Sonipat Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonipat District has a population of 14.50 Lac (14,50,001) with 7.81 Lac (7,81,299) males and 6.69 Lac (6,68,702) females.The sex ratio in Sonipat is 856, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonipat District is 1.88 Lac (1,88,262) which is 12.98% of Sonipat District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonipat District is 799 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Sonipat District is listed as part of HARYANA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Sonipat Population Census 2011
- Sonipat Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Sonipat Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonipat District current estimated population is projected to be 17.44 Lac (17,43,888), indicating a 20.27% increased from Sonipat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.10 Lac.
Sonipat Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonipat District estimated population is projected to be 17.64 Lac (17,64,451), projecting a 21.69% increased from Sonipat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.44 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.21 Lac.
Sonipat Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonipat District, with a total Hindu population of 13.90 Lac (13,90,149), accounting for 95.87% of the Sonipat District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.50 Lac (7,49,537), and the Hindu female population is around 6.41 Lac (6,40,612).
Sonipat Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sonipat District, with a total Muslim population of 45.10 k (45,100), accounting for 3.11% of the Sonipat District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 23.94 k (23,935), and the Muslim female population is around 21.17 k (21,165).
Sonipat Religion Wise Population
Religion | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Hindu | 13,90,149 | 95.87% |
Muslim | 45,100 | 3.11% |
Jain | 6,033 | 0.42% |
Sikh | 4,484 | 0.31% |
Religion not stated | 2,465 | 0.17% |
Christian | 1,405 | 0.1% |
Buddhist | 336 | 0.02% |
Other religions and persuasions | 29 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSonipat Urban Population
The Urban population of Sonipat District is 4.53 Lac (4,53,364), with 2.43 Lac (2,42,549) being males and 2.11 Lac (2,10,815) being females, making up 31.27% of the Sonipat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 870 females for every 1000 males.
Sonipat Rural Population
The Rural population of Sonipat District is 9.97 Lac (9,96,637), with 5.39 Lac (5,38,750) being males and 4.58 Lac (4,57,887) being females, making up 68.73% of the Sonipat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 850 females for every 1000 males.
Sonipat Literacy Rate
Sonipat District has a literacy rate of 79.12% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonipat District is 87.18 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonipat District is 69.8 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sonipat District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.9%, while in the rural regions of Sonipat District, it is around 76.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonipat
Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
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Total Population | 79.12 | 87.18 | 69.8 |
Urban Area | 83.9 | 89.86 | 77.13 |
Rural Area | 76.93 | 85.97 | 66.39 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonipat
Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Hindu | 79.54 | 87.59 | 70.23 |
Muslim | 62.41 | 72.24 | 51.31 |
Jain | 95.02 | 97.58 | 92.25 |
Sikh | 80.85 | 86.06 | 75.08 |
Sonipat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonipat District is 2.70 Lac (2,69,935) with 1.45 Lac (1,44,516) males and 1.25 Lac (1,25,419) females, which is 18.62% of Sonipat District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 868 females for every 1000 males.
Sonipat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Sonipat District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Sonipat District.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonipat
Category | Sex Ratio |
---|---|
Total Population | 856 |
Urban Area | 870 |
Rural Area | 850 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonipat
Religion | Sex Ratio |
---|---|
Hindu | 855 |
Muslim | 885 |
Jain | 919 |
Sikh | 888 |
Sonipat Area & Households
The Total Area of Sonipat District is 2,122 Square KM, with a population density of 683 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sonipat District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Sonipat District are 332.The Total Number of households in Sonipat District are 2.78 Lac(2,77,726).
Sonipat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonipat District, there are about 5.23 Lac (5,23,179) workers, making up nearly 36.08% of the Sonipat District total population. Out of these, around 3.91 Lac (3,91,085) are male workers, and about 1.32 Lac (1,32,094) are female workers.
Sonipat - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Sonipat district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,30,208, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 14,50,001 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 26.51% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 15.03%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Sonipat District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 3,30,208 to 14,50,001.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 26.51%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
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1901 | 3.30 Lac | - | - | 1.76 Lac | 1.55 Lac |
1911 | 2.85 Lac | -45.35 k | -13.73437349 | 1.53 Lac | 1.31 Lac |
1921 | 3.07 Lac | 22.24 k | 7.805698318 | 1.66 Lac | 1.41 Lac |
1931 | 3.21 Lac | 13.75 k | 4.477174518 | 1.72 Lac | 1.49 Lac |
1941 | 3.80 Lac | 58.96 k | 18.37613764 | 1.98 Lac | 1.81 Lac |
1951 | 4.32 Lac | 52.48 k | 13.8189248 | 2.29 Lac | 2.03 Lac |
1961 | 5.47 Lac | 1.15 Lac | 26.50839036 | 2.90 Lac | 2.57 Lac |
1971 | 6.80 Lac | 1.33 Lac | 24.31295749 | 3.64 Lac | 3.16 Lac |
1981 | 8.39 Lac | 1.59 Lac | 23.45631434 | 4.50 Lac | 3.89 Lac |
1991 | 10.45 Lac | 2.06 Lac | 24.52764096 | 5.68 Lac | 4.77 Lac |
2001 | 12.79 Lac | 2.34 Lac | 22.39058592 | 6.96 Lac | 5.83 Lac |
2011 | 14.50 Lac | 1.71 Lac | 13.35438857 | 7.81 Lac | 6.69 Lac |
Sonipat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
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2024 | 17.44 Lac (17,43,888) | 20.27% | ↑ |
2025 | 17.64 Lac (17,64,451) | 21.69% | 1.42 % ↑ |
2026 | 17.84 Lac (17,83,881) | 23.03% | 1.34 % ↑ |
2027 | 18.03 Lac (18,02,574) | 24.32% | 1.29 % ↑ |
2028 | 18.21 Lac (18,21,211) | 25.6% | 1.28 % ↑ |
2029 | 18.40 Lac (18,39,848) | 26.89% | 1.29 % ↑ |
2030 | 18.59 Lac (18,58,542) | 28.18% | 1.29 % ↑ |
2031 | 18.76 Lac (18,76,329) | 29.4% | 1.22 % ↑ |
2032 | 18.94 Lac (18,93,607) | 30.59% | 1.19 % ↑ |
2033 | 19.11 Lac (19,10,884) | 31.78% | 1.19 % ↑ |
2034 | 19.28 Lac (19,28,105) | 32.97% | 1.19 % ↑ |
2035 | 19.45 Lac (19,45,382) | 34.16% | 1.19 % ↑ |
2036 | 19.63 Lac (19,62,603) | 35.35% | 1.19 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonipat District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 19.63 Lac (19,62,603), with a male population of 10.41 Lac (10,40,834) and a female population of 9.21 Lac (9,21,385). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Sonipat District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.