Sonpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sonpur Village has a population of 4.56 k (4,562) with 2.45 k (2,445) males and 2.12 k (2,117) females.The sex ratio in Sonpur is 866, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonpur Village is 982 (982) which is 21.53% of Sonpur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonpur Village is 850 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sonpur village is listed as part of the Biraul Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Darbhanga District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

4.56 k

Toatl Population

2.45 k

Male Population

2.12 k

Female Population

Sonpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sonpur Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.62 k (5,619), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sonpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.00 k, and the estimated female population is 2.62 k.

Sonpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sonpur Village estimated population is projected to be 5.70 k (5,699), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sonpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.04 k, and the estimated female population is 2.66 k.

Sonpur Literacy Rate

Sonpur Village has a literacy rate of 44.92% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonpur Village is 60.34 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonpur Village is 27.19 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 44.92 60.34 27.19
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 44.92 60.34 27.19

Sonpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonpur Village is 946 (946) with 506 (506) males and 440 (440) females, which is 20.74% of Sonpur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 870 females for every 1000 males.

Sonpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 866
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 866

Sonpur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sonpur Village are 959 (959).

Sonpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sonpur Village, there are about 1.52 k (1,515) workers, making up nearly 33.21% of the Sonpur Village total population. Out of these, around 1.11 k (1,112) are male workers, and about 403 (403) are female workers.

Sonpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.62 k (5,619) 23.17%
2025 5.70 k (5,699) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 5.78 k (5,776) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 5.85 k (5,853) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 5.93 k (5,929) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 6.01 k (6,005) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 6.08 k (6,081) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 6.15 k (6,150) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 6.22 k (6,216) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 6.28 k (6,281) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 6.35 k (6,346) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 6.41 k (6,412) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 6.48 k (6,477) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sonpur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.48 k (6,477), with a male population of 3.44 k (3,441) and a female population of 3.04 k (3,035). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sonpur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Sonpur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Afzala 14,595
2 Mahamadpur 3,364
3 Akbarpur Baik 6,329
4 Hanti 3,275
5 Uchti 8,387
6 Golma 0
7 Paghari 4,163
8 Gayri 1,510
9 Supaul 19,617
10 Parhat 222

Sonpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sonpur is 4.56 k (4,562).

The estimated population of Sonpur in 2024 is approximately 5.62 k (5,619).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sonpur is 946 (20.74%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonpur is 44.92%, with male literacy at 60.34% and female literacy at 27.19%.

The sex ratio in Sonpur is 866 females for every 1000 males.

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