Sonepur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonepur Tehsil has a population of 2.70 Lac (2,70,116) with 1.43 Lac (1,42,920) males and 1.27 Lac (1,27,196) females.The sex ratio in Sonepur is 890, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonepur Tehsil is 47.05 k (47,045) which is 17.42% of Sonepur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonepur Tehsil is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sonepur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Saran District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Sonepur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonepur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.33 Lac (3,32,694), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sonepur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.75 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.57 Lac.
Sonepur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonepur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.37 Lac (3,37,405), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sonepur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.78 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.60 Lac.
Sonepur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonepur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.61 Lac (2,60,554), accounting for 96.46% of the Sonepur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.38 Lac (1,38,003), and the Hindu female population is around 1.23 Lac (1,22,551).
Sonepur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sonepur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.11 k (9,111), accounting for 3.37% of the Sonepur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.68 k (4,680), and the Muslim female population is around 4.43 k (4,431).
Sonepur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,60,554 | 96.46% |
| Muslim | 9,111 | 3.37% |
| Religion not stated | 235 | 0.09% |
| Christian | 156 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 25 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 24 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 9 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSonepur Urban Population
The Urban population of Sonepur Tehsil is 37.78 k (37,776), with 20.00 k (19,995) being males and 17.78 k (17,781) being females, making up 13.99% of the Sonepur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 890 females for every 1000 males.
Sonepur Rural Population
The Rural population of Sonepur Tehsil is 2.32 Lac (2,32,340), with 1.23 Lac (1,22,925) being males and 1.09 Lac (1,09,415) being females, making up 86.01% of the Sonepur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Sonepur Literacy Rate
Sonepur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.88% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonepur Tehsil is 76.31 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonepur Tehsil is 56.26 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sonepur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.66%, while in the rural regions of Sonepur Tehsil, it is around 64.7%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonepur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.88 | 76.31 | 56.26 |
| Urban Area | 79.66 | 86.52 | 71.92 |
| Rural Area | 64.7 | 74.56 | 53.59 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonepur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.87 | 76.33 | 56.18 |
| Muslim | 66.91 | 75.24 | 58.09 |
| Religion not stated | 76.57 | 87.1 | 64.63 |
| Christian | 72.79 | 77.61 | 68.12 |
Sonepur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonepur Tehsil is 27.56 k (27,558) with 14.48 k (14,480) males and 13.08 k (13,078) females, which is 10.2% of Sonepur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Sonepur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonepur Tehsil is 217 (217) with 126 (126) males and 91 (91) females, which is 0.08% of Sonepur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 723 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonepur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 890 |
| Urban Area | 890 |
| Rural Area | 891 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonepur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 889 |
| Muslim | 947 |
| Religion not stated | 822 |
| Christian | 950 |
Sonepur Area & Households
The Total Area of Sonepur Tehsil is 215.44 Square KM, with a population density of 1,254 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sonepur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sonepur Tehsil are 98.The Total Number of households in Sonepur Tehsil are 43.86 k(43,855).
Sonepur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonepur Tehsil, there are about 70.82 k (70,816) workers, making up nearly 26.22% of the Sonepur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 61.66 k (61,660) are male workers, and about 9.16 k (9,156) are female workers.
Sonepur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.33 Lac (3,32,694) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.37 Lac (3,37,405) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.42 Lac (3,41,995) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,498) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.51 Lac (3,51,001) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.56 Lac (3,55,504) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.60 Lac (3,60,007) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.64 Lac (3,64,141) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.68 Lac (3,68,007) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.72 Lac (3,71,874) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.76 Lac (3,75,741) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.80 Lac (3,79,607) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.83 Lac (3,83,474) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonepur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.83 Lac (3,83,474), with a male population of 2.01 Lac (2,01,121) and a female population of 1.82 Lac (1,82,299). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sonepur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.