Sonawan Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sonawan Village has a population of 2.25 k (2,247) with 1.17 k (1,168) males and 1.08 k (1,079) females.The sex ratio in Sonawan is 924, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonawan Village is 423 (423) which is 18.83% of Sonawan Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonawan Village is 906 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sonawan village is listed as part of the Islampur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Nalanda District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.25 k

Toatl Population

1.17 k

Male Population

1.08 k

Female Population

Sonawan Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sonawan Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.77 k (2,768), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sonawan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.43 k, and the estimated female population is 1.34 k.

Sonawan Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sonawan Village estimated population is projected to be 2.81 k (2,807), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sonawan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.45 k, and the estimated female population is 1.36 k.

Sonawan Literacy Rate

Sonawan Village has a literacy rate of 58.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonawan Village is 68.18 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonawan Village is 47.72 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonawan

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 58.33 68.18 47.72
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 58.33 68.18 47.72

Sonawan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonawan Village is 331 (331) with 160 (160) males and 171 (171) females, which is 14.73% of Sonawan Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1069 females for every 1000 males.

Sonawan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonawan

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 924
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 924

Sonawan Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sonawan Village are 353 (353).

Sonawan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sonawan Village, there are about 1.01 k (1,012) workers, making up nearly 45.04% of the Sonawan Village total population. Out of these, around 630 (630) are male workers, and about 382 (382) are female workers.

Sonawan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.77 k (2,768) 23.17%
2025 2.81 k (2,807) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 2.85 k (2,845) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 2.88 k (2,883) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 2.92 k (2,920) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 2.96 k (2,958) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 3.00 k (2,995) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 3.03 k (3,030) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 3.06 k (3,062) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 3.09 k (3,094) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 3.13 k (3,126) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 3.16 k (3,158) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 3.19 k (3,190) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sonawan Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.19 k (3,190), with a male population of 1.64 k (1,644) and a female population of 1.55 k (1,547). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sonawan Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Sonawan Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Pachloa 2,572
2 Bhabhauna 520
3 Chandanpura 870
4 Merhi 1,707
5 Sarthua Khurd 1,136
6 Danapur 1,025
7 Ashrafpur 1,224
8 Makhdumpur 1,477
9 Ranipur 5,060
10 Shekh Ali 1,226

Sonawan Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sonawan is 2.25 k (2,247).

The estimated population of Sonawan in 2024 is approximately 2.77 k (2,768).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sonawan is 331 (14.73%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonawan is 58.33%, with male literacy at 68.18% and female literacy at 47.72%.

The sex ratio in Sonawan is 924 females for every 1000 males.

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