Sonitpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonitpur District has a population of 19.24 Lac (19,24,110) with 9.84 Lac (9,83,904) males and 9.40 Lac (9,40,206) females.The sex ratio in Sonitpur is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonitpur District is 2.78 Lac (2,77,862) which is 14.44% of Sonitpur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonitpur District is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Sonitpur District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Sonitpur Population Census 2011
- Sonitpur Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Sonitpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonitpur District current estimated population is projected to be 22.18 Lac (22,18,343), indicating a 15.29% increased from Sonitpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 11.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.89 Lac.
Sonitpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonitpur District estimated population is projected to be 22.39 Lac (22,38,848), projecting a 16.36% increased from Sonitpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.99 Lac.
Sonitpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonitpur District, with a total Hindu population of 14.23 Lac (14,22,824), accounting for 73.95% of the Sonitpur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.29 Lac (7,29,297), and the Hindu female population is around 6.94 Lac (6,93,527).
Sonitpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sonitpur District, with a total Muslim population of 3.51 Lac (3,50,536), accounting for 18.22% of the Sonitpur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.79 Lac (1,79,072), and the Muslim female population is around 1.71 Lac (1,71,464).
Sonitpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 14,22,824 | 73.95% |
| Muslim | 3,50,536 | 18.22% |
| Christian | 1,38,166 | 7.18% |
| Buddhist | 5,088 | 0.26% |
| Religion not stated | 4,909 | 0.26% |
| Sikh | 1,363 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 1,003 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 221 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSonitpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Sonitpur District is 1.74 Lac (1,73,845), with 88.92 k (88,919) being males and 84.93 k (84,926) being females, making up 9.04% of the Sonitpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Sonitpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Sonitpur District is 17.50 Lac (17,50,265), with 8.95 Lac (8,94,985) being males and 8.55 Lac (8,55,280) being females, making up 90.96% of the Sonitpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Sonitpur Literacy Rate
Sonitpur District has a literacy rate of 67.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonitpur District is 73.65 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonitpur District is 60.73 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sonitpur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.73%, while in the rural regions of Sonitpur District, it is around 64.98%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonitpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.34 | 73.65 | 60.73 |
| Urban Area | 89.73 | 92.63 | 86.7 |
| Rural Area | 64.98 | 71.65 | 57.99 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonitpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.32 | 76.78 | 63.51 |
| Muslim | 58.7 | 63.29 | 53.9 |
| Christian | 55.81 | 64.17 | 47.43 |
| Buddhist | 76.74 | 85.08 | 68.59 |
Sonitpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonitpur District is 1.09 Lac (1,09,130) with 55.82 k (55,817) males and 53.31 k (53,313) females, which is 5.67% of Sonitpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Sonitpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonitpur District is 2.32 Lac (2,32,207) with 1.18 Lac (1,17,685) males and 1.15 Lac (1,14,522) females, which is 12.07% of Sonitpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonitpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 956 |
| Urban Area | 956 |
| Rural Area | 956 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonitpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 951 |
| Muslim | 958 |
| Christian | 996 |
| Buddhist | 1017 |
Sonitpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Sonitpur District is 5,204 Square KM, with a population density of 370 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sonitpur District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Sonitpur District are 1,876.The Total Number of households in Sonitpur District are 3.93 Lac(3,92,919).
Sonitpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonitpur District, there are about 7.71 Lac (7,70,606) workers, making up nearly 40.05% of the Sonitpur District total population. Out of these, around 5.37 Lac (5,37,195) are male workers, and about 2.33 Lac (2,33,411) are female workers.
Sonitpur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Sonitpur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,65,545, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 19,24,110 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 57.36% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 28.34%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1981) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Sonitpur District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,65,545 to 19,24,110.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 57.36%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1.66 Lac | --- | --- | 86.41 k | 79.13 k |
| 1911 | 2.06 Lac | 40.28 k | 24.33209287 | 1.10 Lac | 95.35 k |
| 1921 | 2.90 Lac | 83.76 k | 40.69427912 | 1.56 Lac | 1.34 Lac |
| 1931 | 3.49 Lac | 59.36 k | 20.49940604 | 1.91 Lac | 1.58 Lac |
| 1941 | 4.18 Lac | 68.85 k | 19.73096484 | 2.25 Lac | 1.93 Lac |
| 1951 | 5.19 Lac | 1.01 Lac | 24.2632767 | 2.80 Lac | 2.39 Lac |
| 1961 | 7.03 Lac | 1.84 Lac | 35.40812337 | 3.82 Lac | 3.21 Lac |
| 1971 | 8.96 Lac | 1.93 Lac | 27.43496772 | 4.79 Lac | 4.17 Lac |
| 1981 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | 14.10 Lac | 5.14 Lac | 57.36 | 7.37 Lac | 6.72 Lac |
| 2001 | 16.65 Lac | 2.55 Lac | 18.11206539 | 8.63 Lac | 8.02 Lac |
| 2011 | 19.24 Lac | 2.59 Lac | 15.55348698 | 9.84 Lac | 9.40 Lac |
Sonitpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.18 Lac (22,18,343) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 22.39 Lac (22,38,848) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 22.58 Lac (22,57,945) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 22.76 Lac (22,76,063) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 22.94 Lac (22,94,181) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 23.12 Lac (23,12,299) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 23.30 Lac (23,30,417) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 23.47 Lac (23,46,576) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 23.61 Lac (23,61,266) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 23.76 Lac (23,76,018) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 23.91 Lac (23,90,708) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 24.05 Lac (24,05,459) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 24.20 Lac (24,20,150) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonitpur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 24.20 Lac (24,20,150), with a male population of 12.26 Lac (12,25,881) and a female population of 11.94 Lac (11,94,315). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Sonitpur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.