Puri
Puri is a Town and Tehsil in Puri District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil 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, the sub-district code of Puri Block (CD) is 03070. The total area of Puri Tehsil is 17 km². Puri has a sex ratio of approximately 926 females per 1,000 males.
Population of Puri Tehsil
The population profile of Puri Tehsil 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 Puri Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,00,564 | N/A | 2,00,564 |
| Male Population | 1,04,086 | N/A | 1,04,086 |
| Female Population | 96,478 | N/A | 96,478 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,471 | N/A | 18,471 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,610 | N/A | 9,610 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,861 | N/A | 8,861 |
| Literate Population | 1,60,301 | N/A | 1,60,301 |
| Literate Male Population | 86,328 | N/A | 86,328 |
| Literate Female Population | 73,973 | N/A | 73,973 |
| Illiterate Population | 40,263 | N/A | 40,263 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,758 | N/A | 17,758 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,505 | N/A | 22,505 |
| Total Households | 41,140 | N/A | 41,140 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,00,564 people. Includes nearly 1,04,086 males and 96,478 females. Urban population is nearly 2,00,564 people.
- There are around 18,471 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,610 boys and 8,861 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,60,301 people. Non-literate population is around 40,263 people.
- There are nearly 41,140 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Puri Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 15,627 | N/A | 15,627 |
| SC Male Population | 7,869 | N/A | 7,869 |
| SC Female Population | 7,758 | N/A | 7,758 |
| Total ST Population | 1,022 | N/A | 1,022 |
| ST Male Population | 587 | N/A | 587 |
| ST Female Population | 435 | N/A | 435 |
| Population Density | 11,910 / km² | N/A | 11,910 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Puri Tehsil is approximately 15,627 people, including 7,869 males and 7,758 females. Nearly 15,627 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Puri Tehsil is about 1,022 people, including 587 males and 435 females. Nearly 1,022 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 11,910 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 11,910 people per sq. km.