Sowa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sowa Village has a population of 1.28 k (1,275) with 652 (652) males and 623 (623) females.The sex ratio in Sowa is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sowa Village is 222 (222) which is 17.41% of Sowa Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sowa Village is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sowa village is listed as part of the Wazirganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Gaya District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.28 k

Toatl Population

652

Male Population

623

Female Population

Sowa Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sowa Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.57 k (1,571), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sowa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 800 , and the estimated female population is 771 .

Sowa Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sowa Village estimated population is projected to be 1.59 k (1,593), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sowa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 811 , and the estimated female population is 782 .

Sowa Literacy Rate

Sowa Village has a literacy rate of 15.1% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sowa Village is 18.37 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sowa Village is 11.67 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sowa

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 15.1 18.37 11.67
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 15.1 18.37 11.67

Sowa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sowa Village is 1.18 k (1,178) with 607 (607) males and 571 (571) females, which is 92.39% of Sowa Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Sowa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sowa

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 956
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 956

Sowa Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sowa Village are 169 (169).

Sowa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sowa Village, there are about 791 (791) workers, making up nearly 62.04% of the Sowa Village total population. Out of these, around 403 (403) are male workers, and about 388 (388) are female workers.

Sowa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.57 k (1,571) 23.17%
2025 1.59 k (1,593) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 1.62 k (1,615) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 1.64 k (1,636) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 1.66 k (1,657) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 1.68 k (1,679) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 1.70 k (1,700) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 1.72 k (1,719) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 1.74 k (1,738) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 1.76 k (1,756) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 1.77 k (1,774) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 1.79 k (1,792) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 1.81 k (1,811) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sowa Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.81 k (1,811), with a male population of 918 (918) and a female population of 893 (893). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sowa Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Sowa Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Tathi 922
2 Hansra 2,078
3 Nauwa Khap 0
4 Punawan 6,334
5 Usri 635
6 Kari 5,399
7 Bhura 1,461
8 Hardaspur 0
9 Kenar Paharpur 8,669
10 Kenar Fatehpur 5,895

Sowa Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sowa is 1.28 k (1,275).

The estimated population of Sowa in 2024 is approximately 1.57 k (1,571).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sowa is 1.18 k (92.39%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sowa is 15.1%, with male literacy at 18.37% and female literacy at 11.67%.

The sex ratio in Sowa is 956 females for every 1000 males.

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