Purba Medinipur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal.
Administrative Details of Purba Medinipur
Purba Medinipur comprises 2,994 villages, of which 2,929 are inhabited and 65 are uninhabited. There are 25 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 11,14,170, spread across 4,713 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,994(2,929 inhabited • 65 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 25 |
| Households | 11,14,170 |
| Total Area | 4,713 km² |
Purba Medinipur Urban & Rural Population
Purba Medinipur had 5,92,714 people in urban areas (11.6%) and 45,03,161 people in rural areas (88.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 45,03,161 | 88.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,92,714 | 11.6% |
| Total | 50,95,875 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Purba Medinipur
The total population comprises 26,29,834 males (51.6%) and 24,66,041 females (48.4%). The sex ratio is 938 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 23,22,562 | 3,07,272 | 26,29,834 |
| 👩 Female | 21,80,599 | 2,85,442 | 24,66,041 |
Literacy Rate in Purba Medinipur
The literacy rate is 76.99%. Male literacy stands at 81.72% while female literacy is 71.94%, indicating a gender gap of 9.78 percentage points. The total literate population is 39,23,194.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 18,93,682 | 2,55,391 | 21,49,073 |
| Literate (Female) | 15,60,505 | 2,13,616 | 17,74,121 |
| Total Literate | 34,54,187 | 4,69,007 | 39,23,194 |
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About Purba Medinipur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Purba Medinipur in West Bengal has a total population of 50,95,875 with a literacy rate of 76.99% and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Purba Medinipur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.