Purnia
District in BIHAR
Purnia District of BIHAR has a total population of 32,64,619 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 16,99,370 are males while 15,65,249 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 32,64,619
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 40.81%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 921
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Purnia has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 20.11% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 954 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 921.
Total Children
6,56,510
20.11% of population
Boys
3,35,955
51.2%
Girls
3,20,555
48.8%
Child Sex Ratio
954
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Purnia stands at 921 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 59.06% while female literacy is at 42.34%, showing a gender gap of 16.72%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11.98% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.27% of total population in Purnia.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 32,64,619, 11,43,318 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.02% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 67.91% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 32.09% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 7,76,385
- Marginal Workers
- 3,66,933
- Non-Workers
- 21,21,301
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Population: 4,45,326
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Dagarua
Population: 2,21,142
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 16,99,370 males (52.1%) and 15,65,249 females (47.9%) out of 32,64,619 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 13,32,326 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 59.06%, Female 42.34%, Overall %. Gender gap is 16.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Purnia district in BIHAR?
Purnia district in BIHAR has a total population of 32,64,619 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 16,99,370 males and 15,65,249 females.
What is the literacy rate of Purnia district?
The overall literacy rate of Purnia district is N/A%. Male literacy is 59.06% and female literacy is 42.34%.
What is the sex ratio in Purnia district?
The sex ratio in Purnia district is 921 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Purnia district?
Purnia district has 6,56,510 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,35,955 are boys and 3,20,555 are girls. The child sex ratio is 954 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Purnia district?
Out of the total population of 32,64,619, 11,43,318 people (35.0%) are engaged in work activities in Purnia district.