Ajodhya Hills, Chhau masks and red-earth country
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Purulia |
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| Division | Medinipur |
| Area | 6,259 sq km |
| Population | 2.93 Million |
| Literacy rate | 65.38% |
| Sex ratio | 955 |
| Subdivisions | Purulia Sadar, Manbazar, Jhalda, Raghunathpur |
Purulia is the westernmost district of West Bengal. Part of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, this region is famous for its hills, forests and folk culture. Purulia town is its district headquarters.
Purulia is the heartland of the Chhau dance, Jhumur songs and the culture of the western region. Tribal communities, red soil and hilly scenery are the district's hallmarks.
Agriculture is the main occupation. In the dry climate, vegetable and lac cultivation are notable. The handicrafts industry and the Chhau art tradition are the district's heritage.
Apply for certificates, schemes and registrations connected with Purulia District Guide — guides, portals and district-wise tools in one place.
| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Purulia PS | Purulia | 03252-223202 |
| Manbazar PS | Manbazar | 03253-255270 |
| Jhalda PS | Jhalda | 03254-255233 |
| Raghunathpur PS | Raghunathpur | 03251-255231 |
| Adra PS | Adra | 03251-244251 |
Purulia Junction & Adra Junction (Adra division HQ); Asansol–Tatanagar line
NH 18, NH 314, SH 5
Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi (~130 km); Kolkata airport farther
Forested plateau, trekking and hydraulic power house
Rocky hill with rock-climbing and railway viewpoint
Reservoirs on the Damodar/Kansabati system
Quiet hill-and-lake hamlet popular for sunsets
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Purulia District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
Power sector — Santaldih TPS, Purulia Pumped Storage (900 MW), DVC plants
Cement & sponge iron
Lac production (~90% of WB output) & sericulture
Predominantly agrarian upland economy
The headquarters of Purulia district is in Purulia. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Purulia district has 4 subdivisions (Purulia Sadar, Manbazar, Jhalda and Raghunathpur) and 20 community development blocks.
The notable tourist attraction of Purulia district is the Ayodhya Hills — a forest-covered plateau with trekking and a hydro power house. Joychandi Hill and the Panchet and Murguma dams are also worth visiting.
You can apply online for domicile, income and caste certificates on the West Bengal e-District portal (edistrict.wb.gov.in). Applications can also be made at district service centres and at subdivision offices.
The official district portal of Purulia is https://purulia.gov.in. Here you can find information about the district administration, notices, services and contacts.