Puruliya
District in West Bengal
Puruliya is a district in West Bengal with a population of 29.3 Lakh spread across 6,017 sq km. Its literacy rate of 55.5% is below the state average of 67.4% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 950.
Demographics
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 26.9% | 32.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 51.2% | 48.5% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 72.7% | 82.6% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 953.434 | 953.351 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 79.5% | 82.5% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 57.7 | 53.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 7.2% | 10.3% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 47 | 194.182 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Puruliya district?
Puruliya has a population of 29.3 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 487 people per sq km across 6,017 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Puruliya?
Puruliya has a literacy rate of 55.5%, which is below the West Bengal average of 67.4% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Puruliya compare to West Bengal?
Puruliya has a sex ratio of 957 (above state average of 950) and a literacy rate of 55.5% (below state average of 67.4%).
What data sources are used for Puruliya?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.