Demographic data table of Purulia

  • The population of Purulia district is 29.30 Lakh, with a male population of 14.97 Lakh and a female population of 14.33 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Purulia is 957/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 64.48%, which is lower than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 29.30 L 14.97 L 14.33 L

Population of Purulia out of West Bengal

Purulia
West Bengal

Population of Purulia out of West Bengal

Facts
  • Total population of Purulia is 29,30,115.
  • Purulia is the 16th most populated district in West Bengal.
  • 3.21% of the total population of West Bengal lives in Purulia.
  • West Bengal's total population is 9.13 Crore.

Male population: 14,96,996

Percentage:

Female population: 14,33,119

Percentage:
Rural Population 25.57 L 13.04 L 12.53 L

Population of Purulia out of West Bengal

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Purulia out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Purulia is 25,56,801.
  • 87.26% of the total population of Purulia lives in rural area.
  • 68.13% of the total population of West Bengal lives in rural area.
  • West Bengal's rural population is 6.22 Crore.

Rural male population: 13,04,208

Percentage:

Rural female population: 12,52,593

Percentage:
Urban Population 3.73 L 1.93 L 1.81 L

Population of Purulia out of West Bengal

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Purulia out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Purulia is 3,73,314.
  • 12.74% of the total population of Purulia lives in urban area.
  • 31.87% of the total population of West Bengal lives in urban area.
  • West Bengal's urban population is 2.91 Crore.

Male population: 1,92,788

Percentage:

Female population: 1,80,526

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 957 51.09% 48.91%
Sex ratio graph of Purulia
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Purulia is 957/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Purulia stands at 6th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
  • Purulia's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
  • Purulia's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
950

West Bengal

957

Purulia

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
    • Rural Sex Ratio 954 51.19% 48.81%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Purulia
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Purulia is 954/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Purulia stands at 9th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Purulia's rural sex ratio is above the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Purulia's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    953

    West Bengal

    954

    Purulia

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.

    • Urban Sex Ratio 936 51.64% 48.36%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Purulia
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Purulia is 936/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Purulia stands at 13th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Purulia's urban sex ratio is below the sex ratio of West Bengal.
    • Purulia's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    944

    West Bengal

    936

    Purulia

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.

    • Literacy Rate 64.48% 77.86% 50.52%
    Literacy rate graph of Purulia
    West Bengal's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Purulia is 64.48% which ranks at 17th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Purulia's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (76.26%)
    • Purulia's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 77.86% and 50.52% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.

    • Rural Literacy 75.68% 82.14% 68.9%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Purulia
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Purulia is 75.68% which ranks at 6th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Purulia's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of West Bengal (72.13%)
    • Purulia's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 82.14% and 68.9% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
    • Urban Literacy 76.18% 84.63% 67.15%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Purulia
    West Bengal's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Purulia is 76.18% which ranks at 18th position out of 19 districts of West Bengal.
    • Purulia's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of West Bengal (84.78%)
    • Purulia's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 84.63% and 67.15% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
    • Children age(0-6) 4.10 L 2.10 L 2.00 L

    Children population out of the total population of Purulia

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Purulia

    Facts
    • Out of 29.30 Lakh people of Purulia, 4,10,227 are children.
    • With 14%, Purulia stands at 4th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Purulia is 14.97 Lakh out of which 2.10 Lakh or 14.03% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Purulia is 14.33 Lakh out of which 2.00 Lakh or 13.97% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 2,10,003

    Female children: 2,00,224

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 3.65 L 1.87 L 1.78 L

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Purulia

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Purulia

    Facts
    • Out of 25.57 Lakh rural people of Purulia, 3,65,161 are children.
    • With 13.28%, Purulia stands at 5th rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Purulia is 14.97 Lakh out of which 1.87 Lakh or 13.2% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Purulia is 14.33 Lakh out of which 1.78 Lakh or 13.35% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,86,695

    Female children: 1,78,466

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 45,066 23,308 21,758

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Purulia

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Purulia

    Facts
    • Out of 29.30 Lakh urban people of Purulia, 45,066 are children.
    • With 12.07%, Purulia stands at 3rd rank out of 19 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Purulia is 14.97 Lakh out of which 23,308 or 12.09% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Purulia is 14.33 Lakh out of which 21,758 or 12.05% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 23,308

    Female children: 21,758

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Purulia

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 80.99% Muslim 7.76%
    Sikh 0.02% Christian 0.3%
    Buddhism 0.01% Jainism 0.1%
    Others 10.55% NA 0.28%
    Worker Ratio 42.65% 53.52% 31.29%
    Worker population ratio graph of Purulia
    Worker population ratio: 42.65%
    Worker population ratio rank: 1st/19
    Facts
    • Purulia's worker population ratio(WPR) is 42.65%; in other words, 42.65% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Purulia is higher than the WPR of West Bengal and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Purulia is 53.52% while female WPR is 31.29%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 36.29% 56.1% 15.53%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Purulia
    Rural worker population ratio: 36.29%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 15th/19
    Facts
    • Purulia's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 36.29%; in other words, 36.29% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Purulia is lower than the rural WPR of West Bengal and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Purulia is 56.1% while female WPR is 15.53%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 31.95% 50.09% 12.57%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Purulia
    Urban worker population ratio: 31.95%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 19th/19
    Facts
    • Purulia's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 31.95%; in other words, 31.95% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Purulia is lower than the urban WPR of West Bengal and lower than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Purulia is 50.09% while female WPR is 12.57%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 5.68 L -- --
    Rural household 4.96 L -- --
    Urban household 71,988 -- --
    Scheduled castes 5.68 L 2.91 L 2.77 L
    Rural SC 4.91 L 2.51 L 2.39 L
    Urban SC 77,250 39,379 37,871
    Scheduled Tribes 5.41 L 2.72 L 2.69 L
    Rural ST 5.32 L 2.67 L 2.64 L
    Urban ST 8,830 4,421 4,409

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