All Information About Purnia East Subdistrict
Detailed information about Purnia East Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Purnia East is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purnia District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Purnia East - पुरनिया पूर्व |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1134 |
| District | Purnia |
| Census Code 2011 | 1134 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 14 |
| Number of Villages | 90 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Purnia (Code: 180) |
| Assembly Constituency | Purnia (Code: 1282) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Purnia | Vijay Kumar Khemka ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Purnia East Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
445,326
M: 232,433
F: 212,893 |
| Rural |
163,078
M: 84,356
F: 78,722 |
| Urban |
282,248
M: 148,077
F: 134,171 |
Number of Households: 85,196
Population Distribution
Total: 445,326 (Male: 232,433, Female: 212,893)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 77,255 (Male: 39,418, Female: 37,837)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 49,626 (Male: 25,589, Female: 24,037)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 26,687 (Male: 13,687, Female: 13,000)
Literate Population
Total: 238,552 (Male: 136,261, Female: 102,291)
Illiterate Population
Total: 206,774 (Male: 96,172, Female: 110,602)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 136,460 (Male: 106,519, Female: 29,941)
Main Workers
Total: 98,171 (Male: 82,268, Female: 15,903)
Marginal Workers
Total: 38,289 (Male: 24,251, Female: 14,038)
Non-Workers
Total: 308,866 (Male: 125,914, Female: 182,952)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,374 (Male: 10,300, Female: 1,074)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,880 (Male: 22,502, Female: 7,378)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,691 (Male: 2,170, Female: 521)
- Other Workers: 54,226 (Male: 47,296, Female: 6,930)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,481 (Male: 1,517, Female: 964)
- Agricultural Laborers: 20,802 (Male: 12,690, Female: 8,112)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,882 (Male: 873, Female: 1,009)
- Other Workers: 13,124 (Male: 9,171, Female: 3,953)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Purnia East Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
445,326
M: 232,433
F: 212,893 |
| Rural |
163,078
M: 84,356
F: 78,722 |
| Urban |
282,248
M: 148,077
F: 134,171 |
Number of Households: 85,196
Population Distribution
Total: 445,326 (Male: 232,433, Female: 212,893)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 77,255 (Male: 39,418, Female: 37,837)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 49,626 (Male: 25,589, Female: 24,037)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 26,687 (Male: 13,687, Female: 13,000)
Literate Population
Total: 238,552 (Male: 136,261, Female: 102,291)
Illiterate Population
Total: 206,774 (Male: 96,172, Female: 110,602)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 136,460 (Male: 106,519, Female: 29,941)
Main Workers
Total: 98,171 (Male: 82,268, Female: 15,903)
Marginal Workers
Total: 38,289 (Male: 24,251, Female: 14,038)
Non-Workers
Total: 308,866 (Male: 125,914, Female: 182,952)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,374 (Male: 10,300, Female: 1,074)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,880 (Male: 22,502, Female: 7,378)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,691 (Male: 2,170, Female: 521)
- Other Workers: 54,226 (Male: 47,296, Female: 6,930)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,481 (Male: 1,517, Female: 964)
- Agricultural Laborers: 20,802 (Male: 12,690, Female: 8,112)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,882 (Male: 873, Female: 1,009)
- Other Workers: 13,124 (Male: 9,171, Female: 3,953)
Grampanchayat List of Purnia East Tehsil/Taluka
Purnia East Tehsil comprises 14 Gram Panchayats and 90 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Purnia East. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Purnia East
Purnia East is located in the Purnia District of Bihar State, India.
Purnia East Tehsil has 90 villages.
Purnia East has a total of 14 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Purnia East is 445,326.
In Purnia East, there are 232,433 males and 212,893 females.
There are 77,255 children in Purnia East, comprising 39,418 males and 37,837 females.
In Purnia East, the literate population is 238,552 (136,261 males and 102,291 females). The illiterate population is 206,774 (96,172 males and 110,602 females).