Living in Purnia
Purnia is a city in Bihar, India, home to 282,248 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 1%, #16 of 3,335), low-income families (top 1%, #22 of 3,335), young families (top 1%, #28 of 3,335).
Residents282,248
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport131 km (Bagdogra)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km553,500 people
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line26.6 km
Distance to New Delhi1,063 km
Within 10 km282,248 people
LandscapeIndo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 32 min, sunset 12:24
See Purnia on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Purnia
- The landscape belongs to the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 32 min and sets around 12:24; in late June it sets around 15:04.
How Purnia ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Bihar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 69 | #28 of 3,335 | #3 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #263 of 3,608 | #10 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #22 of 3,335 | #3 of 153 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #16 of 3,335 | #3 of 153 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #791 of 3,335 | #2 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #511 of 3,335 | #2 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #508 of 3,608 | #45 of 153 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #273 of 2,738 | #11 of 142 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #265 of 2,471 | #11 of 127 | Map |
| DINKS | 72 | #286 of 2,212 | #11 of 118 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #358 of 3,608 | #1 of 153 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #233 of 2,549 | #10 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #239 of 2,006 | #11 of 106 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #868 of 946 | #35 of 40 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #159 of 3,335 | #8 of 153 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #507 of 3,608 | #4 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #241 of 2,212 | #11 of 118 | Map |
| Expat professional | 66 | #502 of 3,608 | #6 of 153 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 75 | #253 of 3,335 | #1 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #2,895 of 3,608 | #137 of 153 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #945 of 3,608 | #35 of 153 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 2 | #3,292 of 3,608 | #135 of 153 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #2,538 of 3,608 | #128 of 153 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #95 of 3,608 | #6 of 153 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #267 of 3,608 | #3 of 153 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #528 of 3,608 | #45 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 71 | #751 of 3,608 | #8 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #459 of 2,738 | #10 of 142 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kasba 11 km
- Katihar 28 km
- Banmankhi 31 km
- Banmankhi Bazar 31 km
- Dalkola 38 km
- Arāria 41 km
- Bihārīganj 49 km
- Murlīganj 50 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.