Purulia, located in the state of West Bengal, India, is a historically significant district and city. This article offers a comprehensive overview of Purulia, including its population, demographic details, household data, administrative structure, and a detailed list of its subdivisions or sub-districts. Explore the key facts and figures that make Purulia a vital part of West Bengal.
Purulia is one of the key districts in West Bengal, covering an area of 6259 /km² with a total population of 2930115 as per the latest census. With a population density of 468.14 /km² (people per squar km), Purulia is home to 2459 villages, reflecting its rich cultural and demographic diversity.
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purulia District is approximately 2930115, with a division between rural and urban areas. The rural population stands at 2556801, while the urban population is 373314. The district has a population density of 468.14 /km² (people per square kilometer).
| Rural | Urban | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2556801 | 373314 | 2930115 |
| Male | 1304208 | 192788 | 1496996 |
| Female | 1252593 | 180526 | 1433119 |
Purulia District is home to approximately 567824 households, with a large proportion located in rural areas. The district has an average household size of 5.16 people.
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 567824 |
| Rural | 495836 |
| Urban | 71988 |
In Purulia District, villages are categorized based on their population size. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| Total Population | Villages |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 264 |
| 200-499 | 528 |
| 500-999 | 748 |
| 1000-1999 | 613 |
| 2000-4999 | 285 |
| 5000-9999 | 21 |
| 10000 and above | 0 |
Purulia District is administratively divided into 20 Subdivisions or tehsils to streamline governance and ensure efficient management. Each tehsil is overseen by a Tehsildar, who manages revenue administration and maintains law and order within the subdivision.
| District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsha | 409.53 | 154736 | 377.84 |
| Bagmundi | 435.69 | 135579 | 311.18 |
| Balarampur | 301.2 | 137950 | 458 |
| Barabazar | 452.06 | 170564 | 377.3 |
| Bundwan | 374.98 | 94929 | 253.16 |
| Hura | 403.84 | 143575 | 355.52 |
| Jaipur | 198.8 | 133349 | 670.76 |
| Jhalda I | 320.64 | 137143 | 427.72 |
| Jhalda II | 265.62 | 148156 | 557.77 |
| Kashipur | 446.18 | 200083 | 448.44 |
| Manbazar I | 377.98 | 154071 | 407.62 |
| Manbazar II | 278.96 | 97164 | 348.31 |
| Neturia | 187.57 | 101427 | 540.74 |
| Para | 235.49 | 200621 | 851.94 |
| Puncha | 328.22 | 123855 | 377.36 |
| Purulia I | 299.68 | 151188 | 504.5 |
| Purulia II | 288.71 | 169488 | 587.05 |
| Raghunathpur I | 188.46 | 117760 | 624.84 |
| Raghunathpur II | 245.35 | 113790 | 463.79 |
| Santuri | 189.24 | 78515 | 414.9 |
1. What is the total area of Purulia District?
2. What is the total population of Purulia District?
3. How is the population distributed between rural and urban areas in Purulia?
4. What is the population density of Purulia District?
5. How many households are there in Purulia District?
6. What is the average household size in Purulia District?
7. How many subdivisions (tehsils) are there in Purulia District?