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	==Geography==		==Geography==
	Purulia district covers an area of 6259 sq. km. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130605211704/http://www.westbengalonline.in/about/districts/Purulia.html\| title= Purulia district, West Bengal \| work= Facts & Figures \|publisher= IndiaOnline Network \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		Purulia district covers an area of 6259 sq. km.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130605211704/http://www.westbengalonline.in/about/districts/Purulia.html\| title= Purulia district, West Bengal \| work= Facts & Figures \|publisher= IndiaOnline Network \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	Purulia district is part of the lowest step of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]].<ref>Sir John Houlton, ''Bihar, the Heart of India'', p 170, Orient Longmans, 1949.</ref> It has an undulating topography with plateaux, hills, low valleys and high ridges. A number of rivers flow through the district mostly having easterly or south-easterly courses – [[Damodar River\|Damodar]], [[Kangsabati River\|Kangsabati]], Kumari, [[Dwarakeswar River\|Dwarakeswar]] and Subarnarekha. The annual rainfall is in the range of 1,000-1,600 mm. It has a forest cover of 75,050 hectares.<ref name= ~~‘MSME’~~>{{cite web\| url = http://www.msmedikolkata.gov.in/uploads/2021/03/districtprofiles/2018-19/DIPS-Purulia-2018-19.pdf		Purulia district is part of the lowest step of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]].<ref>Sir John Houlton, ''Bihar, the Heart of India'', p 170, Orient Longmans, 1949.</ref> It has an undulating topography with plateaux, hills, low valleys and high ridges. A number of rivers flow through the district mostly having easterly or south-easterly courses – [[Damodar River\|Damodar]], [[Kangsabati River\|Kangsabati]], Kumari, [[Dwarakeswar River\|Dwarakeswar]] and Subarnarekha. The annual rainfall is in the range of 1,000-1,600 mm. It has a forest cover of 75,050 hectares.<ref name= "MSME">{{cite web\| url = http://www.msmedikolkata.gov.in/uploads/2021/03/districtprofiles/2018-19/DIPS-Purulia-2018-19.pdf
	\| title= District Industrial Profile: Purulia 2018-19 \| work= Climate, Topograhy, Forest, Location and Geographical Area \|publisher=Ministry of MSME, Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		\| title= District Industrial Profile: Purulia 2018-19 \| work= Climate, Topograhy, Forest, Location and Geographical Area \|publisher=Ministry of MSME, Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	Purulia district is bounded by [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] and Dhanbad district of [[Jharkhand]] on the north, [[Bankura district]] and [[Paschim Medinipur district]] on the west, [[West Singhbhum district]] and [[East Singhbhum district]] of Jharkhand on the south and [[Bokaro district]] and Ranchi district of Jharkhand on the west.<ref name= ~~‘MSME’~~/>		Purulia district is bounded by [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] and Dhanbad district of [[Jharkhand]] on the north, [[Bankura district]] and [[Paschim Medinipur district]] on the west, [[West Singhbhum district]] and [[East Singhbhum district]] of Jharkhand on the south and [[Bokaro district]] and Ranchi district of Jharkhand on the west.<ref name= "MSME"/>
	[[File:Purulia Tehsil Map.svg\|thumb\|450px\|Map of Purulia district showing the community developmet blocks]]		[[File:Purulia Tehsil Map.svg\|thumb\|450px\|Map of Purulia district showing the community developmet blocks]]
	[[Administrative divisions of India\|Subdivisions]] in Purulia district are: [[Purulia Sadar subdivision\|Purulia Sadar]], [[Manbazar subdivision\|Manbazar]], [[Jhalda subdivision\|Jhalda]] and [[Raghunathpur subdivision\|Raghunathpur]].<ref name=~~‘admin1’~~>{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/block-municipality/ \| title= Purulia \| work= About District-Administrative Setup-Block & Municipality \|publisher= Government of West Bengal\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Administrative divisions of India\|Subdivisions]] in Purulia district are: [[Purulia Sadar subdivision\|Purulia Sadar]], [[Manbazar subdivision\|Manbazar]], [[Jhalda subdivision\|Jhalda]] and [[Raghunathpur subdivision\|Raghunathpur]].<ref name="admin1">{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/block-municipality/ \| title= Purulia \| work= About District-Administrative Setup-Block & Municipality \|publisher= Government of West Bengal\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	[[Community Development Block\|Community development blocks]] in Purulia district are: [[Arsha (community development block)\|Arsha]], [[Balarampur, Purulia (community development block)\|Balarampur]], [[Hura (community development block)\|Hura]], [[Purulia I]], [[Purulia II]], [[Barabazar (community development block)\|Barabazar]], [[Bandwan (community development block)\|Bandwan]], [[Puncha (community development block)\|Puncha]], [[Manbazar I]], [[Manbazar II]], Baghmundi, [[Jhalda I]], [[Jhalda II]], [[Joypur, Purulia\|Joypur]], [[Kashipur (community development block)\|Kashipur]], [[Neturia (community development block)\|Neturia]], [[Para (community development block)\|Para]], [[Raghunathpur I]], [[Raghunathpur II]] and [[Santuri (community development block)\|Santuri]]. <ref name=~~‘admin1’~~/>		[[Community Development Block\|Community development blocks]] in Purulia district are: [[Arsha (community development block)\|Arsha]], [[Balarampur, Purulia (community development block)\|Balarampur]], [[Hura (community development block)\|Hura]], [[Purulia I]], [[Purulia II]], [[Barabazar (community development block)\|Barabazar]], [[Bandwan (community development block)\|Bandwan]], [[Puncha (community development block)\|Puncha]], [[Manbazar I]], [[Manbazar II]], Baghmundi, [[Jhalda I]], [[Jhalda II]], [[Joypur, Purulia\|Joypur]], [[Kashipur (community development block)\|Kashipur]], [[Neturia (community development block)\|Neturia]], [[Para (community development block)\|Para]], [[Raghunathpur I]], [[Raghunathpur II]] and [[Santuri (community development block)\|Santuri]].<ref name="admin1"/>

