Purnia is a district in Bihar, India is an administrative division of India. Purnia district is further subdivided into sub-divisions/tehsils or talukas. As per the Census 2011 Purnia District's total population is 3264619. Total geographical area is 3229.00 Ha. Total number of households in Purnia District are 647777. Total male population in wardha is 1699370 and female population is 1565249. Total population under the age of six is 656510.
Total literacy rate of Purnia district is 51.08 %. Sex ratio of wardha District is 921 per 1000 male. Population Density of Purnia District is 1011/Ha.
Census Data of Purnia District, India --Census 2011
| Population | Area (Ha) | Density (P/Ha) | Sex Ratio | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3264619 | 3229.00 | 1011 | 921 | 51.08% |
Purnia District Census 2011 Data ---Census 2011
| Description | Census 2011 Data |
|---|---|
| District Name | Purnia |
| State Name | Bihar |
| Total Population | 3264619 |
| Total Area | 3229 (Ha) |
| Total No of House Holds | 647777 |
| Total Male Population | 1699370 |
| Total Female Population | 1565249 |
| 0-6 Age group Total Population | 656510 |
| 0-6 Age group Male Population | 335955 |
| 0-6 Age group Male Population | 320555 |
| Total Person Literates | 1332326 |
| Total Male Literates | 805261 |
| Total Female Literates | 527065 |
| Total Person Illiterates | 1932293 |
| Total Male Illiterates | 894109 |
| Total Female Illiterates | 1038184 |
| Scheduled Cast Persons | 390991 |
| Scheduled Cast Males | 203201 |
| Scheduled Cast Females | 187790 |
| Scheduled Tribe Persons | 68099 |
| Scheduled Tribe Males | 71391 |
| Scheduled Tribe Females | 68099 |
Purnia Rural/Urban Census 2011 Data
Total rural population of Purnia is 2921614 which is 89.49% of total Purnia’s population and urban population is 88461 about 2.71% of total population. In Purnia sex ratio in rural area is 923 and urban area is 890 per 1000 male persons. Literacy % in rural area is 48.38% as compared to urban area which is 73.5%.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2921614 | 88461 |
| Population (%) | 89.49 % | 2.71 % |
| Male Population | 1519522 | 46799 |
| Female Population | 1402092 | 41662 |
| Sex Ratio | 923 | 890 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 308655 | 6942 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 954 | 942 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 20.64% | 16.18% |
| Households in Purnia | 581363 | 17433 |
| Literates | 1121625 | 54496 |
| Literacy % | 48.38% | 73.5% |
| Male Literacy | 56.7% | 79.79% |
| Female Literacy | 39.28% | 66.35% |
Religon wise cesnus 2011 Data of Purnia
| Religion | Total Population | Male Population | Female Population | Percentage | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1989420 | 1039933 | 949487 | 60.94% | 55.84% |
| Muslim | 1255641 | 649398 | 606243 | 38.46% | 43.13% |
| Christian | 7989 | 4073 | 3916 | 0.24% | 56.68% |
| Sikh | 614 | 325 | 289 | 0.02% | 74.19% |
| Buddhist | 353 | 196 | 157 | 0.01% | 59.44% |
| Jain | 1450 | 738 | 712 | 0.04% | 90.63% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 650 | 332 | 318 | 0.02% | 44.09% |
| Religion not stated | 8502 | 4375 | 4127 | 0.26% | 56.29% |
Purnia Working Population ---Census 2011
Total working population of Purnia is 1143318 which are either main or marginal workers. Total workers in Purnia are 1143318 out of which 803275 are male and 340043 are female. Total main workers are 776385 out of which male main workers are 600719 and female main workers are 175666. Total marginal workers of Purnia are 366933.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Workers | 1143318 | 803275 | 340043 |
| Main Workers | 776385 | 600719 | 175666 |
| Main Workers Cultivators | 160724 | 137994 | 22730 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 474573 | 351814 | 122759 |
| Household Industries | 15717 | 9339 | 6378 |
| Other Workers | 125371 | 101572 | 23799 |
| Marginal Workers | 366933 | 202556 | 164377 |
| Non Working Persons | 2121301 | 896095 | 1225206 |
List of Town/City in Purnia District as per Census 2011
List of Town/City of Purnia with Population, Sex Ratio,Workers Profile and Literacy rate as per the Census 2011 data.
| # | Town/City | Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banmankhi Bazar (NP) | 30336 | 918 |
| 2 | Kasba (NP) | 30421 | 907 |
| 3 | Purnia (M Corp.) | 282248 | 906 |
List of Sub-District/Teshil/Blocks (CD) in District-Purnia, Bihar as per Census 2011
List of Sub-District/Teshil of Purnia with Population, Sex Ratio and Literacy rate as per the Census 2011 data.
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