Purnia Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Purnia district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Purnia
Purnia comprises 1,273 villages, of which 1,113 are inhabited and 160 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,47,777, spread across 3,229 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,273(1,113 inhabited • 160 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 6,47,777 |
| Total Area | 3,229 km² |
Purnia Urban & Rural Population
Purnia had 3,43,005 people in urban areas (10.5%) and 29,21,614 people in rural areas (89.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 29,21,614 | 89.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,43,005 | 10.5% |
| Total | 32,64,619 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Purnia
The total population comprises 16,99,370 males (52.1%) and 15,65,249 females (47.9%). The sex ratio is 921 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 15,19,522 | 1,79,848 | 16,99,370 |
| 👩 Female | 14,02,092 | 1,63,157 | 15,65,249 |
Literacy Rate in Purnia
The literacy rate is 40.81%. Male literacy stands at 47.39% while female literacy is 33.67%, indicating a gender gap of 13.72 percentage points. The total literate population is 13,32,326.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,86,513 | 1,18,748 | 8,05,261 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,35,112 | 91,953 | 5,27,065 |
| Total Literate | 11,21,625 | 2,10,701 | 13,32,326 |
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About Purnia Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Purnia in Bihar has a total population of 32,64,619 with a literacy rate of 40.81% and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Purnia district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.