All Information About Purulia - II Subdistrict
Detailed information about Purulia - II Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Purulia - II is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purulia District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Purulia - II - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2379 |
| District | Purulia |
| Census Code 2011 | 2379 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 9 |
| Number of Villages | 116 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Purulia (Code: 253) |
| Assembly Constituency | Purulia (Code: 2105) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Purulia | Sudip Kumar Mukherjee ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Purulia - II Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
169,488
M: 86,462
F: 83,026 |
| Rural |
157,862
M: 80,492
F: 77,370 |
| Urban |
11,626
M: 5,970
F: 5,656 |
Number of Households: 31,749
Population Distribution
Total: 169,488 (Male: 86,462, Female: 83,026)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 25,437 (Male: 12,979, Female: 12,458)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 46,039 (Male: 23,592, Female: 22,447)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 8,213 (Male: 4,145, Female: 4,068)
Literate Population
Total: 91,314 (Male: 56,377, Female: 34,937)
Illiterate Population
Total: 78,174 (Male: 30,085, Female: 48,089)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 70,212 (Male: 45,589, Female: 24,623)
Main Workers
Total: 31,296 (Male: 26,122, Female: 5,174)
Marginal Workers
Total: 38,916 (Male: 19,467, Female: 19,449)
Non-Workers
Total: 99,276 (Male: 40,873, Female: 58,403)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,560 (Male: 6,773, Female: 787)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,911 (Male: 4,485, Female: 1,426)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,858 (Male: 1,035, Female: 823)
- Other Workers: 15,967 (Male: 13,829, Female: 2,138)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,783 (Male: 2,769, Female: 2,014)
- Agricultural Laborers: 20,334 (Male: 8,298, Female: 12,036)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,279 (Male: 821, Female: 1,458)
- Other Workers: 11,520 (Male: 7,579, Female: 3,941)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Purulia - II Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
169,488
M: 86,462
F: 83,026 |
| Rural |
157,862
M: 80,492
F: 77,370 |
| Urban |
11,626
M: 5,970
F: 5,656 |
Number of Households: 31,749
Population Distribution
Total: 169,488 (Male: 86,462, Female: 83,026)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 25,437 (Male: 12,979, Female: 12,458)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 46,039 (Male: 23,592, Female: 22,447)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 8,213 (Male: 4,145, Female: 4,068)
Literate Population
Total: 91,314 (Male: 56,377, Female: 34,937)
Illiterate Population
Total: 78,174 (Male: 30,085, Female: 48,089)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 70,212 (Male: 45,589, Female: 24,623)
Main Workers
Total: 31,296 (Male: 26,122, Female: 5,174)
Marginal Workers
Total: 38,916 (Male: 19,467, Female: 19,449)
Non-Workers
Total: 99,276 (Male: 40,873, Female: 58,403)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,560 (Male: 6,773, Female: 787)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,911 (Male: 4,485, Female: 1,426)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,858 (Male: 1,035, Female: 823)
- Other Workers: 15,967 (Male: 13,829, Female: 2,138)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,783 (Male: 2,769, Female: 2,014)
- Agricultural Laborers: 20,334 (Male: 8,298, Female: 12,036)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,279 (Male: 821, Female: 1,458)
- Other Workers: 11,520 (Male: 7,579, Female: 3,941)
Grampanchayat List of Purulia - II Tehsil/Taluka
Purulia - II Tehsil comprises 9 Gram Panchayats and 116 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Purulia - II. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Purulia - II
Purulia - II is located in the Purulia District of West bengal State, India.
Purulia - II Tehsil has 116 villages.
Purulia - II has a total of 9 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Purulia - II is 169,488.
In Purulia - II, there are 86,462 males and 83,026 females.
There are 25,437 children in Purulia - II, comprising 12,979 males and 12,458 females.
In Purulia - II, the literate population is 91,314 (56,377 males and 34,937 females). The illiterate population is 78,174 (30,085 males and 48,089 females).