Purba Medinipur Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal.

Total Population
50,95,875
Male
26,29,834
51.6%
Female
24,66,041
48.4%
Sex Ratio
938
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
76.99%
Density
1081
per km²

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.

Villages2,994(2,929 inhabited65 uninhabited)
Urban Towns25
Households11,14,170
Total Area4,713 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 TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural45,03,16188.4%
🏙️ Urban5,92,71411.6%
Total50,95,875100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population45,03,161
Urban Population5,92,714

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

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male23,22,5623,07,27226,29,834
👩 Female21,80,5992,85,44224,66,041
Male Population26,29,834
51.6% of total
Female Population24,66,041
48.4% of total

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

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)18,93,6822,55,39121,49,073
Literate (Female)15,60,5052,13,61617,74,121
Total Literate34,54,1874,69,00739,23,194
Male Literacy Rate81.72%
Female Literacy Rate71.94%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Purba Medinipur?
According to Census 2011, Purba Medinipur has a total population of 50,95,875. This includes 45,03,161 people in rural areas and 5,92,714 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Purba Medinipur?
Purba Medinipur has 26,29,834 males (51.6%) and 24,66,041 females (48.4%).
What is the sex ratio of Purba Medinipur?
The sex ratio of Purba Medinipur is 938 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Purba Medinipur?
Purba Medinipur has an overall literacy rate of 76.99%. The male literacy rate is 81.72% and the female literacy rate is 71.94%.
What is the total area of Purba Medinipur?
Purba Medinipur covers a total area of 4,713 square kilometers with a population density of 1081 persons per square kilometer.

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.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Purba Medinipur, West Bengal.