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Purba Medinipur Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Purba Medinipur in 2024 | 5,632,980 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 2,907,019 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 2,725,961 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 5,095,875 |
| Male Population | 2,629,834 |
| Female Population | 2,466,041 |
| Area (km2) | 4,713 |
| Density/km2 | 1,081 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 938 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 946 |
| Literates | 3,923,194 |
| Male Literates | 2,149,073 |
| Female Literates | 1,774,121 |
| Average Literacy | 87.02% |
| Male Literacy | 92.32% |
| Female Literacy | 81.37% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 587,654 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 301,989 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 285,665 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.53% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.48% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.58% |
Purba Medinipur Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,343,972 |
85.24% |
4,801,827 |
| Muslims | 743,436 |
14.59% |
821,794 |
| Christian | 2,648 |
0.05% |
2,927 |
| Sikh | 746 |
0.01% |
825 |
| Buddhist | 317 |
0.01% |
350 |
| Jain | 574 |
0.01% |
634 |
| Not Stated | 3,823 |
0.08% |
4,226 |
| Others | 359 |
0.01% |
397 |
| Total | 5,095,875 |
100.00% |
5,632,980 |
City/Metros in Purba Medinipur District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Haldia (Municipality) | 200,827 | 221,994 |