Sonai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonai Tehsil has a population of 3.24 Lac (3,24,315) with 1.64 Lac (1,64,471) males and 1.60 Lac (1,59,844) females.The sex ratio in Sonai is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonai Tehsil is 52.58 k (52,583) which is 16.21% of Sonai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonai Tehsil is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sonai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Cachar District in the state of ASSAM in India.
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Sonai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.74 Lac (3,73,909), indicating a 15.29% increased from Sonai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.85 Lac.
Sonai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.77 Lac (3,77,366), projecting a 16.36% increased from Sonai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.87 Lac.
Sonai Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Sonai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.85 Lac (1,84,588), accounting for 56.92% of the Sonai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 93.37 k (93,371), and the Muslim female population is around 91.22 k (91,217).
Sonai Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Sonai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.34 Lac (1,33,507), accounting for 41.17% of the Sonai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 67.92 k (67,922), and the Hindu female population is around 65.59 k (65,585).
Sonai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,84,588 | 56.92% |
| Hindu | 1,33,507 | 41.17% |
| Christian | 5,704 | 1.76% |
| Religion not stated | 395 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 52 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 46 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 23 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSonai Urban Population
The Urban population of Sonai Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Sonai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Sonai Rural Population
The Rural population of Sonai Tehsil is 3.24 Lac (3,24,315), with 1.64 Lac (1,64,471) being males and 1.60 Lac (1,59,844) being females, making up 100% of the Sonai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Sonai Literacy Rate
Sonai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.36% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonai Tehsil is 85.88 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonai Tehsil is 74.69 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sonai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sonai Tehsil, it is around 80.36%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.36 | 85.88 | 74.69 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 80.36 | 85.88 | 74.69 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 77.66 | 84.48 | 70.68 |
| Hindu | 83.98 | 87.9 | 79.93 |
| Christian | 78 | 80.98 | 74.9 |
| Religion not stated | 80.35 | 87.32 | 73.43 |
Sonai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonai Tehsil is 51.48 k (51,476) with 26.50 k (26,497) males and 24.98 k (24,979) females, which is 15.87% of Sonai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Sonai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonai Tehsil is 5.06 k (5,063) with 2.41 k (2,407) males and 2.66 k (2,656) females, which is 1.56% of Sonai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1104 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 972 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 972 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 977 |
| Hindu | 966 |
| Christian | 963 |
| Religion not stated | 890 |
Sonai Area & Households
The Total Area of Sonai Tehsil is 855.14 Square KM, with a population density of 379 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sonai Tehsil are 221.The Total Number of households in Sonai Tehsil are 71.70 k(71,698).
Sonai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonai Tehsil, there are about 1.04 Lac (1,03,818) workers, making up nearly 32.01% of the Sonai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 85.00 k (85,000) are male workers, and about 18.82 k (18,818) are female workers.
Sonai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.74 Lac (3,73,909) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,366) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.81 Lac (3,80,584) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.84 Lac (3,83,638) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.87 Lac (3,86,692) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.90 Lac (3,89,746) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.93 Lac (3,92,800) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.96 Lac (3,95,523) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.98 Lac (3,98,000) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.00 Lac (4,00,486) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.03 Lac (4,02,962) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.05 Lac (4,05,448) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.08 Lac (4,07,924) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.08 Lac (4,07,924), with a male population of 2.05 Lac (2,04,921) and a female population of 2.03 Lac (2,03,045). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Sonai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.