Sonapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sonapur Village has a population of 15.75 k (15,754) with 8.26 k (8,264) males and 7.49 k (7,490) females.The sex ratio in Sonapur is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonapur Village is 2.92 k (2,924) which is 18.56% of Sonapur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonapur Village is 922 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

15.75 k

Toatl Population

8.26 k

Male Population

7.49 k

Female Population

Sonapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sonapur Village current estimated population is projected to be 19.40 k (19,404), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sonapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.14 k, and the estimated female population is 9.27 k.

Sonapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sonapur Village estimated population is projected to be 19.68 k (19,679), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sonapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.28 k, and the estimated female population is 9.40 k.

Sonapur Literacy Rate

Sonapur Village has a literacy rate of 63.23% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonapur Village is 72.13 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonapur Village is 53.38 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 63.23 72.13 53.38
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 63.23 72.13 53.38

Sonapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonapur Village is 2.14 k (2,135) with 1.10 k (1,102) males and 1.03 k (1,033) females, which is 13.55% of Sonapur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Sonapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Sonapur Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Sonapur Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonapur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 907
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 907

Sonapur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sonapur Village are 3.31 k(3,311).

Sonapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sonapur Village, there are about 4.80 k (4,795) workers, making up nearly 30.44% of the Sonapur Village total population. Out of these, around 3.88 k (3,877) are male workers, and about 918 (918) are female workers.

Sonapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 19.40 k (19,404) 23.17%
2025 19.68 k (19,679) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 19.95 k (19,947) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 20.21 k (20,209) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 20.47 k (20,472) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 20.74 k (20,735) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 21.00 k (20,997) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 21.24 k (21,238) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 21.46 k (21,464) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 21.69 k (21,689) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 21.92 k (21,915) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 22.14 k (22,140) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 22.37 k (22,366) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sonapur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 22.37 k (22,366), with a male population of 11.63 k (11,630) and a female population of 10.74 k (10,735). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sonapur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Sonapur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Matihani 24,847
2 Manipa 7,440
3 Bakhadda 3,418
4 Gudarganwan 3,603
5 Hanspur 0
6 Dariapur 8,426
7 Minapur 1,261
8 Mahammadpur Mani 1,436
9 Mahammadpur Gautam 1,354
10 Safapur 4,568

Sonapur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sonapur is 15.75 k (15,754).

The estimated population of Sonapur in 2024 is approximately 19.40 k (19,404).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sonapur is 2.14 k (13.55%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonapur is 63.23%, with male literacy at 72.13% and female literacy at 53.38%.

The sex ratio in Sonapur is 907 females for every 1000 males.

Sonapur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.