Purnia East

Purnia East is a Town and Subdivision in Purnia District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Purnia East Block (CD) is 01134. Total area of purnia east subdivision is 256 km² including 164.02 km² rural area and 92.29 km² urban area. Purnia East subdivision has a population of 4,45,326 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,82,248 while rural population is 1,63,078. Purnia East has a sex ratio of approximately 915 females for every 1,000 males. Purnia East subdivision has a population density of 1737 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 85,196 houses in the sub-district, including 54,058 urban houses and 31,138 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 53.57% population of purnia east subdivision is literate, out of which 58.62% males and 48.05% females are literate.

List of Villages in Purnia East Subdivision

Purnia East Subdivision has a total of 79 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Purnia East Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Purnia East Subdivision

The population profile of Purnia East Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Purnia East's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Purnia East Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.