Puruliya
Puruliya is a district and city located in West Bengal State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Puruliya district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Puruliya District overview
Puruliya is Town in West Bengal serves as administrative headquarter of Puruliya district. Total area of Puruliya District is 6,259 km² including 6,111 km² rural area and 148 km² urban area. There are 20 Subdivisions part of Puruliya District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Puruliya District, Puruliya has 2667 villages.
Barabazar is the largest tehsil in Puruliya district by area covering 452.065 km2 and Neturia is the smallest tehsil in Puruliya district by area covering 187.57 km2. Para is the largest tehsil by population while Santuri is the smallest tehsil by population in Puruliya district.
Population of Puruliya District
As of the 2011 census, Puruliya district has a population of approximately 2,930,115 peoples which is divided into urban population of 373,314 and rular population of 2,556,801. The population density in Puruliya region is about 468.1 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,496,996 | 1,433,119 | 2,930,115 |
| Rural | 1,304,208 | 1,252,593 | 2,556,801 |
| Urban | 192,788 | 180,526 | 373,314 |
Households of Puruliya District
There are about 567,824 houses in the district, including 71,988 urban houses and 495,836 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.16 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 567,824 |
| Rural | 495,836 |
| Urban | 71,988 |
List Of Subdivision in Puruliya District
Puruliya district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 20 tehsils in Puruliya district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Puruliya:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Arsha | 409.5 | 154,736 |
| Bagmundi | 435.7 | 135,579 |
| Balarampur | 301.2 | 137,950 |
| Barabazar | 452.1 | 170,564 |
| Bundwan | 375.0 | 94,929 |
| Hura | 403.8 | 143,575 |
| Jaipur | 198.8 | 133,349 |
| Jhalda I | 320.6 | 137,143 |
| Jhalda II | 265.6 | 148,156 |
| Kashipur | 446.2 | 200,083 |
| Manbazar I | 378.0 | 154,071 |
| Manbazar II | 279.0 | 97,164 |
| Neturia | 187.6 | 101,427 |
| Para | 235.5 | 200,621 |
| Puncha | 328.2 | 123,855 |
| Purulia I | 299.7 | 151,188 |
| Purulia II | 288.7 | 169,488 |
| Raghunathpur I | 188.5 | 117,760 |
| Raghunathpur II | 245.3 | 113,790 |
| Santuri | 189.2 | 78,515 |
Frequently Asked Question About Puruliya District
How many villages are there in Puruliya district ?
There are 2667 villages in the Puruliya district.
What is the population of Puruliya district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Puruliya district is 2,930,115
How many town or city are there in Puruliya district ?
There are 28 town or city in the Puruliya district.
How many Subdivision in Puruliya district ?
There are 20 Subdivision in Puruliya district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Puruliya district
Barabazar is the largest Subdivision in Puruliya district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Puruliya district ?
Neturia is the smallest Subdivision in Puruliya district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Puruliya district ?
Para is the most populated Subdivision in Puruliya district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Puruliya district ?
Santuri is the most least populated Subdivision in Puruliya district.