Puraula Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Puraula Population 2026
45,555 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
46,389
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 14.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 940
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,518
Girls 2,366
Literacy Gap
21.9% Diff Male Literacy 73.9%
Female Literacy 52.0%
SC Population
11,874
35.1% of total
ST Population
663
2.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 46%
Main Workers 13,752
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 1,838
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 12.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 83.9%
Agricultural Laborers 2.5%
Household Industries 0.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Puraula in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Puraula in 2026 is 45,480. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Puraula? ▼
The literacy rate of Puraula is 63.09% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Puraula? ▼
The sex ratio of Puraula is 975 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Puraula in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Puraula in 2027 is 46,389. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Puraula population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Puraula. The Census 2011 population was 33,792. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Puraula in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Puraula had a total population of 33,792. This comprised 17,106 males and 16,686 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Uttarkashi District
#6 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Uttarakhand
#66 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Puraula | Uttarkashi Avg | Uttarakhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 63.09% | 64% ↓ 0.9%
| 68.2% ↓ 5.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 975 | 966 ↑ 9 | 1023 ↓ 48 |
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