Sonapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sonapur Tehsil has a population of 1.43 Lac (1,43,371) with 72.74 k (72,735) males and 70.64 k (70,636) females.The sex ratio in Sonapur is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonapur Tehsil is 18.12 k (18,123) which is 12.64% of Sonapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonapur Tehsil is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sonapur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kamrup Metropolitan District in the state of ASSAM in India.

Sonapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sonapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.65 Lac (1,65,296), indicating a 15.29% increased from Sonapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 83.50 k, and the estimated female population is 81.81 k.

Sonapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sonapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.67 Lac (1,66,824), projecting a 16.36% increased from Sonapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 84.24 k, and the estimated female population is 82.59 k.

Sonapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.21 Lac (1,20,788), accounting for 84.25% of the Sonapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 61.34 k (61,343), and the Hindu female population is around 59.45 k (59,445).

Sonapur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sonapur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.45 k (15,445), accounting for 10.77% of the Sonapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.87 k (7,869), and the Muslim female population is around 7.58 k (7,576).

Sonapur Religion Wise Population

Sonapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Sonapur Tehsil is 14.42 k (14,422), with 7.41 k (7,410) being males and 7.01 k (7,012) being females, making up 10.06% of the Sonapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Sonapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Sonapur Tehsil is 1.29 Lac (1,28,949), with 65.33 k (65,325) being males and 63.62 k (63,624) being females, making up 89.94% of the Sonapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Sonapur Literacy Rate

Sonapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.71% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonapur Tehsil is 82.78 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonapur Tehsil is 70.46 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sonapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.51%, while in the rural regions of Sonapur Tehsil, it is around 76.06%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonapur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	76.71	82.78	70.46
Urban Area	82.51	87.41	77.26
Rural Area	76.06	82.25	69.7

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonapur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	78.47	84.58	72.17
Muslim	62.62	68.47	56.43
Christian	74.41	80.22	68.61
Religion not stated	79.91	89.9	72.31

Sonapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonapur Tehsil is 22.14 k (22,138) with 11.37 k (11,367) males and 10.77 k (10,771) females, which is 15.44% of Sonapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Sonapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonapur Tehsil is 20.63 k (20,625) with 10.20 k (10,195) males and 10.43 k (10,430) females, which is 14.39% of Sonapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1024 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonapur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	972
Urban Area	947
Rural Area	974

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonapur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	970
Muslim	963
Christian	1007
Religion not stated	1218

Sonapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Sonapur Tehsil is 402 Square KM, with a population density of 357 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sonapur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Sonapur Tehsil are 142.The Total Number of households in Sonapur Tehsil are 29.84 k(29,840).

Sonapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sonapur Tehsil, there are about 59.46 k (59,458) workers, making up nearly 41.47% of the Sonapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.46 k (41,463) are male workers, and about 18.00 k (17,995) are female workers.

Sonapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Sonapur Census Frequently Asked Questions