	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	As per the 2011 census, Purulia district had a total population of 2,930,115. 87.86% of the population lived in rural areas and 12.74% lived in urban areas.<ref name=~~‘admin2’~~>{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/district-profiles/ \| title= Purulia \| work= About District-District Profile \|publisher= Government of West Bengal \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		As per the 2011 census, Purulia district had a total population of 2,930,115. 87.86% of the population lived in rural areas and 12.74% lived in urban areas.<ref name="admin2">{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/district-profiles/ \| title= Purulia \| work= About District-District Profile \|publisher= Government of West Bengal \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	Purulia district had 2,459 inhabited villages, 3 statutory towns and 25 census towns.<ref name=~~‘admin2’~~/>		Purulia district had 2,459 inhabited villages, 3 statutory towns and 25 census towns.<ref name="admin2"/>

	Purulia district had a literacy rate of 64.48%.<ref name=~~‘admin2’~~/>		Purulia district had a literacy rate of 64.48%.<ref name="admin2"/>

	==Economy==		==Economy==
	===Agriculture===		===Agriculture===
	Purulia is a predominantly agriculture district. Cultivators form 21.51% and agricultural labourers form 39.39% of the total population. About 60% of the total cultivated land is upland and about 73% belongs to ‘small and marginal farmers having scattered and small holdings’. Cultivation is mostly [[~~Monsoon\|~~monsoon]] dependent singe-cropped and only 15% cropped area is multi-cropped. 21.57% of the cropped area is irrigated. [[Kharif crop\|kharif]] paddy cultivation covers 83% of the net cropped area.<ref name=~~‘admin2’~~/>Main crops are: rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and potatoe. It also produces fruits and vegetables. <ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.agrifarming.in/district-wise-crop-production-in-west-bengal-major-crops-in-west-bengal#purulia \| title= District Wise Crop Production in West Bengal \| work= Purulia \|publisher= \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		Purulia is a predominantly agriculture district. Cultivators form 21.51% and agricultural labourers form 39.39% of the total population. About 60% of the total cultivated land is upland and about 73% belongs to ‘small and marginal farmers having scattered and small holdings’. Cultivation is mostly [[monsoon]] dependent singe-cropped and only 15% cropped area is multi-cropped. 21.57% of the cropped area is irrigated. [[Kharif crop\|kharif]] paddy cultivation covers 83% of the net cropped area.<ref name="admin2"/> Main crops are: rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and potatoe. It also produces fruits and vegetables.<ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.agrifarming.in/district-wise-crop-production-in-west-bengal-major-crops-in-west-bengal#purulia \| title= District Wise Crop Production in West Bengal \| work= Purulia \|publisher= \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	===Forest===		===Forest===
	According to Satellite imagery data forests cover 29.69% of the total land in the district. <ref name=~~‘admin2’~~/>		According to Satellite imagery data forests cover 29.69% of the total land in the district.<ref name="admin2"/>

