Puruliya Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Puruliya district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Puruliya
Puruliya comprises 2,667 villages, of which 2,459 are inhabited and 208 are uninhabited. There are 28 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,67,824, spread across 6,259 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,667(2,459 inhabited • 208 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 28 |
| Households | 5,67,824 |
| Total Area | 6,259 km² |
Puruliya Urban & Rural Population
Puruliya had 3,73,314 people in urban areas (12.7%) and 25,56,801 people in rural areas (87.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 25,56,801 | 87.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,73,314 | 12.7% |
| Total | 29,30,115 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Puruliya
The total population comprises 14,96,996 males (51.1%) and 14,33,119 females (48.9%). The sex ratio is 957 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 13,04,208 | 1,92,788 | 14,96,996 |
| 👩 Female | 12,52,593 | 1,80,526 | 14,33,119 |
Literacy Rate in Puruliya
The literacy rate is 55.46%. Male literacy stands at 66.94% while female literacy is 43.46%, indicating a gender gap of 23.48 percentage points. The total literate population is 16,24,905.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 8,58,620 | 1,43,438 | 10,02,058 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,16,240 | 1,06,607 | 6,22,847 |
| Total Literate | 13,74,860 | 2,50,045 | 16,24,905 |
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About Puruliya Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Puruliya in West Bengal has a total population of 29,30,115 with a literacy rate of 55.46% and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Puruliya district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.