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Purba Medinipur

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Area · — km²
Population · 50,95,875
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Purba Medinipur — district of West Bengal

Purba Medinipur is a district in West Bengal. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Purba Medinipur

Historic coastal district known for Digha Beach and colonial-era significance in Bengal's history.

District HQ
Tamluk

Must-visit places in Purba Medinipur

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Digha Beach

Popular seaside destination on the Bay of Bengal with sandy shores and scenic coastal views.

  • beach
    Tajpur Beach

    Serene fishing village beach offering pristine sands and traditional coastal charm.

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    Shankarpur Beach

    Working fishing harbor beach known for fresh seafood and authentic village atmosphere.

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Then & Now

Purba Medinipur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
44,87,047
Census 2011 baseline
+14.1%
Population · 2026
51,20,443
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
9,85,280
Census 2011 baseline
-53.1%
Households · 2026
4,62,160
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 3,014 villages

Purba Medinipur district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
23,14,227Census 2011
Female population
21,72,820Census 2011
Sex ratio
939 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
9,85,280Census 2011
SC population
6,76,183Census 2011
ST population
24,013Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
51,20,443+14.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,62,160RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
17,09,536Census 2011
Cultivators
2,33,709Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,67,095Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,19,193 / 45,69,42375% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Purba Medinipur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
140 of 3,014 villages have notable places mapped · 5%
  • PHC· 30
  • Hospital· 17
  • Temple· 7
  • School· 4
  • College· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Purba Medinipur district.

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All 25 mandals of Purba Medinipur

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3014 villages · 223 GPs
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Top villages in Purba Medinipur

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Purba Medinipur

How many mandals and villages are in Purba Medinipur district?

Purba Medinipur district has 25 mandals and 3,014 revenue villages across 223 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Purba Medinipur district?

The district headquarters of Purba Medinipur is —.

What is the pincode of Purba Medinipur district?

Purba Medinipur district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Purba Medinipur may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Purba Medinipur fall under?

Purba Medinipur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Purba Medinipur district?

Purba Medinipur district had a population of 50,95,875 per the 2011 Census, across 3,014 villages.

When was Purba Medinipur district formed?

Purba Medinipur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Purba Medinipur district?

Major rivers in Purba Medinipur district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Purba Medinipur

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