	===Industry===		===Industry===
	In the Purulia district, in 2013-14, 316 registered industrial units provided employment to 1170 persons. Damodar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. at [[Nabagram, Purulia\|Nabagam]] in [[ Neturia (community development block)\|Neturia block]] and [[Santaldih Thermal Power Station]] at [[Santaldih]] in [[Raghunathpur II]] block are classified as large industrial units.<ref name= ~~‘MSME’~~/>[[Damodar Valley Corporation]] has commissioned the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station in 2016. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.psuconnect.in/news/raghunathpur-thermal-power-station-of-dvc-was-successfully-commissioned/26822 \| title= RaghunathpurThermal Power Station of DVC was successfully commisioned \| work= \|publisher= PSU Connect\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		In the Purulia district, in 2013-14, 316 registered industrial units provided employment to 1170 persons. Damodar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. at [[Nabagram, Purulia\|Nabagam]] in [[Neturia (community development block)\|Neturia block]] and [[Santaldih Thermal Power Station]] at [[Santaldih]] in [[Raghunathpur II]] block are classified as large industrial units.<ref name= "MSME"/>[[Damodar Valley Corporation]] has commissioned the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station in 2016.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.psuconnect.in/news/raghunathpur-thermal-power-station-of-dvc-was-successfully-commissioned/26822 \| title= RaghunathpurThermal Power Station of DVC was successfully commisioned \| work= \|publisher= PSU Connect\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	===Poverty===		===Poverty===
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	==Education==		==Education==
	In Purulia district there are 2971 primary schools, 144 high schools, 1 high madrasa, 86 higher secondary schools, 11 degree colleges, 1 B Ed college, 1 polytechnic and 1 industrial training institute. 258,596 students are enrolled in primary schools, drop outs from class I to IV was 43.16 %, children out of school was 79,394. Enrolment in secondary education was 174,357. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/education-2/ \| title= Purulia \| work= Departments-Education \|publisher= Government of West Bengal \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		In Purulia district there are 2971 primary schools, 144 high schools, 1 high madrasa, 86 higher secondary schools, 11 degree colleges, 1 B Ed college, 1 polytechnic and 1 industrial training institute. 258,596 students are enrolled in primary schools, drop outs from class I to IV was 43.16%, children out of school was 79,394. Enrolment in secondary education was 174,357.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/education-2/ \| title= Purulia \| work= Departments-Education \|publisher= Government of West Bengal \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	The following institutions are located in Purulia district:		The following institutions are located in Purulia district:
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	==Culture==		==Culture==
	[[Chhau dance]] is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial and folk traditions.{{Sfn\|Williams\|2004\|pp=83-84, is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial, tribal and folk origins.}} It originates from Purulia district.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/indian-performing-arts/chhau-dance-of-purulia/ \| title= Chhau Dance of Purulia\| work= \|publisher= Utsavpedia \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>It involves people as a whole. Male dancers are trained by [[~~Guru\|gurus~~]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://indianculture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage/performing-arts/chhau-dance \| title= Chhau Dance \| work= Indian Culture \|publisher=Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Chhau dance]] is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial and folk traditions.{{Sfn\|Williams\|2004\|pp=83-84, is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial, tribal and folk origins.}} It originates from Purulia district.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/indian-performing-arts/chhau-dance-of-purulia/ \| title= Chhau Dance of Purulia\| work= \|publisher= Utsavpedia \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref> It involves people as a whole. Male dancers are trained by [[guru]]s.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://indianculture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage/performing-arts/chhau-dance \| title= Chhau Dance \| work= Indian Culture \|publisher=Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	Purulia has many old temples with wonderful artistic work. These temples are mainly [[Brahmin\|Brahmanical]] with [[Jainism\|Jain]] influence at many places. The [[Banda Deul]] is an attractive historical structure. It is 72 feet high. The oldest temple at [[Para, Purulia\|Para]] is a 40 feet high stone structure etched with decorations focusing on both social life and floral designs. Next to it is a 45 feet high brick temple with exquisite designs. Some of the other temples are at [[Pakbirra]], [[Deulghata]], [[Budhpur, Purulia\|Budhpur]] and [[Suisa]].<ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/68984/rediscover-purulias-timeless-heritage \| title= Rediscover Purulia’s Timeless Heritage \| work= Amitabha Gupta \|publisher= Outlook traveller \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		Purulia has many old temples with wonderful artistic work. These temples are mainly [[Brahmin\|Brahmanical]] with [[Jainism\|Jain]] influence at many places. The [[Banda Deul]] is an attractive historical structure. It is 72 feet high. The oldest temple at [[Para, Purulia\|Para]] is a 40 feet high stone structure etched with decorations focusing on both social life and floral designs. Next to it is a 45 feet high brick temple with exquisite designs. Some of the other temples are at [[Pakbirra]], [[Deulghata]], [[Budhpur, Purulia\|Budhpur]] and [[Suisa]].<ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/68984/rediscover-purulias-timeless-heritage \| title= Rediscover Purulia’s Timeless Heritage \| work= Amitabha Gupta \|publisher= Outlook traveller \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Tourism==		==Tourism==
	Some interesting tourist spots in Purulia district are: <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attractions-g2406619-Activities-Purulia_Purulia_District_West_Bengal.html \| title=Places to visit in urula \| work= \|publisher= Trip Advisor \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		Some interesting tourist spots in Purulia district are:<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attractions-g2406619-Activities-Purulia_Purulia_District_West_Bengal.html \| title=Places to visit in urula \| work= \|publisher= Trip Advisor \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>
	*[[Ajodhya Hills]]		*[[Ajodhya Hills]]
	*[[Garh Panchkot]]		*[[Garh Panchkot]]

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	===Industry===		===Industry===
	In the Purulia district, in 2013-14, 316 registered industrial units provided employment to 1170 persons. Damodar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. at [[Nabagram, Purulia\|Nabagam]] in [[ Neturia (community development block)\|Neturia block]] and [[Santaldih Thermal Power Station]] at [[Santaldih]] in [[Raghunathpur II]] block are classified as large industrial units.<ref name= ‘MSME’/>[[Damodar Valley Corporation]] has commissioned the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station in 2016. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.psuconnect.in/news/raghunathpur-thermal-power-station-of-dvc-was-successfully-commissioned/26822 \| title= RaghunathpurThermal Power Station of DVC was successfully commisioned \| work= \|publisher= PSU Connect\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		In the Purulia district, in 2013-14, 316 registered industrial units provided employment to 1170 persons. Damodar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. at [[Nabagram, Purulia\|Nabagam]] in [[ Neturia (community development block)\|Neturia block]] and [[Santaldih Thermal Power Station]] at [[Santaldih]] in [[Raghunathpur II]] block are classified as large industrial units.<ref name= ‘MSME’/>[[Damodar Valley Corporation]] has commissioned the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station in 2016. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.psuconnect.in/news/raghunathpur-thermal-power-station-of-dvc-was-successfully-commissioned/26822 \| title= RaghunathpurThermal Power Station of DVC was successfully commisioned \| work= \|publisher= PSU Connect\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

