Puruliya
Puruliya is a district in the West Bengal State of India. The total area of Puruliya district is 6,259 km², which includes 6,111.47 km² of rural area and 147.53 km² of urban area. There are about 2,459 villages in Puruliya district.
For administrative convenience, Puruliya 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 20 subdivisions in Puruliya district. Here is the list of all Puruliya Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Puruliya District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsha | 410 | 1,54,736 |
| 2 | Bagmundi | 436 | 1,35,579 |
| 3 | Balarampur | 301 | 1,37,950 |
| 4 | Barabazar | 452 | 1,70,564 |
| 5 | Bundwan | 375 | 94,929 |
| 6 | Hura | 404 | 1,43,575 |
| 7 | Jaipur | 199 | 1,33,349 |
| 8 | Jhalda I | 321 | 1,37,143 |
| 9 | Jhalda II | 266 | 1,48,156 |
| 10 | Kashipur | 446 | 2,00,083 |
| 11 | Manbazar I | 378 | 1,54,071 |
| 12 | Manbazar II | 279 | 97,164 |
| 13 | Neturia | 188 | 1,01,427 |
| 14 | Para | 235 | 2,00,621 |
| 15 | Puncha | 328 | 1,23,855 |
| 16 | Purulia I | 300 | 1,51,188 |
| 17 | Purulia II | 289 | 1,69,488 |
| 18 | Raghunathpur I | 188 | 1,17,760 |
| 19 | Raghunathpur II | 245 | 1,13,790 |
| 20 | Santuri | 189 | 78,515 |
Population of Puruliya District
The population of Puruliya 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 Puruliya, 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 | 29,30,115 | 25,56,801 | 3,73,314 |
| Total Male Population | 14,96,996 | 13,04,208 | 1,92,788 |
| Total Female Population | 14,33,119 | 12,52,593 | 1,80,526 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,10,227 | 3,65,161 | 45,066 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,10,003 | 1,86,695 | 23,308 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,00,224 | 1,78,466 | 21,758 |
| Literate Population | 16,24,905 | 13,74,860 | 2,50,045 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,02,058 | 8,58,620 | 1,43,438 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,22,847 | 5,16,240 | 1,06,607 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,05,210 | 11,81,941 | 1,23,269 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,94,938 | 4,45,588 | 49,350 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,10,272 | 7,36,353 | 73,919 |
| Households | 5,67,824 | 4,95,836 | 71,988 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Puruliya district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Puruliya district is 29,30,115, including 14,96,996 males and 14,33,119 females. In rural areas, it is 25,56,801, including 13,04,208 males and 12,52,593 females. In urban areas, it is 3,73,314, including 1,92,788 males and 1,80,526 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Puruliya district is 4,10,227, including 2,10,003 boys and 2,00,224 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,65,161, including 1,86,695 boys and 1,78,466 girls. In urban areas, it is 45,066, including 23,308 boys and 21,758 girls.
- Literate population in Puruliya district is around 16,24,905, including 10,02,058 males and 6,22,847 females. In rural areas, it is 13,74,860, including 8,58,620 males and 5,16,240 females. In urban areas, it is 2,50,045, including 1,43,438 males and 1,06,607 females.
- Illiterate population in Puruliya district is about 13,05,210, including 4,94,938 males and 8,10,272 females. In rural areas, it is 11,81,941, including 4,45,588 males and 7,36,353 females. In urban areas, it is 1,23,269, including 49,350 males and 73,919 females.
- There are about 5,67,824 households in Puruliya district, including 4,95,836 in rural areas and 71,988 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Puruliya. 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 | 5,67,767 | 4,90,517 | 77,250 |
| SC Male Population | 2,90,789 | 2,51,410 | 39,379 |
| SC Female Population | 2,76,978 | 2,39,107 | 37,871 |
| Total ST Population | 5,40,652 | 5,31,822 | 8,830 |
| ST Male Population | 2,71,803 | 2,67,382 | 4,421 |
| ST Female Population | 2,68,849 | 2,64,440 | 4,409 |
| Population Density | 468 / km² | 418 / km² | 2,530 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Puruliya district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Puruliya district is approximately 5,67,767, including 2,90,789 males and 2,76,978 females. In rural areas, it is 4,90,517, including 2,51,410 males and 2,39,107 females. In urban areas, it is 77,250, including 39,379 males and 37,871 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Puruliya district is about 5,40,652, including 2,71,803 males and 2,68,849 females. In rural areas, it is 5,31,822, including 2,67,382 males and 2,64,440 females. In urban areas, it is 8,830, including 4,421 males and 4,409 females.
- Overall population density of Puruliya district is around 468 people per km². Rural areas have about 418 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,530 people per km².