Puruliya
District in WEST BENGAL
Puruliya District of WEST BENGAL has a total population of 29,30,115 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 14,96,996 are males while 14,33,119 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 29,30,115
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 55.46%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 957
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.00% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 957.
Total Children
4,10,227
14.00% of population
Boys
2,10,003
51.2%
Girls
2,00,224
48.8%
Child Sex Ratio
953
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Puruliya stands at 957 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 77.86% while female literacy is at 50.52%, showing a gender gap of 27.34%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.38% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 18.45% of total population in Puruliya.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 29,30,115, 12,49,642 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.65% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 49.09% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 50.91% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,13,398
- Marginal Workers
- 6,36,244
- Non-Workers
- 16,80,473
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Population: 2,00,621
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Population: 1,13,790
Raghunathpur - I
Population: 1,17,760
Neturia
Population: 1,01,427
Santuri
Population: 78,515
Kashipur
Population: 2,00,083
Hura
Population: 1,43,575
Purulia - I
Population: 1,51,188
Puncha
Population: 1,23,855
Arsha
Population: 1,54,736
Jhalda - I
Population: 1,37,143
Jhalda - II
Population: 1,48,156
Bagmundi
Population: 1,35,579
Balarampur
Population: 1,37,950
Barabazar
Population: 1,70,564
Manbazar - I
Population: 1,54,071
Manbazar - II
Population: 97,164
Bundwan
Population: 94,929
Area not under any Sub-district
Population: 1,66,172
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 14,96,996 males (51.1%) and 14,33,119 females (48.9%) out of 29,30,115 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 16,24,905 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 77.86%, Female 50.52%, Overall %. Gender gap is 27.3%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Puruliya district in WEST BENGAL?
Puruliya district in WEST BENGAL has a total population of 29,30,115 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 14,96,996 males and 14,33,119 females.
What is the literacy rate of Puruliya district?
The overall literacy rate of Puruliya district is N/A%. Male literacy is 77.86% and female literacy is 50.52%.
What is the sex ratio in Puruliya district?
The sex ratio in Puruliya district is 957 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Puruliya district?
Puruliya district has 4,10,227 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,10,003 are boys and 2,00,224 are girls. The child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Puruliya district?
Out of the total population of 29,30,115, 12,49,642 people (42.6%) are engaged in work activities in Puruliya district.