			===Poverty===
			In Purulia district, 66.7% of the population is below the poverty line. It is one of the 100 districts in India with the highest poverty rates.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-100-Districts-in-India-with-the-Highest-Poverty-Rates_tbl2_40771948 \| title= Table 1 \| work= Vani Barooah \|publisher=Research Gate \| access-date = 9 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Education==		==Education==

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	==History==		==History==
	Purulia district was created on 1 November 1956 by partitioning of the erstwhile [[Manbhum]] district, then in [[Bihar]] by the [[States Reorganisation Commission]] under Bihar and West Bengal (Transfer of Territories) Act 1956.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/ \| title= Purulia \| work= About District-History \|publisher= Government of West Bengal \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		Purulia district was created on 1 November 1956 by partitioning of the erstwhile [[Manbhum]] district, then in [[Bihar]], by the [[States Reorganisation Commission]] under Bihar and West Bengal (Transfer of Territories) Act 1956.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/ \| title= Purulia \| work= About District-History \|publisher= Government of West Bengal \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Geography==		==Geography==
	Purulia district covers an area of 6259 sq. km. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130605211704/http://www.westbengalonline.in/about/districts/Purulia.html\| title= Purulia district, West Bengal \| work= Facts & Figures \|publisher= IndiaOnline Network \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		Purulia district covers an area of 6259 sq. km. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130605211704/http://www.westbengalonline.in/about/districts/Purulia.html\| title= Purulia district, West Bengal \| work= Facts & Figures \|publisher= IndiaOnline Network \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	Purulia district is part of the lowest step of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]].<ref>Sir John Houlton, ''Bihar, the Heart of India'', p 170, Orient Longmans, 1949.</ref> It has an undulating topography with plateaux, hills, low valleys and high ridges. A number of rivers flow through the district mostly having easterly or south-easterly courses – [[Damodar River\|Damodar]], [[Kangsabati River\|Kangsabati]], Kumari, [[Dwarakeswar River\|Dwarakeswar]] and Subarnarekha. The annual rainfall is in the range of 1,000-1,600 mm. It has a forest cover of 75,050 hectares. <ref name= ‘MSME’>{{cite web\| url = http://www.msmedikolkata.gov.in/uploads/2021/03/districtprofiles/2018-19/DIPS-Purulia-2018-19.pdf \| title= District Industrial Profile: Purulia 2018-19 \| work= Climate, Topograhy, Forest, Location and Geographical Area \|publisher=Ministry of MSME, Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		Purulia district is part of the lowest step of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau]].<ref>Sir John Houlton, ''Bihar, the Heart of India'', p 170, Orient Longmans, 1949.</ref> It has an undulating topography with plateaux, hills, low valleys and high ridges. A number of rivers flow through the district mostly having easterly or south-easterly courses – [[Damodar River\|Damodar]], [[Kangsabati River\|Kangsabati]], Kumari, [[Dwarakeswar River\|Dwarakeswar]] and Subarnarekha. The annual rainfall is in the range of 1,000-1,600 mm. It has a forest cover of 75,050 hectares.<ref name= ‘MSME’>{{cite web\| url = http://www.msmedikolkata.gov.in/uploads/2021/03/districtprofiles/2018-19/DIPS-Purulia-2018-19.pdf
			\| title= District Industrial Profile: Purulia 2018-19 \| work= Climate, Topograhy, Forest, Location and Geographical Area \|publisher=Ministry of MSME, Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	Purulia district is bounded by [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] and Dhanbad district of [[Jharkhand]] on the north, [[Bankura district]] and [[Paschim Medinipur district]] on the west, [[West Singhbhum district]] and [[East Singhbhum district]] of Jharkhand on the south and [[Bokaro district]] and Ranchi district of Jharkhand on the west.<ref name= ‘MSME’/>		Purulia district is bounded by [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] and Dhanbad district of [[Jharkhand]] on the north, [[Bankura district]] and [[Paschim Medinipur district]] on the west, [[West Singhbhum district]] and [[East Singhbhum district]] of Jharkhand on the south and [[Bokaro district]] and Ranchi district of Jharkhand on the west.<ref name= ‘MSME’/>
	[[File:Purulia Tehsil Map.svg\|thumb\|450px\|Map of Purulia district showing the community developmet blocks]]		[[File:Purulia Tehsil Map.svg\|thumb\|450px\|Map of Purulia district showing the community developmet blocks]]
	[[Administrative divisions of India\|Subdivisions]] in Purulia district are: [[Purulia Sadar subdivision\|Purulia Sadar]], [[Manbazar subdivision\|Manbazar]], [[Jhalda subdivision\|Jhalda]] and [[Raghunathpur subdivision\|Raghunathpur]]. <ref name=‘admin1’>{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/block-municipality/ \| title= Purulia \| work= About District-Administrative Setup-Block & Municipality \|publisher= Government of West Bengal\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Administrative divisions of India\|Subdivisions]] in Purulia district are: [[Purulia Sadar subdivision\|Purulia Sadar]], [[Manbazar subdivision\|Manbazar]], [[Jhalda subdivision\|Jhalda]] and [[Raghunathpur subdivision\|Raghunathpur]].<ref name=‘admin1’>{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/block-municipality/ \| title= Purulia \| work= About District-Administrative Setup-Block & Municipality \|publisher= Government of West Bengal\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	[[Community Development Block\|Community development blocks]] in Purulia district are: [[Arsha (community development block)\|Arsha]], [[Balarampur, Purulia (community development block)\|Balarampur]], [[Hura (community development block)\|Hura]], [[Purulia I]], [[Purulia II]], [[Barabazar (community development block)\|Barabazar]], [[Bandwan (community development block)\|Bandwan]], [[Puncha (community development block)\|Puncha]], [[Manbazar I]], [[Manbazar II]], Baghmundi, [[Jhalda I]], [[Jhalda II]], [[Joypur, Purulia\|Joypur]], [[Kashipur (community development block)\|Kashipur]], [[Neturia (community development block)\|Neturia]], [[Para (community development block)\|Para]], [[Raghunathpur I]], [[Raghunathpur II]] and [[Santuri (community development block)\|Santuri]]. <ref name=‘admin1’/>		[[Community Development Block\|Community development blocks]] in Purulia district are: [[Arsha (community development block)\|Arsha]], [[Balarampur, Purulia (community development block)\|Balarampur]], [[Hura (community development block)\|Hura]], [[Purulia I]], [[Purulia II]], [[Barabazar (community development block)\|Barabazar]], [[Bandwan (community development block)\|Bandwan]], [[Puncha (community development block)\|Puncha]], [[Manbazar I]], [[Manbazar II]], Baghmundi, [[Jhalda I]], [[Jhalda II]], [[Joypur, Purulia\|Joypur]], [[Kashipur (community development block)\|Kashipur]], [[Neturia (community development block)\|Neturia]], [[Para (community development block)\|Para]], [[Raghunathpur I]], [[Raghunathpur II]] and [[Santuri (community development block)\|Santuri]]. <ref name=‘admin1’/>

