Fisheries Department, Purulia
Data related to Fishery
| Total water area of Purulia District | 27083.43 Hectare |
| Dams and Reservoir water area | 8507.74 Hectare |
| Impounded water area | 18575.69 Hectare |
| Actual water area under culture | 16214.00 Hectare |
| No of Fishermen (Engaged to Fishery) | 124191 |
Fishermen’s Co-operative Society
| Number of Fisherman's Co-operative Society (F.C.S) | 49 |
| Total Member of F.C.S. | 5769 |
(Source: Assistant Director of Fisheries, Purulia)