All Information About Purulia - I Subdistrict
Detailed information about Purulia - I Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Purulia - I is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purulia District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Purulia - I - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2387 |
| District | Purulia |
| Census Code 2011 | 2387 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 8 |
| Number of Villages | 115 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Purulia (Code: 253) |
| Assembly Constituency | Balarampur (Code: 2100) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Balarampur | Baneswar Mahato ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Purulia - I Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
151,188
M: 77,858
F: 73,330 |
| Rural |
145,494
M: 74,873
F: 70,621 |
| Urban |
5,694
M: 2,985
F: 2,709 |
Number of Households: 28,228
Population Distribution
Total: 151,188 (Male: 77,858, Female: 73,330)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 21,984 (Male: 11,381, Female: 10,603)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 25,938 (Male: 13,351, Female: 12,587)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 12,655 (Male: 6,439, Female: 6,216)
Literate Population
Total: 83,688 (Male: 52,095, Female: 31,593)
Illiterate Population
Total: 67,500 (Male: 25,763, Female: 41,737)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 61,470 (Male: 40,329, Female: 21,141)
Main Workers
Total: 27,753 (Male: 23,289, Female: 4,464)
Marginal Workers
Total: 33,717 (Male: 17,040, Female: 16,677)
Non-Workers
Total: 89,718 (Male: 37,529, Female: 52,189)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,938 (Male: 7,054, Female: 884)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,015 (Male: 3,613, Female: 1,402)
- Household Industry Workers: 936 (Male: 609, Female: 327)
- Other Workers: 13,864 (Male: 12,013, Female: 1,851)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,997 (Male: 3,178, Female: 1,819)
- Agricultural Laborers: 19,141 (Male: 7,601, Female: 11,540)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,280 (Male: 451, Female: 829)
- Other Workers: 8,299 (Male: 5,810, Female: 2,489)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Purulia - I Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
151,188
M: 77,858
F: 73,330 |
| Rural |
145,494
M: 74,873
F: 70,621 |
| Urban |
5,694
M: 2,985
F: 2,709 |
Number of Households: 28,228
Population Distribution
Total: 151,188 (Male: 77,858, Female: 73,330)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 21,984 (Male: 11,381, Female: 10,603)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 25,938 (Male: 13,351, Female: 12,587)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 12,655 (Male: 6,439, Female: 6,216)
Literate Population
Total: 83,688 (Male: 52,095, Female: 31,593)
Illiterate Population
Total: 67,500 (Male: 25,763, Female: 41,737)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 61,470 (Male: 40,329, Female: 21,141)
Main Workers
Total: 27,753 (Male: 23,289, Female: 4,464)
Marginal Workers
Total: 33,717 (Male: 17,040, Female: 16,677)
Non-Workers
Total: 89,718 (Male: 37,529, Female: 52,189)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,938 (Male: 7,054, Female: 884)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,015 (Male: 3,613, Female: 1,402)
- Household Industry Workers: 936 (Male: 609, Female: 327)
- Other Workers: 13,864 (Male: 12,013, Female: 1,851)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,997 (Male: 3,178, Female: 1,819)
- Agricultural Laborers: 19,141 (Male: 7,601, Female: 11,540)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,280 (Male: 451, Female: 829)
- Other Workers: 8,299 (Male: 5,810, Female: 2,489)
Grampanchayat List of Purulia - I Tehsil/Taluka
Purulia - I Tehsil comprises 8 Gram Panchayats and 115 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Purulia - I. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Purulia - I
Purulia - I is located in the Purulia District of West bengal State, India.
Purulia - I Tehsil has 115 villages.
Purulia - I has a total of 8 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Purulia - I is 151,188.
In Purulia - I, there are 77,858 males and 73,330 females.
There are 21,984 children in Purulia - I, comprising 11,381 males and 10,603 females.
In Purulia - I, the literate population is 83,688 (52,095 males and 31,593 females). The illiterate population is 67,500 (25,763 males and 41,737 females).