	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	As per the 2011 census, Purulia district had a total ~~populationo f~~ 2,930,115. 87.86% of the population lived in rural areas and 12.74% lived in urban areas. <ref name=‘admin2’>{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/district-profiles/ \| title= Purulia \| work= About District-District Profile \|publisher= Government of West Bengal \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		As per the 2011 census, Purulia district had a total population of 2,930,115. 87.86% of the population lived in rural areas and 12.74% lived in urban areas.<ref name=‘admin2’>{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/district-profiles/ \| title= Purulia \| work= About District-District Profile \|publisher= Government of West Bengal \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	Purulia district had 2,459 inhabited villages, 3 statutory towns and 25 census towns. <ref name=‘admin2’/>		Purulia district had 2,459 inhabited villages, 3 statutory towns and 25 census towns.<ref name=‘admin2’/>

	Purulia district had a literacy rate of 64.48%.<ref name=‘admin2’/>		Purulia district had a literacy rate of 64.48%.<ref name=‘admin2’/>
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	==Economy==		==Economy==
	===Agriculture===		===Agriculture===
	Purulia is a predominantly agriculture district. Cultivators form 21.51% and agricultural labourers form 39.39% of the total population. About 60% of the total cultivated land is upland and about 73% belongs to ‘small and marginal farmers having scattered and small ~~holding’~~. Cultivation is mostly [[Monsoon\|monsoon]] dependent singe-cropped and only 15% cropped area is multi-cropped. 21.57% of the cropped area is irrigated. [[Kharif crop\|kharif]] paddy cultivation covers 83% of the net cropped area.<ref name=‘admin2’/>Main crops are: rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and potatoe. It also produces fruits and vegetables. <ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.agrifarming.in/district-wise-crop-production-in-west-bengal-major-crops-in-west-bengal#purulia \| title= District Wise Crop Production in West Bengal \| work= Purulia \|publisher= \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		Purulia is a predominantly agriculture district. Cultivators form 21.51% and agricultural labourers form 39.39% of the total population. About 60% of the total cultivated land is upland and about 73% belongs to ‘small and marginal farmers having scattered and small holdings’. Cultivation is mostly [[Monsoon\|monsoon]] dependent singe-cropped and only 15% cropped area is multi-cropped. 21.57% of the cropped area is irrigated. [[Kharif crop\|kharif]] paddy cultivation covers 83% of the net cropped area.<ref name=‘admin2’/>Main crops are: rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and potatoe. It also produces fruits and vegetables. <ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.agrifarming.in/district-wise-crop-production-in-west-bengal-major-crops-in-west-bengal#purulia \| title= District Wise Crop Production in West Bengal \| work= Purulia \|publisher= \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

