Sonar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonar Village has a population of 4.96 k (4,956) with 2.61 k (2,607) males and 2.35 k (2,349) females.The sex ratio in Sonar is 902, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonar Village is 955 (955) which is 19.27% of Sonar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonar Village is 1024 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Sonar village is listed as part of the Riga Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Sitamarhi District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
Female Population
Sonar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonar Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.11 k (6,105), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sonar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.20 k, and the estimated female population is 2.91 k.
Sonar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonar Village estimated population is projected to be 6.19 k (6,191), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sonar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.24 k, and the estimated female population is 2.95 k.
Sonar Literacy Rate
Sonar Village has a literacy rate of 49.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonar Village is 55.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonar Village is 41.91 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49.34 | 55.83 | 41.91 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 49.34 | 55.83 | 41.91 |
Sonar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonar Village is 874 (874) with 473 (473) males and 401 (401) females, which is 17.64% of Sonar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 848 females for every 1000 males.
Sonar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Sonar Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Sonar Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 902 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 902 |
Sonar Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Sonar Village are 1.06 k(1,060).
Sonar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonar Village, there are about 1.44 k (1,442) workers, making up nearly 29.1% of the Sonar Village total population. Out of these, around 1.28 k (1,279) are male workers, and about 163 (163) are female workers.
Sonar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.11 k (6,105) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.19 k (6,191) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.28 k (6,275) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.36 k (6,358) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.44 k (6,441) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.52 k (6,523) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.61 k (6,606) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.68 k (6,682) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.75 k (6,753) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.82 k (6,824) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.89 k (6,894) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.97 k (6,965) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.04 k (7,036) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.04 k (7,036), with a male population of 3.67 k (3,669) and a female population of 3.37 k (3,367). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sonar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.
Sonar Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Posua Patania | 6,387 |
| 2 | Posua Patania | 1,367 |
| 3 | Posua Patania | 0 |
| 4 | Azrakbe Posua Patania | 0 |
| 5 | Khairwa | 2,701 |
| 6 | Asogi | 1,439 |
| 7 | Bulakipur | 3,606 |
| 8 | Riga | 27,518 |
| 9 | Budhwara | 924 |
| 10 | Nazarpur | 1,051 |