Categories in Purnia
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Purnia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping other | 3,146 | — |
| Shopping | 3,091 | — |
| Education | 2,790 | 14 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,779 | — |
| Hindu temple | 1,601 | — |
| Clothing stores | 1,468 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 1,462 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 1,150 | — |
| Hardware store | 981 | — |
| Apartments | 952 | — |
Purnia Facts
| Area | 7.4 km² |
| Population | 96,674 |
| Male Population | 50,458 (52.2%) |
| Female Population | 46,216 (47.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +69.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -19.2% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 18.9, Female: 19.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,016 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 25.77895, 87.47422 |
| Pin Codes | 854201, 854202, 854203, 854204, 854205, More |
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Purnia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,926 | 90,105 | 119,607 | 161,473 | 96,674 | 101,206 | 106,099 |
| Population Density | 7,653.9 / km² | 12,115 / km² | 16,081.6 / km² | 21,710.7 / km² | 12,998.2 / km² | 13,607.5 / km² | 14,265.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPurnia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 19.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purnia | +69.8% | +7.3% | -19.2% |
| Bihar | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Purnia Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purnia | 19 yrs | 19.1 yrs | 18.9 yrs |
| Bihar | 20.4 yrs | 20.8 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Purnia Population Density
Population Density: 12,998 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purnia | 96,674 | 7.4 km² | 12,998 / km² |
| Bihar | 115.8 million | 94,107.8 km² | 1,230 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Purnia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Purnia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Purnia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $536 | $617 | $789 | $919 | $1,301 | $1,491 | $1,763 | $2,016 |
| Total GDP | $36.5M | $47.3M | $68.1M | $90.1M | $143M | $181.4M | $234.2M | $277.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Purnia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purnia | 121,716 tn | 1.26 tn | 16,365.2 tons/km² |
| Bihar | 132,083,798 tn | 1.14 tn | 1,403.5 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Purnia CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 121,716 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,365.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27/12 | 11:40 PM | 5 | 45.7 km | 28,800 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/05 | 10:12 PM | 3.5 | 48.2 km | 57,700 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/93 | 2:29 PM | 5 | 7.9 km | 29,700 m | Bihar, India | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/83 | 7:35 PM | 4.3 | 46.5 km | 33,000 m | Bihar, India | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/77 | 7:21 PM | 4.8 | 97.7 km | 33,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Purnia
Purnia (Hindi : पूर्णियाँ ), spelt 'Purnea' by the government, is a city and a municipal corporation in Purnia district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is located 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Patna. It is the largest city of North-Eastern Bihar. In..
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