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	The following institutions are located in Purulia district:		The following institutions are located in Purulia district:
	~~The following institutions are located in Purulia Sadar subdivision:~~
	*Sidho Kanho Birsha University was established in 2010 at [[Purulia]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://skbu.ac.in/ \|title = Sidho-Kano-Birsha University \|publisher= SKBU \| access-date = 4 July 2023 }}</ref>		*Sidho Kanho Birsha University was established in 2010 at [[Purulia]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://skbu.ac.in/ \|title = Sidho-Kano-Birsha University \|publisher= SKBU \| access-date = 4 July 2023 }}</ref>
	*[[Deben Mahata Government Medical College and Hospital]] at [[Hatuara]], Purulia.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://pgmch.edu.in/home\|title = Purulia Government Medical College & Hospital \|publisher= PGMCH \| access-date = 4 July 2023 }}</ref>		*[[Deben Mahata Government Medical College and Hospital]] at [[Hatuara]], Purulia.<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://pgmch.edu.in/home\|title = Purulia Government Medical College & Hospital \|publisher= PGMCH \| access-date = 4 July 2023 }}</ref>
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	==Culture==		==Culture==
	[[Chhau dance]] is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial and folk traditions.{{Sfn\|Williams\|2004\|pp=83-84, is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial, tribal and folk origins.}} It originates from Purulia district.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/indian-performing-arts/chhau-dance-of-purulia/ \| title= Chhau Dance of Purulia\| work= \|publisher= Utsavpedia \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>It involves people as a whole. Male dancers are trained by [[Guru\|gurus]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://indianculture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage/performing-arts/chhau-dance \| title= Chhau Dance \| work= Indian Culture \|publisher=Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Chhau dance]] is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial and folk traditions.{{Sfn\|Williams\|2004\|pp=83-84, is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial, tribal and folk origins.}} It originates from Purulia district.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/indian-performing-arts/chhau-dance-of-purulia/ \| title= Chhau Dance of Purulia\| work= \|publisher= Utsavpedia \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>It involves people as a whole. Male dancers are trained by [[Guru\|gurus]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://indianculture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage/performing-arts/chhau-dance \| title= Chhau Dance \| work= Indian Culture \|publisher=Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	Purulia has many old temples with wonderful artistic work. These temples are mainly [[Brahmin\|Brahmanical]] with [[Jainism\|Jain]] influence at many places. The [[Banda Deul]] is an attractive historical structure. It is 72 feet high. The oldest temple at [[Para, Purulia\|Para]] is a 40 feet high stone structure etched with decorations focusing on both social life and floral designs. Next to it is a 45 feet high brick temple with exquisite designs. Some of the other temples are at [[Pakbirra]], [[Deulghata]], [[Budhpur, Purulia\|Budhpur]] and [[Suisa]].<ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/68984/rediscover-purulias-timeless-heritage \| title= Rediscover Purulia’s Timeless Heritage \| work= Amitabha Gupta \|publisher= Outlook traveller \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		Purulia has many old temples with wonderful artistic work. These temples are mainly [[Brahmin\|Brahmanical]] with [[Jainism\|Jain]] influence at many places. The [[Banda Deul]] is an attractive historical structure. It is 72 feet high. The oldest temple at [[Para, Purulia\|Para]] is a 40 feet high stone structure etched with decorations focusing on both social life and floral designs. Next to it is a 45 feet high brick temple with exquisite designs. Some of the other temples are at [[Pakbirra]], [[Deulghata]], [[Budhpur, Purulia\|Budhpur]] and [[Suisa]].<ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/68984/rediscover-purulias-timeless-heritage \| title= Rediscover Purulia’s Timeless Heritage \| work= Amitabha Gupta \|publisher= Outlook traveller \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

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	[[Chhau dance]] is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial and folk traditions.{{Sfn\|Williams\|2004\|pp=83-84, is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial, tribal and folk origins.}} It originates from Purulia district.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/indian-performing-arts/chhau-dance-of-purulia/ \| title= Chhau Dance of Purulia\| work= \|publisher= Utsavpedia \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>It involves people as a whole. Male dancers are trained by [[Guru\|gurus]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://indianculture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage/performing-arts/chhau-dance \| title= Chhau Dance \| work= Indian Culture \|publisher=Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Chhau dance]] is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial and folk traditions.{{Sfn\|Williams\|2004\|pp=83-84, is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial, tribal and folk origins.}} It originates from Purulia district.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/indian-performing-arts/chhau-dance-of-purulia/ \| title= Chhau Dance of Purulia\| work= \|publisher= Utsavpedia \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>It involves people as a whole. Male dancers are trained by [[Guru\|gurus]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://indianculture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage/performing-arts/chhau-dance \| title= Chhau Dance \| work= Indian Culture \|publisher=Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	Purulia has many old temples with wonderful artistic work. These temples are mainly [[Brahmin\|Brahmanical]] with [[Jainism\|Jain]] influence at many places. The [[Banda Deul]] is an attractive historical structure. It is 72 feet high. The oldest temple at [[Para, Purulia\|Para]] is a 40 feet high stone structure etched with decorations focusing on both social life and floral designs. Next it is a 45 feet high brick temple with exquisite designs. Some of the other temples are at [[Pakbirra]], [[Deulghata]], [[Budhpur, Purulia\|Budhpur]] and [[Suisa]].<ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/68984/rediscover-purulias-timeless-heritage \| title= Rediscover Purulia’s Timeless Heritage \| work= Amitabha Gupta \|publisher= Outlook traveller \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		Purulia has many old temples with wonderful artistic work. These temples are mainly [[Brahmin\|Brahmanical]] with [[Jainism\|Jain]] influence at many places. The [[Banda Deul]] is an attractive historical structure. It is 72 feet high. The oldest temple at [[Para, Purulia\|Para]] is a 40 feet high stone structure etched with decorations focusing on both social life and floral designs. Next to it is a 45 feet high brick temple with exquisite designs. Some of the other temples are at [[Pakbirra]], [[Deulghata]], [[Budhpur, Purulia\|Budhpur]] and [[Suisa]].<ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/68984/rediscover-purulias-timeless-heritage \| title= Rediscover Purulia’s Timeless Heritage \| work= Amitabha Gupta \|publisher= Outlook traveller \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Tourism==		==Tourism==

