Purnia Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Purnia in 2024 | 4,029,846 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 2,097,702 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,932,144 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 3,264,619 |
| Male Population | 1,699,370 |
| Female Population | 1,565,249 |
| Area (km2) | 3,229 |
| Density/km2 | 1,011 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 921 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 954 |
| Literates | 1,332,326 |
| Male Literates | 805,261 |
| Female Literates | 527,065 |
| Average Literacy | 51.08% |
| Male Literacy | 59.06% |
| Female Literacy | 42.34% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 656,510 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 335,955 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 320,555 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 20.11% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 19.77% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 20.48% |
Purnia Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,989,420 |
60.94% |
2,455,740 |
| Muslims | 1,255,641 |
38.46% |
1,549,963 |
| Christian | 7,989 |
0.24% |
9,862 |
| Sikh | 614 |
0.02% |
758 |
| Buddhist | 353 |
0.01% |
436 |
| Jain | 1,450 |
0.04% |
1,790 |
| Not Stated | 8,502 |
0.26% |
10,495 |
| Others | 650 |
0.02% |
802 |
| Total | 3,264,619 |
100.00% |
4,029,846 |
City/Metros in Purnia District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Purnia (Municipal Corporation) | 282,248 | 348,407 |