Sonwan Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sonwan Village has a population of 3.51 k (3,505) with 1.79 k (1,790) males and 1.72 k (1,715) females.The sex ratio in Sonwan is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonwan Village is 612 (612) which is 17.46% of Sonwan Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonwan Village is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sonwan village is listed as part of the Ghoshi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Jehanabad District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.51 k

Toatl Population

1.79 k

Male Population

1.72 k

Female Population

Sonwan Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Sonwan Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.38 k (4,379), indicating a 24.91% increased from Sonwan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.23 k, and the estimated female population is 2.15 k.

Sonwan Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Sonwan Village estimated population is projected to be 4.44 k (4,438), projecting a 26.61% increased from Sonwan's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.26 k, and the estimated female population is 2.18 k.

Sonwan Literacy Rate

Sonwan Village has a literacy rate of 68.23% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonwan Village is 73.06 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonwan Village is 63.17 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonwan

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.23 73.06 63.17
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.23 73.06 63.17

Sonwan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonwan Village is 1.13 k (1,134) with 568 (568) males and 566 (566) females, which is 32.35% of Sonwan Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Sonwan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonwan

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 959
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 959

Sonwan Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sonwan Village are 517 (517).

Sonwan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sonwan Village, there are about 1.01 k (1,006) workers, making up nearly 28.7% of the Sonwan Village total population. Out of these, around 837 (837) are male workers, and about 169 (169) are female workers.

Sonwan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 4.38 k (4,379) 24.91%
2026 4.44 k (4,438) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 4.50 k (4,497) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 4.56 k (4,555) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 4.61 k (4,613) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 4.67 k (4,672) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 4.73 k (4,726) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 4.78 k (4,776) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 4.83 k (4,826) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 4.88 k (4,876) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 4.93 k (4,926) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 4.98 k (4,976) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sonwan Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.98 k (4,976), with a male population of 2.52 k (2,519) and a female population of 2.46 k (2,458). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sonwan Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.

Sonwan Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Bakhra 960
2 Shaho Bigha 3,790
3 Kure 5,429
4 Pathak Bigha 0
5 Salarpur 452
6 Dhuriari 3,315
7 Parawan 3,608
8 Nagwan 1,662
9 Makhdumpur 647

Sonwan Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sonwan is 3.51 k (3,505).

The estimated population of Sonwan in 2025 is approximately 4.38 k (4,379).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sonwan is 1.13 k (32.35%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonwan is 68.23%, with male literacy at 73.06% and female literacy at 63.17%.

The sex ratio in Sonwan is 959 females for every 1000 males.

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