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Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Monday, 14 September 2026 across Purulia district and the rest of West Bengal.

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Purulia

HQ · —
Area · — km²
Population · 29,30,115
Pincode range · —
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20
Mandals
2696
Villages
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Mandals of Purulia district

20 mandal centroids, sized by Census 2011 population. Tap a mandal to open its page.

Santuri · 72,586 peopleSanturiNeturia · 83,137 peopleNeturiaBundwan · 88,936 peopleBundwanRaghunathpur - I · 96,488 peopleRaghunathpur - IManbazar - II · 97,164 peopleManbazar - IIRaghunathpur - II · 1,07,827 peopleRaghunathpur - IIBalarampur · 1,13,519 peopleBalarampurJaipur · 1,23,090 peopleJaipurPuncha · 1,23,855 peoplePunchaJhalda - I · 1,27,759 peopleJhalda - IBagmundi · 1,35,579 peopleBagmundiJhalda - II · 1,35,814 peopleJhalda - IIHura · 1,43,575 peopleHuraManbazar - I · 1,44,550 peopleManbazar - IPurulia - I · 1,45,494 peoplePurulia - IArsha · 1,54,736 peopleArshaPurulia - II · 1,57,862 peoplePurulia - IIBarabazar · 1,62,508 peopleBarabazarPara · 1,67,997 peopleParaKashipur · 1,74,325 peopleKashipur5 km
People≤ 97k97k–124k124k–144k144k–158k> 158k largest: Kashipur

Centroids from LGD/OSM. Not a survey map.

By population

Largest villages in Purulia district

  1. 1TulinJhalda - I mandal9,844
  2. 2ParaPara mandal9,697
  3. 3CheyamaRaghunathpur - II mandal7,413
  4. 4ManguralalpurHura mandal6,683
  5. 5IchharRaghunathpur - II mandal6,496
  6. 6GenruaBalarampur mandal6,454
  7. 7SirkabadArsha mandal6,288
  8. 8ChharraPurulia - II mandal6,131
  9. 9ArshaArsha mandal5,958
  10. 10BararolaJhalda - II mandal5,913
Postal index

Pincodes in Purulia district

31 PIN codes across the district's villages. Open one for its village list, post office and nearby PINs.

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Purulia at a glance

Purulia is a district of West Bengal with 20 blocks, 170 gram panchayats and 2,696 revenue villages, administered from —. The population is 29,30,115 (Census 2011) across — km². The largest villages are Tulin (9,844 people, Jhalda - I), Para (9,697 people, Para), Cheyama (7,413 people, Raghunathpur - II). Pincodes in the district start with —.

About the district

Purulia — district of West Bengal

Purulia is a district in West Bengal. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

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District at a glance

About Purulia

Purulia is known for its terracotta crafts, folk art traditions, and Ajodhya Hills.

District HQ
Purulia

Must-visit places in Purulia

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Ajodhya Hills

A scenic hill range in Purulia offering trekking opportunities and panoramic views.

  • temple
    Raghunath Hill

    A hilltop temple complex dedicated to Lord Raghunath with historical and religious significance.

  • historical
    Joypur Glass

    An ancient glass factory site reflecting Purulia's historical industrial heritage.

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Then & Now

Purulia district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
25,56,801
Census 2011 baseline
+14.4%
Population · 2026
29,25,266
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
4,95,836
Census 2011 baseline
-50.9%
Households · 2026
2,43,601
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 2,696 villages

Purulia district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
13,04,208Census 2011
Female population
12,52,593Census 2011
Sex ratio
960 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
4,95,836Census 2011
SC population
4,90,517Census 2011
ST population
5,31,822Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
29,25,266+14.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,43,601RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
11,30,379Census 2011
Cultivators
1,64,719Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,26,699Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,19,193 / 45,69,42375% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
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Notable places across Purulia district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
89 of 2,696 villages have notable places mapped · 3%
  • Hospital· 22
  • School· 19
  • PHC· 8
  • Temple· 5
  • High school· 4
  • College· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Purulia district.

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Browse by block

All 20 mandals of Purulia

Click any block to see its villages, posts, and local services.

2696 villages · 170 GPs
Sorted alphabetically
01 · M-001

Arsha

96 villages8 GPs
02 · M-002

Bagmundi

142 villages8 GPs
03 · M-003

Balarampur

95 villages7 GPs
04 · M-004

Barabazar

216 villages10 GPs
05 · M-005

Bundwan

135 villages8 GPs
06 · M-006

Hura

116 villages10 GPs
07 · M-007

Jaipur

113 villages7 GPs
08 · M-008

Jhalda - I

143 villages10 GPs
09 · M-009

Jhalda - II

131 villages9 GPs
10 · M-010

Kashipur

212 villages13 GPs
11 · M-011

Manbazar - I

244 villages10 GPs
12 · M-012

Manbazar - II

136 villages7 GPs
13 · M-013

Neturia

126 villages7 GPs
14 · M-014

Para

137 villages10 GPs
15 · M-015

Puncha

109 villages10 GPs
16 · M-016

Purulia - I

115 villages8 GPs
17 · M-017

Purulia - II

116 villages9 GPs
18 · M-018

Raghunathpur - I

103 villages7 GPs
19 · M-019

Raghunathpur - II

107 villages6 GPs
20 · M-020

Santuri

104 villages6 GPs
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Most active

Top villages in Purulia

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

Jhalda - I mandal

Tulin

· pin 723212
Pop. 9,844 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Para mandal

Para

· pin 723155
Pop. 9,697 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Raghunathpur - II mandal

Cheyama

· pin 723133
Pop. 7,413 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Hura mandal

Manguralalpur

· pin 723130
Pop. 6,683 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Raghunathpur - II mandal

Ichhar

· pin 723145
Pop. 6,496 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Balarampur mandal

Genrua

· pin 723143
Pop. 6,454 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Arsha mandal

Sirkabad

· pin 723154
Pop. 6,288 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Purulia - II mandal

Chharra

· pin 723147
Pop. 6,131 · 0 posts · 0 verified
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Quick answers

People often ask about Purulia

How many blocks and villages are in Purulia district?

Purulia district has 20 blocks and 2,696 revenue villages across 170 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Which agro-climatic zone is Purulia district in?

West Bengal lies in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) under the ICAR classification, which sets the cropping pattern and rainfall regime for Purulia district.

Where is the headquarters of Purulia district?

The district headquarters of Purulia is —.

What is the pincode of Purulia district?

Purulia district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Purulia may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Purulia fall under?

Purulia district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Purulia district?

Purulia district had a population of 29,30,115 per the 2011 Census, across 2,696 villages.

When was Purulia district formed?

Purulia district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Purulia district?

Major rivers in Purulia district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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