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	==Culture==		==Culture==
	[[Chhau dance]] is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial and folk traditions.{{Sfn\|Williams\|2004\|pp=83-84, is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial, tribal and folk origins.}} It originates from Purulia district.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/indian-performing-arts/chhau-dance-of-purulia/ \| title= Chhau Dance of Purulia\| work= \|publisher= Utsavpedia \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>It involves people as a whole. Male dancers are trained by gurus.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://indianculture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage/performing-arts/chhau-dance \| title= Chhau Dance \| work= Indian Culture \|publisher=Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Chhau dance]] is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial and folk traditions.{{Sfn\|Williams\|2004\|pp=83-84, is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial, tribal and folk origins.}} It originates from Purulia district.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/indian-performing-arts/chhau-dance-of-purulia/ \| title= Chhau Dance of Purulia\| work= \|publisher= Utsavpedia \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>It involves people as a whole. Male dancers are trained by [[Guru\|gurus]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://indianculture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage/performing-arts/chhau-dance \| title= Chhau Dance \| work= Indian Culture \|publisher=Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	Purulia has many old temples with wonderful artistic work. These temples are mainly [[Brahmin\|Brahmanical]] with [[Jainism\|Jain]] influence at many places. The [[Banda Deul]] is an attractive historical structure. It is 72 feet high. The oldest temple at [[Para, Purulia\|Para]] is a 40 feet high stone structure etched with decorations focusing on both social life and floral designs. Next it is a 45 feet high brick temple with exquisite designs. Some of the other temples are at [[Pakbirra]], [[Deulghata]], [[Budhpur, Purulia\|Budhpur]] and [[Suisa]].<ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/68984/rediscover-purulias-timeless-heritage \| title= Rediscover Purulia’s Timeless Heritage \| work= Amitabha Gupta \|publisher= Outlook traveller \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		Purulia has many old temples with wonderful artistic work. These temples are mainly [[Brahmin\|Brahmanical]] with [[Jainism\|Jain]] influence at many places. The [[Banda Deul]] is an attractive historical structure. It is 72 feet high. The oldest temple at [[Para, Purulia\|Para]] is a 40 feet high stone structure etched with decorations focusing on both social life and floral designs. Next it is a 45 feet high brick temple with exquisite designs. Some of the other temples are at [[Pakbirra]], [[Deulghata]], [[Budhpur, Purulia\|Budhpur]] and [[Suisa]].<ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/68984/rediscover-purulias-timeless-heritage \| title= Rediscover Purulia’s Timeless Heritage \| work= Amitabha Gupta \|publisher= Outlook traveller \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

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	Purulia district is bounded by [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] and Dhanbad district of [[Jharkhand]] on the north, [[Bankura district]] and [[Paschim Medinipur district]] on the west, [[West Singhbhum district]] and [[East Singhbhum district]] of Jharkhand on the south and [[Bokaro district]] and Ranchi district of Jharkhand on the west.<ref name= ‘MSME’/>		Purulia district is bounded by [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] and Dhanbad district of [[Jharkhand]] on the north, [[Bankura district]] and [[Paschim Medinipur district]] on the west, [[West Singhbhum district]] and [[East Singhbhum district]] of Jharkhand on the south and [[Bokaro district]] and Ranchi district of Jharkhand on the west.<ref name= ‘MSME’/>
	[[File:Purulia Tehsil Map.svg\|thumb\|450px~~\|left~~\|Map of Purulia district showing the community developmet blocks]]		[[File:Purulia Tehsil Map.svg\|thumb\|450px\|Map of Purulia district showing the community developmet blocks]]
	[[Administrative divisions of India\|Subdivisions]] in Purulia district are: [[Purulia Sadar subdivision\|Purulia Sadar]], [[Manbazar subdivision\|Manbazar]], [[Jhalda subdivision\|Jhalda]] and [[Raghunathpur subdivision\|Raghunathpur]]. <ref name=‘admin1’>{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/block-municipality/ \| title= Purulia \| work= About District-Administrative Setup-Block & Municipality \|publisher= Government of West Bengal\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Administrative divisions of India\|Subdivisions]] in Purulia district are: [[Purulia Sadar subdivision\|Purulia Sadar]], [[Manbazar subdivision\|Manbazar]], [[Jhalda subdivision\|Jhalda]] and [[Raghunathpur subdivision\|Raghunathpur]]. <ref name=‘admin1’>{{cite web\| url = https://purulia.gov.in/block-municipality/ \| title= Purulia \| work= About District-Administrative Setup-Block & Municipality \|publisher= Government of West Bengal\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

