Sonhat Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonhat Tehsil has a population of 48.47 k (48,474) with 24.55 k (24,549) males and 23.93 k (23,925) females.The sex ratio in Sonhat is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonhat Tehsil is 7.93 k (7,926) which is 16.35% of Sonhat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonhat Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sonhat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Koriya District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Sonhat Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonhat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 57.77 k (57,766), indicating a 19.17% increased from Sonhat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 29.21 k, and the estimated female population is 28.56 k.
Sonhat Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonhat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 58.41 k (58,413), projecting a 20.5% increased from Sonhat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 29.53 k, and the estimated female population is 28.88 k.
Sonhat Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonhat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 47.24 k (47,244), accounting for 97.46% of the Sonhat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 23.92 k (23,916), and the Hindu female population is around 23.33 k (23,328).
Sonhat Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Sonhat Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 418 (418), accounting for 0.86% of the Sonhat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 215 (215), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 203 (203).
Sonhat Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 47,244 | 97.46% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 418 | 0.86% |
| Muslim | 413 | 0.85% |
| Christian | 358 | 0.74% |
| Religion not stated | 19 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 5 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSonhat Urban Population
The Urban population of Sonhat Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Sonhat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Sonhat Rural Population
The Rural population of Sonhat Tehsil is 48.47 k (48,474), with 24.55 k (24,549) being males and 23.93 k (23,925) being females, making up 100% of the Sonhat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Sonhat Literacy Rate
Sonhat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.6% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonhat Tehsil is 77.46 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonhat Tehsil is 57.5 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sonhat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sonhat Tehsil, it is around 67.6%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonhat
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.6 | 77.46 | 57.5 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 67.6 | 77.46 | 57.5 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonhat
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.46 | 77.41 | 57.28 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 51.45 | 60.67 | 41.67 |
| Muslim | 82.44 | 89.02 | 76.11 |
| Christian | 83.6 | 88.13 | 78.98 |
Sonhat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonhat Tehsil is 3.39 k (3,387) with 1.66 k (1,660) males and 1.73 k (1,727) females, which is 6.99% of Sonhat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Sonhat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonhat Tehsil is 27.89 k (27,891) with 14.12 k (14,123) males and 13.77 k (13,768) females, which is 57.54% of Sonhat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonhat
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 975 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 975 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonhat
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 945 |
| Muslim | 977 |
| Christian | 957 |
Sonhat Area & Households
The Total Area of Sonhat Tehsil is 1,439.51 Square KM, with a population density of 34 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sonhat Tehsil are 105.The Total Number of households in Sonhat Tehsil are 11.22 k(11,223).
Sonhat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonhat Tehsil, there are about 27.13 k (27,128) workers, making up nearly 55.96% of the Sonhat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 14.21 k (14,205) are male workers, and about 12.92 k (12,923) are female workers.
Sonhat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57.77 k (57,766) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 58.41 k (58,413) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 59.01 k (59,013) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 59.58 k (59,579) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 60.15 k (60,146) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 60.71 k (60,714) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 61.28 k (61,280) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 61.82 k (61,816) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 62.33 k (62,327) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 62.84 k (62,841) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 63.35 k (63,352) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 63.86 k (63,864) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 64.38 k (64,377) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonhat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 64.38 k (64,377), with a male population of 32.52 k (32,519) and a female population of 31.86 k (31,857). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Sonhat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.