population of Purulia - II Tehsil is 11.63 k (11,626), with 5.97 k (5,970) being males and 5.66 k (5,656) being females, making up 6.86% of the Purulia - II total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Purulia - II Rural Population
The Rural population of Purulia - II Tehsil is 1.58 Lac (1,57,862), with 80.49 k (80,492) being males and 77.37 k (77,370) being females, making up 93.14% of the Purulia - II total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Purulia - II Literacy Rate
Purulia - II Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.39% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purulia - II Tehsil is 76.72 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purulia - II Tehsil is 49.51 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Purulia - II Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 61.25%, while in the rural regions of Purulia - II Tehsil, it is around 63.55%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purulia - II
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.39 | 76.72 | 49.51 |
| Urban Area | 61.25 | 72.54 | 49.5 |
| Rural Area | 63.55 | 77.03 | 49.51 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Purulia - II
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.36 | 78.64 | 51.54 |
| Muslim | 52.02 | 65.58 | 37.87 |
| Religion not stated | 71.38 | 87.76 | 51.64 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 66.43 | 80.28 | 51.85 |
Purulia - II Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purulia - II Tehsil is 46.04 k (46,039) with 23.59 k (23,592) males and 22.45 k (22,447) females, which is 27.16% of Purulia - II Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Purulia - II Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purulia - II Tehsil is 8.21 k (8,213) with 4.15 k (4,145) males and 4.07 k (4,068) females, which is 4.85% of Purulia - II Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purulia - II
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 961 |
| Urban Area | 948 |
| Rural Area | 962 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Purulia - II
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 961 |
| Muslim | 962 |
| Religion not stated | 869 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 907 |
Purulia - II Area & Households
The Total Area of Purulia - II Tehsil is 288.71 Square KM, with a population density of 587 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Purulia - II Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Purulia - II Tehsil are 114.The Total Number of households in Purulia - II Tehsil are 31.75 k(31,749).
Purulia - II Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Purulia - II Tehsil, there are about 70.21 k (70,212) workers, making up nearly 41.43% of the Purulia - II Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.59 k (45,589) are male workers, and about 24.62 k (24,623) are female workers.
Purulia - II - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.84 Lac (1,84,499) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,384) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,108) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,716) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,324) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.88 Lac (1,87,932) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,540) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,958) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,241) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,523) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,806) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,089) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,370) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Purulia - II Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.90 Lac (1,90,370), with a male population of 95.81 k (95,807) and a female population of 94.58 k (94,579). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Purulia - II Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.