Purnia
Purnia is a district and city located in Bihar State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Purnia district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Purnia District overview
Purnia is Town in Bihar serves as administrative headquarter of Purnia district. Total area of Purnia District is 3,229 km² including 3,101 km² rural area and 128 km² urban area. There are 14 Subdivisions part of Purnia District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Purnia District, Purnia has 1273 villages.
Banmankhi is the largest tehsil in Purnia district by area covering 371.988 km2 and Jalalgarh is the smallest tehsil in Purnia district by area covering 114.635 km2. Purnia East is the largest tehsil by population while Srinagar is the smallest tehsil by population in Purnia district.
Population of Purnia District
As of the 2011 census, Purnia district has a population of approximately 3,264,619 peoples which is divided into urban population of 343,005 and rular population of 2,921,614. The population density in Purnia region is about 1,011.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,699,370 | 1,565,249 | 3,264,619 |
| Rural | 1,519,522 | 1,402,092 | 2,921,614 |
| Urban | 179,848 | 163,157 | 343,005 |
Households of Purnia District
There are about 647,777 houses in the district, including 66,414 urban houses and 581,363 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.04 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 647,777 |
| Rural | 581,363 |
| Urban | 66,414 |
List Of Subdivision in Purnia District
Purnia district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 14 tehsils in Purnia 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 Purnia:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Amour | 200.7 | 290,559 |
| Baisa | 275.0 | 193,127 |
| Baisi | 176.6 | 227,706 |
| Banmankhi | 372.0 | 351,415 |
| Barhara | 235.7 | 209,000 |
| Bhawanipur | 145.2 | 161,720 |
| Dagarua | 218.2 | 221,142 |
| Dhamdaha | 345.6 | 288,084 |
| Jalalgarh | 114.6 | 112,951 |
| Kasba | 159.9 | 188,341 |
| Krityanand Nagar | 283.5 | 230,504 |
| Purnia East | 256.3 | 445,326 |
| Rupauli | 286.1 | 234,686 |
| Srinagar | 159.7 | 110,058 |
Frequently Asked Question About Purnia District
How many villages are there in Purnia district ?
There are 1273 villages in the Purnia district.
What is the population of Purnia district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Purnia district is 3,264,619
How many town or city are there in Purnia district ?
There are 3 town or city in the Purnia district.
How many Subdivision in Purnia district ?
There are 14 Subdivision in Purnia district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Purnia district
Banmankhi is the largest Subdivision in Purnia district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Purnia district ?
Jalalgarh is the smallest Subdivision in Purnia district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Purnia district ?
Purnia East is the most populated Subdivision in Purnia district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Purnia district ?
Srinagar is the most least populated Subdivision in Purnia district.