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Purulia

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Area · — km²
Population · 29,30,115
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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.

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

hill

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
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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All 20 mandals of Purulia

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2696 villages · 170 GPs
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Top villages in Purulia

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Purulia

How many mandals and villages are in Purulia district?

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

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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