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	==Culture==		==Culture==
	[[Chhau dance]] is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial and folk traditions.{{Sfn\|Williams\|2004\|pp=83-84, is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial, tribal and folk origins.}} It originates from Purulia district.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/indian-performing-arts/chhau-dance-of-purulia/ \| title= Chhau Dance of Purulia\| work= \|publisher= Utsavpedia \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>It involves people as a whole.Male dancers are trained by gurus.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://indianculture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage/performing-arts/chhau-dance \| title= Chhau Dance \| work= Indian Culture \|publisher=~~Governmen~~ of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		[[Chhau dance]] is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial and folk traditions.{{Sfn\|Williams\|2004\|pp=83-84, is a semi classical [[India]]n dance with martial, tribal and folk origins.}} It originates from Purulia district.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/indian-performing-arts/chhau-dance-of-purulia/ \| title= Chhau Dance of Purulia\| work= \|publisher= Utsavpedia \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>It involves people as a whole. Male dancers are trained by gurus.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://indianculture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage/performing-arts/chhau-dance \| title= Chhau Dance \| work= Indian Culture \|publisher=Government of India \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	Purulia has many old temples with wonderful artistic work. These temples are mainly Brahmanical with Jain influence at many places. The [[Banda Deul]] is an attractive historical structure. It is 72 feet high. The oldest temple at [[Para, Purulia\|Para]] is a 40 feet high stone structure etched with decorations ~~focussing~~ on both social life and floral designs. Next it is a 45 feet high brick temple with exquisite designs. Some of the other temples are at [[Pakbirra]], [[Deulghata]], [[Budhpur, Purulia\|Budhpur]] and [[Suisa]].<ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/68984/rediscover-purulias-timeless-heritage \| title= Rediscover Purulia’s Timeless Heritage \| work= Amitabha Gupta \|publisher= Outlook traveller \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		Purulia has many old temples with wonderful artistic work. These temples are mainly [[Brahmin\|Brahmanical]] with [[Jainism\|Jain]] influence at many places. The [[Banda Deul]] is an attractive historical structure. It is 72 feet high. The oldest temple at [[Para, Purulia\|Para]] is a 40 feet high stone structure etched with decorations focusing on both social life and floral designs. Next it is a 45 feet high brick temple with exquisite designs. Some of the other temples are at [[Pakbirra]], [[Deulghata]], [[Budhpur, Purulia\|Budhpur]] and [[Suisa]].<ref>{{cite web\| url =https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/explore/story/68984/rediscover-purulias-timeless-heritage \| title= Rediscover Purulia’s Timeless Heritage \| work= Amitabha Gupta \|publisher= Outlook traveller \| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Tourism==		==Tourism==

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	===Industry===		===Industry===
	In the Purulia district, in 2013-14, 316 registered industrial units provided employment to 1170 persons. Damodar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. at [[Nabagram, Purulia\|Nabagam]] in [[ Neturia (community development block)\|Neturia block]] and [[Santaldih Thermal Power Station]] at [[Santaldih]] in [[Raghunathpur II]] block classified as large industrial units.<ref name= ‘MSME’/>[[Damodar Valley Corporation]] has commissioned the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station in 2016. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.psuconnect.in/news/raghunathpur-thermal-power-station-of-dvc-was-successfully-commissioned/26822 \| title= RaghunathpurThermal Power Station of DVC was successfully commisioned \| work= \|publisher= PSU Connect\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		In the Purulia district, in 2013-14, 316 registered industrial units provided employment to 1170 persons. Damodar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. at [[Nabagram, Purulia\|Nabagam]] in [[ Neturia (community development block)\|Neturia block]] and [[Santaldih Thermal Power Station]] at [[Santaldih]] in [[Raghunathpur II]] block are classified as large industrial units.<ref name= ‘MSME’/>[[Damodar Valley Corporation]] has commissioned the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station in 2016. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.psuconnect.in/news/raghunathpur-thermal-power-station-of-dvc-was-successfully-commissioned/26822 \| title= RaghunathpurThermal Power Station of DVC was successfully commisioned \| work= \|publisher= PSU Connect\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Education==		==Education==

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	===Industry===		===Industry===
	In the Purulia district, in 2013-14, 316 registered industrial units provided employment to 1170 persons. Damodar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. at [[Nabagram, Purulia\|Nabagam]] in [[ Neturia (community development block)\|Neturia block]] and [[Santaldih Thermal Power Station]] at [[Santaldih]] in [[Raghunathpur II]] block. <ref name= ‘MSME’/>[[Damodar Valley Corporation]] has commissioned the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station in 2016. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.psuconnect.in/news/raghunathpur-thermal-power-station-of-dvc-was-successfully-commissioned/26822 \| title= RaghunathpurThermal Power Station of DVC was successfully commisioned \| work= \|publisher= PSU Connect\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>		In the Purulia district, in 2013-14, 316 registered industrial units provided employment to 1170 persons. Damodar Ispat Pvt. Ltd. at [[Nabagram, Purulia\|Nabagam]] in [[ Neturia (community development block)\|Neturia block]] and [[Santaldih Thermal Power Station]] at [[Santaldih]] in [[Raghunathpur II]] block classified as large industrial units.<ref name= ‘MSME’/>[[Damodar Valley Corporation]] has commissioned the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station in 2016. <ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.psuconnect.in/news/raghunathpur-thermal-power-station-of-dvc-was-successfully-commissioned/26822 \| title= RaghunathpurThermal Power Station of DVC was successfully commisioned \| work= \|publisher= PSU Connect\| access-date = 4 July 2023}}</ref>

	==Education==		==Education==