Living in Puruliya
Puruliya is a city in West Bengal, India, home to 122,533 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 8%, #248 of 3,335), single parents (top 9%, #293 of 3,335), low-income families (top 10%, #308 of 3,335).
Residents122,533
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport226 km (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km160,500 people
Terrain around itabout 220 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line2.0 km
Distance to New Delhi1,087 km
Within 10 km122,533 people
Winter daylight10 h 42 min, sunset 12:34
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Puruliya
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 42 min and sets around 12:34; in late June it sets around 15:03.
How Puruliya 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 West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #248 of 3,335 | #15 of 132 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #1,344 of 3,608 | #72 of 135 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #308 of 3,335 | #20 of 132 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #293 of 3,335 | #16 of 132 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,762 of 3,335 | #53 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #1,447 of 3,335 | #56 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,073 of 3,608 | #71 of 135 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #1,097 of 2,738 | #63 of 128 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #987 of 2,471 | #62 of 117 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #1,120 of 2,212 | #63 of 111 | Map |
| Remote worker | 69 | #1,581 of 3,608 | #78 of 135 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #963 of 2,549 | #63 of 119 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #683 of 2,006 | #58 of 104 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #1,039 of 3,335 | #65 of 132 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,611 of 3,608 | #76 of 135 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 50 | #765 of 2,212 | #61 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 43 | #1,801 of 3,608 | #88 of 135 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #1,241 of 3,335 | #68 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #2,377 of 3,608 | #74 of 135 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #1,478 of 3,608 | #100 of 135 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 6 | #3,115 of 3,608 | #79 of 135 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 45 | #2,276 of 3,608 | #70 of 135 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #880 of 3,608 | #50 of 135 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #1,306 of 3,608 | #69 of 135 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #2,599 of 3,608 | #73 of 135 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 51 | #1,923 of 3,608 | #92 of 135 | Map |
| Digital native | 42 | #1,219 of 2,738 | #68 of 128 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kenda 22 km
- Balarāmpur 30 km
- Adra 38 km
- Pāthardih 38 km
- Raghunathpur 39 km
- Chas 39 km
- Jhalidā 40 km
- Jāmadoba 43 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.