Purnia

Purnia is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Purnia district is 3,229 km², which includes 3,100.82 km² of rural area and 128.18 km² of urban area. There are about 1,113 villages in Purnia district.

For administrative convenience, Purnia district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 14 subdivisions in Purnia district. Here is the list of all Purnia Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Purnia District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Amour2012,90,559
2Baisa2751,93,127
3Baisi1772,27,706
4Banmankhi3723,51,415
5Barhara2362,09,000
6Bhawanipur1451,61,720
7Dagarua2182,21,142
8Dhamdaha3462,88,084
9Jalalgarh1151,12,951
10Kasba1601,88,341
11Krityanand Nagar2842,30,504
12Purnia East2564,45,326
13Rupauli2862,34,686
14Srinagar1601,10,058

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Banmankhi is the largest subdivision in purnia district, covering an area of 371.99 km², while Jalalgarh is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 114.63 km². Purnia East is the most populous, whereas Srinagar is the least populous subdivision in purnia district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Banmankhi Purnia East
Smallest Tehsil Jalalgarh Jalalgarh

Population of Purnia District

The population of Purnia offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Purnia, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 32,64,619 29,21,614 3,43,005
Total Male Population 16,99,370 15,19,522 1,79,848
Total Female Population 15,65,249 14,02,092 1,63,157
Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,56,510 6,03,149 53,361
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,35,955 3,08,655 27,300
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,20,555 2,94,494 26,061
Literate Population 13,32,326 11,21,625 2,10,701
Literate Male Population 8,05,261 6,86,513 1,18,748
Literate Female Population 5,27,065 4,35,112 91,953
Illiterate Population 19,32,293 17,99,989 1,32,304
Illiterate Male Population 8,94,109 8,33,009 61,100
Illiterate Female Population 10,38,184 9,66,980 71,204
Households 6,47,777 5,81,363 66,414

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Purnia district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Purnia district is 32,64,619, including 16,99,370 males and 15,65,249 females. In rural areas, it is 29,21,614, including 15,19,522 males and 14,02,092 females. In urban areas, it is 3,43,005, including 1,79,848 males and 1,63,157 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Purnia district is 6,56,510, including 3,35,955 boys and 3,20,555 girls. In rural areas, it is 6,03,149, including 3,08,655 boys and 2,94,494 girls. In urban areas, it is 53,361, including 27,300 boys and 26,061 girls.
  • Literate population in Purnia district is around 13,32,326, including 8,05,261 males and 5,27,065 females. In rural areas, it is 11,21,625, including 6,86,513 males and 4,35,112 females. In urban areas, it is 2,10,701, including 1,18,748 males and 91,953 females.
  • Illiterate population in Purnia district is about 19,32,293, including 8,94,109 males and 10,38,184 females. In rural areas, it is 17,99,989, including 8,33,009 males and 9,66,980 females. In urban areas, it is 1,32,304, including 61,100 males and 71,204 females.
  • There are about 6,47,777 households in Purnia district, including 5,81,363 in rural areas and 66,414 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Purnia. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 3,90,991 3,58,546 32,445
SC Male Population 2,03,201 1,86,428 16,773
SC Female Population 1,87,790 1,72,118 15,672
Total ST Population 1,39,490 1,21,532 17,958
ST Male Population 71,391 62,203 9,188
ST Female Population 68,099 59,329 8,770
Population Density 1,011 / km² 942 / km² 2,676 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Purnia district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Purnia district is approximately 3,90,991, including 2,03,201 males and 1,87,790 females. In rural areas, it is 3,58,546, including 1,86,428 males and 1,72,118 females. In urban areas, it is 32,445, including 16,773 males and 15,672 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Purnia district is about 1,39,490, including 71,391 males and 68,099 females. In rural areas, it is 1,21,532, including 62,203 males and 59,329 females. In urban areas, it is 17,958, including 9,188 males and 8,770 females.
  • Overall population density of Purnia district is around 1,011 people per km². Rural areas have about 942 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,676 people per km².