Sonapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sonapur Village has a population of 11.33 k (11,329) with 5.81 k (5,806) males and 5.52 k (5,523) females.The sex ratio in Sonapur is 952, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonapur Village is 2.21 k (2,209) which is 19.5% of Sonapur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonapur Village is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sonapur village is listed as part of the Narpatganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Araria District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

11.33 k

Toatl Population

5.81 k

Male Population

5.52 k

Female Population

Sonapur Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Sonapur Village current estimated population is projected to be 14.15 k (14,152), indicating a 24.91% increased from Sonapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.22 k, and the estimated female population is 6.93 k.

Sonapur Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Sonapur Village estimated population is projected to be 14.34 k (14,344), projecting a 26.61% increased from Sonapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 7.32 k, and the estimated female population is 7.03 k.

Sonapur Literacy Rate

Sonapur Village has a literacy rate of 59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonapur Village is 67.34 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonapur Village is 50.28 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonapur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59 67.34 50.28
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 59 67.34 50.28

Sonapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonapur Village is 1.37 k (1,370) with 702 (702) males and 668 (668) females, which is 12.09% of Sonapur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Sonapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonapur Village is 13 (13) with 1 (1) males and 12 (12) females, which is 0.11% of Sonapur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 12000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonapur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 952
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 952

Sonapur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sonapur Village are 2.31 k(2,305).

Sonapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sonapur Village, there are about 4.48 k (4,480) workers, making up nearly 39.54% of the Sonapur Village total population. Out of these, around 2.87 k (2,865) are male workers, and about 1.62 k (1,615) are female workers.

Sonapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 14.15 k (14,152) 24.91%
2026 14.34 k (14,344) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 14.53 k (14,533) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 14.72 k (14,722) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 14.91 k (14,911) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 15.10 k (15,100) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 15.27 k (15,273) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 15.44 k (15,435) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 15.60 k (15,597) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 15.76 k (15,760) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 15.92 k (15,922) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 16.08 k (16,084) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sonapur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 16.08 k (16,084), with a male population of 8.17 k (8,171) and a female population of 7.92 k (7,916). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sonapur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.

Sonapur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Shyamnagar 3,182
2 Madhubani 326
3 Kuchgaon 955
4 Pokharia 248
5 Goarpuchhri 433
6 Chakorwa 2,597
7 Bhorhar 4,079
8 Nawabganj 6,825
9 Manikpur 5,925
10 Pathraha 9,317

Sonapur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sonapur is 11.33 k (11,329).

The estimated population of Sonapur in 2025 is approximately 14.15 k (14,152).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sonapur is 1.37 k (12.09%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 13 (0.11%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonapur is 59%, with male literacy at 67.34% and female literacy at 50.28%.

The sex ratio in Sonapur is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Sonapur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.55% up to 2036.