Puruliya is a district in West Bengal, India is an administrative division of India. Puruliya district is further subdivided into sub-divisions/tehsils or talukas. As per the Census 2011 Puruliya District's total population is 2930115. Total geographical area is 6259.00 Ha. Total number of households in Puruliya District are 567824. Total male population in wardha is 1496996 and female population is 1433119. Total population under the age of six is 410227.
Total literacy rate of Puruliya district is 64.48 %. Sex ratio of wardha District is 957 per 1000 male. Population Density of Puruliya District is 468/Ha.
Census Data of Puruliya District, India --Census 2011
| Population | Area (Ha) | Density (P/Ha) | Sex Ratio | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2930115 | 6259.00 | 468 | 957 | 64.48% |
Puruliya District Census 2011 Data ---Census 2011
| Description | Census 2011 Data |
|---|---|
| District Name | Puruliya |
| State Name | West Bengal |
| Total Population | 2930115 |
| Total Area | 6259 (Ha) |
| Total No of House Holds | 567824 |
| Total Male Population | 1496996 |
| Total Female Population | 1433119 |
| 0-6 Age group Total Population | 410227 |
| 0-6 Age group Male Population | 210003 |
| 0-6 Age group Male Population | 200224 |
| Total Person Literates | 1624905 |
| Total Male Literates | 1002058 |
| Total Female Literates | 622847 |
| Total Person Illiterates | 1305210 |
| Total Male Illiterates | 494938 |
| Total Female Illiterates | 810272 |
| Scheduled Cast Persons | 567767 |
| Scheduled Cast Males | 290789 |
| Scheduled Cast Females | 276978 |
| Scheduled Tribe Persons | 268849 |
| Scheduled Tribe Males | 271803 |
| Scheduled Tribe Females | 268849 |
Puruliya Rural/Urban Census 2011 Data
Total rural population of Puruliya is 2556801 which is 87.26% of total Puruliya’s population and urban population is 4496694 about 153.46% of total population. In Puruliya sex ratio in rural area is 960 and urban area is 908 per 1000 male persons. Literacy % in rural area is 62.73% as compared to urban area which is 86.31%.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2556801 | 4496694 |
| Population (%) | 87.26 % | 153.46 % |
| Male Population | 1304208 | 2356766 |
| Female Population | 1252593 | 2139928 |
| Sex Ratio | 960 | 908 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 186695 | 163759 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 956 | 933 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 14.28% | 7.55% |
| Households in Puruliya | 495836 | 1024928 |
| Literates | 1374860 | 3588137 |
| Literacy % | 62.73% | 86.31% |
| Male Literacy | 76.83% | 88.34% |
| Female Literacy | 48.06% | 84.06% |
Religon wise cesnus 2011 Data of Puruliya
| Religion | Total Population | Male Population | Female Population | Percentage | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2373120 | 1214644 | 1158476 | 80.99% | 65.62% |
| Muslim | 227249 | 116795 | 110454 | 7.76% | 61.07% |
| Christian | 8646 | 4617 | 4029 | 0.3% | 86.83% |
| Sikh | 622 | 313 | 309 | 0.02% | 80.39% |
| Buddhist | 209 | 102 | 107 | 0.01% | 64.48% |
| Jain | 3052 | 1589 | 1463 | 0.1% | 85.22% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 309029 | 154831 | 154198 | 10.55% | 57.07% |
| Religion not stated | 8188 | 4105 | 4083 | 0.28% | 71.33% |
Puruliya Working Population ---Census 2011
Total working population of Puruliya is 1249642 which are either main or marginal workers. Total workers in Puruliya are 1249642 out of which 801254 are male and 448388 are female. Total main workers are 613398 out of which male main workers are 493232 and female main workers are 120166. Total marginal workers of Puruliya are 636244.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Workers | 1249642 | 801254 | 448388 |
| Main Workers | 613398 | 493232 | 120166 |
| Main Workers Cultivators | 166814 | 145180 | 21634 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 128475 | 88883 | 39592 |
| Household Industries | 45114 | 25457 | 19657 |
| Other Workers | 272995 | 233712 | 39283 |
| Marginal Workers | 636244 | 308022 | 328222 |
| Non Working Persons | 1680473 | 695742 | 984731 |
List of Town/City in Puruliya District as per Census 2011
List of Town/City of Puruliya with Population, Sex Ratio,Workers Profile and Literacy rate as per the Census 2011 data.
| # | Town/City | Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adra (CT) | 14956 | 969 |
| 2 | Arra (CT) | 21272 | 910 |
| 3 | Balarampur (CT) | 24431 | 927 |
| 4 | Bandoan (CT) | 5993 | 926 |
| 5 | Barabazar (CT) | 8056 | 920 |
| 6 | Begun Kodar (CT) | 6347 | 958 |
| 7 | Chapari (CT) | 6556 | 939 |
| 8 | Chekya (CT) | 5995 | 953 |
| 9 | Dubra (CT) | 5506 | 921 |
| 10 | Hijuli (CT) | 7917 | 851 |
| 11 | Hutmura (CT) | 5878 | 981 |
| 12 | Jaypur (CT) | 10259 | 920 |
| 13 | Jhalda (M) | 19544 | 945 |
| 14 | Jhalda (P) (CT) | 9384 | 936 |
| 15 | Kanki (P) (CT) | 6884 | 950 |
| 16 | Kantaranguri (P) (CT) | 5435 | 986 |
| 17 | Lagda (CT) | 5694 | 908 |
| 18 | Lapara (CT) | 5367 | 965 |
| 19 | Manbazar (CT) | 9521 | 956 |
| 20 | Murulia (CT) | 5929 | 919 |
| 21 | Nabagram (CT) | 5963 | 920 |
| 22 | Par Beliya (CT) | 5279 | 897 |
| 23 | Puruliya (M) | 121067 | 942 |
| 24 | Raghabpur (P) (CT) | 5748 | 914 |
| 25 | Raghunathpur (M) | 25561 | 937 |
| 26 | Saltor (CT) | 5094 | 1003 |
| 27 | Santaldih Thermal Power Project-Town (CT) | 2507 | 829 |
| 28 | Shankara (CT) | 11171 | 948 |
List of Sub-District/Teshil/Blocks (CD) in District-Puruliya, West Bengal as per Census 2011
List of Sub-District/Teshil of Puruliya with Population, Sex Ratio and Literacy rate as per the Census 2011 data.
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