Sono Population in 2025
In 2025, Sono Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.63 Lac (2,62,869), indicating a 24.91% increased from Sono's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.28 Lac.
Sono Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Sono Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.66 Lac (2,66,446), projecting a 26.61% increased from Sono's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.30 Lac.
Sono Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Sono Tehsil has a population of 2.10 Lac (2,10,445) with 1.09 Lac (1,08,515) males and 1.02 Lac (1,01,930) females.The sex ratio in Sono is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sono Tehsil is 40.74 k (40,741) which is 19.36% of Sono Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sono Tehsil is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sono Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jamui District in the state of BIHAR in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Sono Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sono Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.77 Lac (1,76,916), accounting for 84.07% of the Sono Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 91.52 k (91,516), and the Hindu female population is around 85.40 k (85,400).
Sono Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sono Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 31.90 k (31,899), accounting for 15.16% of the Sono Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.19 k (16,191), and the Muslim female population is around 15.71 k (15,708).
Sono Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,76,916 | 84.07% |
| Muslim | 31,899 | 15.16% |
| Christian | 1,329 | 0.63% |
| Religion not stated | 255 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 20 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 13 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSono Urban Population
The Urban population of Sono Tehsil is 5.86 k (5,858), with 2.98 k (2,980) being males and 2.88 k (2,878) being females, making up 2.78% of the Sono total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Sono Rural Population
The Rural population of Sono Tehsil is 2.05 Lac (2,04,587), with 1.06 Lac (1,05,535) being males and 99.05 k (99,052) being females, making up 97.22% of the Sono total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Sono Literacy Rate
Sono Tehsil has a literacy rate of 53.46% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sono Tehsil is 66.5 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sono Tehsil is 39.45 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sono Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 54.36%, while in the rural regions of Sono Tehsil, it is around 53.43%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sono
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53.46 | 66.5 | 39.45 |
| Urban Area | 54.36 | 69.65 | 38.29 |
| Rural Area | 53.43 | 66.41 | 39.48 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sono
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 54.12 | 67.01 | 40.22 |
| Muslim | 49.33 | 63.43 | 34.47 |
| Christian | 60.76 | 68.92 | 52.71 |
| Religion not stated | 45.65 | 61.73 | 33.01 |
Sono Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sono Tehsil is 28.75 k (28,754) with 14.68 k (14,681) males and 14.07 k (14,073) females, which is 13.66% of Sono Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Sono Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sono Tehsil is 6.52 k (6,521) with 3.26 k (3,261) males and 3.26 k (3,260) females, which is 3.1% of Sono Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sono
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 940 |
| Urban Area | 966 |
| Rural Area | 939 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sono
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 934 |
| Muslim | 971 |
| Christian | 990 |
| Religion not stated | 1277 |
Sono Area & Households
The Total Area of Sono Tehsil is 299.75 Square KM, with a population density of 702 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sono Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sono Tehsil are 249.The Total Number of households in Sono Tehsil are 36.96 k(36,955).
Sono Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sono Tehsil, there are about 96.17 k (96,167) workers, making up nearly 45.7% of the Sono Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 54.49 k (54,490) are male workers, and about 41.68 k (41,677) are female workers.
Sono - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.63 Lac (2,62,869) | 24.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.66 Lac (2,66,446) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.70 Lac (2,69,954) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.73 Lac (2,73,462) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.77 Lac (2,76,970) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,479) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.84 Lac (2,83,699) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.87 Lac (2,86,711) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.90 Lac (2,89,724) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.93 Lac (2,92,736) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.96 Lac (2,95,749) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.99 Lac (2,98,761) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sono Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.99 Lac (2,98,761), with a male population of 1.53 Lac (1,52,705) and a female population of 1.46 Lac (1,46,088). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sono Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.