| Name | Status | Population census 1991-03-01 | Population census 2001-03-01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puruliya | District | 2,224,577 | 2,536,516 | o |
| West Bengal | State | 68,077,965 | 80,176,197 |
| Name | Status | City of Outgrowth | Population census 1991-03-01 | Population census 2001-03-01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adra | Census Town | 40,325 | 22,031 | o | |
| Arra | Census Town | 18,207 | 19,924 | o | |
| Balarampur | Census Town | 19,124 | 21,827 | o | |
| Barabazar | Census Town | ... | 7,564 | o | |
| Chapari | Census Town | 6,512 | 7,245 | o | |
| Hijuli | Census Town | ... | 6,856 | o | |
| Jhalda | Municipality | 17,217 | 17,872 | o | |
| Nabagram | Census Town | 5,236 | 5,651 | o | |
| Par Beliya | Census Town | ... | 6,039 | o | |
| Puruliya | Municipality | 92,386 | 113,806 | o | |
| Raghunathpur | Municipality | 19,187 | 21,932 | o |
Source: (1991) Rand McNally International Atlas 1994, School of Planning & Architecture (web).
(2001) Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner (web), Delimitation Commission of India (web).
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