Sonari Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonari Tehsil has a population of 3.25 Lac (3,25,056) with 1.66 Lac (1,66,454) males and 1.59 Lac (1,58,602) females.The sex ratio in Sonari is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonari Tehsil is 44.70 k (44,701) which is 13.75% of Sonari Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonari Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sonari Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sivasagar District in the state of ASSAM in India.
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Sonari Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonari Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.75 Lac (3,74,764), indicating a 15.29% increased from Sonari's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.84 Lac.
Sonari Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonari Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.78 Lac (3,78,228), projecting a 16.36% increased from Sonari's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.93 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.85 Lac.
Sonari Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonari Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.90 Lac (2,89,785), accounting for 89.15% of the Sonari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.48 Lac (1,48,483), and the Hindu female population is around 1.41 Lac (1,41,302).
Sonari Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sonari Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 17.19 k (17,190), accounting for 5.29% of the Sonari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 8.66 k (8,661), and the Christian female population is around 8.53 k (8,529).
Sonari Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,89,785 | 89.15% |
| Christian | 17,190 | 5.29% |
| Muslim | 14,373 | 4.42% |
| Buddhist | 3,035 | 0.93% |
| Sikh | 291 | 0.09% |
| Religion not stated | 213 | 0.07% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 100 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 69 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSonari Urban Population
The Urban population of Sonari Tehsil is 19.81 k (19,810), with 10.38 k (10,381) being males and 9.43 k (9,429) being females, making up 6.09% of the Sonari total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Sonari Rural Population
The Rural population of Sonari Tehsil is 3.05 Lac (3,05,246), with 1.56 Lac (1,56,073) being males and 1.49 Lac (1,49,173) being females, making up 93.91% of the Sonari total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Sonari Literacy Rate
Sonari Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonari Tehsil is 79.99 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonari Tehsil is 65.4 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sonari Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.29%, while in the rural regions of Sonari Tehsil, it is around 71.71%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonari
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.87 | 79.99 | 65.4 |
| Urban Area | 90.29 | 92.87 | 87.44 |
| Rural Area | 71.71 | 79.1 | 63.96 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonari
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.64 | 79.82 | 65.08 |
| Christian | 61.41 | 70.81 | 51.98 |
| Muslim | 86.62 | 89.9 | 83.09 |
| Buddhist | 89.07 | 94.93 | 83.35 |
Sonari Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonari Tehsil is 6.30 k (6,299) with 3.20 k (3,202) males and 3.10 k (3,097) females, which is 1.94% of Sonari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Sonari Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonari Tehsil is 7.65 k (7,647) with 3.87 k (3,869) males and 3.78 k (3,778) females, which is 2.35% of Sonari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonari
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 953 |
| Urban Area | 909 |
| Rural Area | 956 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonari
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 952 |
| Christian | 985 |
| Muslim | 928 |
| Buddhist | 1024 |
Sonari Area & Households
The Total Area of Sonari Tehsil is 788.87 Square KM, with a population density of 412 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sonari Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sonari Tehsil are 226.The Total Number of households in Sonari Tehsil are 69.11 k(69,109).
Sonari Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonari Tehsil, there are about 1.37 Lac (1,37,406) workers, making up nearly 42.27% of the Sonari Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 90.35 k (90,349) are male workers, and about 47.06 k (47,057) are female workers.
Sonari - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,764) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.78 Lac (3,78,228) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.81 Lac (3,81,454) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.85 Lac (3,84,515) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.88 Lac (3,87,576) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.91 Lac (3,90,636) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.94 Lac (3,93,697) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.96 Lac (3,96,427) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.99 Lac (3,98,909) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.01 Lac (4,01,401) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.04 Lac (4,03,883) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.06 Lac (4,06,375) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.09 Lac (4,08,857) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonari Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.09 Lac (4,08,857), with a male population of 2.07 Lac (2,07,391) and a female population of 2.01 Lac (2,01,468). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Sonari Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.