District at a glance
All 20 blocks
- Arsha
- Bagmundi
- Balarampur
- Barabazar
- Bundwan
- Hura
- Jaipur
- Jhalda - I
- Jhalda - II
- Kashipur
- Manbazar - I
- Manbazar - II
Showing first 12 of 20 — view the full list ↓
Largest villages in Purulia district
- TulinJhalda - I block9,844
- ParaPara block9,697
- CheyamaRaghunathpur - II block7,413
- ManguralalpurHura block6,683
- IchharRaghunathpur - II block6,496
- GenruaBalarampur block6,454
- SirkabadArsha block6,288
- ChharraPurulia - II block6,131
- ArshaArsha block5,958
- BararolaJhalda - II block5,913
Census 2011 population
Pincodes in Purulia district
31 PIN codes across the villages of Purulia district. Open one for its villages, post offices and bank branches.
- 723131× 292
- 723121× 238
- 723133× 172
- 723127× 152
- 723129× 145
- 723213× 142
- 723202× 125
- 723152× 113
- 723201× 111
- 723151× 109
- 723143× 103
- 723128× 91
- 723212× 89
- 723126× 87
- 723130× 85
- 723155× 75
- 723132× 69
- 723153× 68
- 723145× 62
- 723102× 59
- 723148× 59
- 723103× 38
- 723149× 37
- 723154× 32
and 7 more PIN codes
Purulia district
Purulia is a district of West Bengal. The Local Government Directory lists 20 blocks and 2,696 revenue villages here, home to a rural population of 25,56,801 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
District officials
All 20 blocks of Purulia
Click any block to see its villages, posts, and local services.
Gram panchayats of Purulia, block-wise →
Sorted alphabetically
Arsha
Bagmundi
Balarampur
Barabazar
Bundwan
Hura
Jaipur
Jhalda - I
Jhalda - II
Kashipur
Manbazar - I
Manbazar - II
Neturia
Para
Puncha
Purulia - I
Purulia - II
Raghunathpur - I
Raghunathpur - II
Santuri
Villages of Purulia
19 of 2,696 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Purulia district by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 25,56,801 Census 2011
- Male population
- 13,04,208 Census 2011
- Female population
- 12,52,593 Census 2011
- Households
- 4,95,836 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 2,459 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 960 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 5.2 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 62.7% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Purulia
Based on the 1,582 of 2,696 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices · Purulia
Latest reports from markets in Purulia district, within the last 14 days.
Last reported 16 Oct 2026 — no newer prices from markets in Purulia. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Balarampur APMC | 3,600 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Purulia APMC | 3,000 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Balarampur APMC | 8,000 | 9,800 | 8,900 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Balarampur APMC | 4,000 | 5,200 | 4,900 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Balarampur APMC | 700 | 800 | 760 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Purulia APMC | 700 | 800 | 750 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin | Purulia APMC | 1,300 | 1,700 | 1,500 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Rice | Purulia APMC | 3,650 | 3,780 | 3,720 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato | Purulia APMC | 3,200 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Balarampur APMC | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Purulia APMC | 18,900 | 19,500 | 19,200 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Rice | Balarampur APMC | 3,750 | 3,800 | 3,780 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard Oil | Balarampur APMC | 19,200 | 19,800 | 19,500 | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Ridgeguard(Tori) | Balarampur APMC | 3,800 | 4,500 | 4,000 | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Purulia APMC | 4,200 | 5,100 | 4,900 | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato | Balarampur APMC | 3,200 | 4,200 | 3,800 | 13 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Purulia's shops.
News near Purulia
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
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All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Purulia
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Purulia right now. We check official commission notices every night.
All government job notices · Apply only on the official website. Never pay anyone for a government job.
Events in Purulia → · All emergency numbers →
Essential services & places near Purulia
- Banks, ATMs & post offices (572)
- Hospitals & clinics (85)
- Schools & anganwadis (28)
- Colleges & universities (6)
- Government offices (11)
- Temples (12)
- Churches (3)
- Mosques (1)
- Other places of worship (6)
- Transport (52)
- Agriculture services (1)
- Community places (20)
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not checked by VoiceOfVillage unless marked verified. Phone numbers and hours appear only when the source lists them; call before you travel.
People often ask about Purulia district
Which state is Purulia district in?
Purulia district is in West Bengal.
How many blocks and villages are there in Purulia district?
Purulia district has 20 blocks and 2,696 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the rural population of Purulia district?
The villages of Purulia district had a combined population of 25,56,801 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the LGD code of Purulia district?
The Local Government Directory code of Purulia district is 321.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.