Sonipat Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonipat Tehsil has a population of 7.10 Lac (7,10,183) with 3.83 Lac (3,82,835) males and 3.27 Lac (3,27,348) 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 Tehsil is 91.24 k (91,243) which is 12.85% of Sonipat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonipat Tehsil is 788 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sonipat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sonipat District in the state of HARYANA in India.
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Sonipat Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonipat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 8.54 Lac (8,54,123), indicating a 20.27% increased from Sonipat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.97 Lac.
Sonipat Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonipat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 8.64 Lac (8,64,195), projecting a 21.69% increased from Sonipat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.02 Lac.
Sonipat Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonipat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 6.75 Lac (6,75,144), accounting for 95.07% of the Sonipat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.64 Lac (3,64,240), and the Hindu female population is around 3.11 Lac (3,10,904).
Sonipat Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sonipat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 25.92 k (25,923), accounting for 3.65% of the Sonipat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.69 k (13,686), and the Muslim female population is around 12.24 k (12,237).
Sonipat Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,75,144 | 95.07% |
| Muslim | 25,923 | 3.65% |
| Jain | 3,584 | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 3,014 | 0.42% |
| Religion not stated | 1,478 | 0.21% |
| Christian | 813 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 216 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSonipat Urban Population
The Urban population of Sonipat Tehsil is 3.27 Lac (3,27,002), with 1.75 Lac (1,75,289) being males and 1.52 Lac (1,51,713) being females, making up 46.04% of the Sonipat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 866 females for every 1000 males.
Sonipat Rural Population
The Rural population of Sonipat Tehsil is 3.83 Lac (3,83,181), with 2.08 Lac (2,07,546) being males and 1.76 Lac (1,75,635) being females, making up 53.96% of the Sonipat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 847 females for every 1000 males.
Sonipat Literacy Rate
Sonipat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.51% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonipat Tehsil is 88.87 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonipat Tehsil is 72.99 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sonipat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.64%, while in the rural regions of Sonipat Tehsil, it is around 78.8%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonipat
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.51 | 88.87 | 72.99 |
| Urban Area | 84.64 | 90.37 | 78.1 |
| Rural Area | 78.8 | 87.59 | 68.52 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonipat
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.98 | 89.28 | 73.52 |
| Muslim | 65.52 | 75.79 | 54.13 |
| Jain | 95.55 | 97.84 | 93.08 |
| Sikh | 85.13 | 90.43 | 79.26 |
Sonipat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonipat Tehsil is 1.24 Lac (1,23,594) with 66.06 k (66,063) males and 57.53 k (57,531) females, which is 17.4% of Sonipat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 871 females for every 1000 males.
Sonipat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Sonipat Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Sonipat Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonipat
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 856 |
| Urban Area | 866 |
| Rural Area | 847 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonipat
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 854 |
| Muslim | 895 |
| Jain | 906 |
| Sikh | 887 |
Sonipat Area & Households
The Total Area of Sonipat Tehsil is 708.36 Square KM, with a population density of 1,003 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sonipat Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Sonipat Tehsil are 141.The Total Number of households in Sonipat Tehsil are 1.38 Lac(1,38,173).
Sonipat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonipat Tehsil, there are about 2.51 Lac (2,51,346) workers, making up nearly 35.39% of the Sonipat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.91 Lac (1,91,370) are male workers, and about 59.98 k (59,976) are female workers.
Sonipat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.54 Lac (8,54,123) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.64 Lac (8,64,195) | 21.69% | 1.42 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.74 Lac (8,73,711) | 23.03% | 1.34 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.83 Lac (8,82,867) | 24.32% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.92 Lac (8,91,995) | 25.6% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.01 Lac (9,01,123) | 26.89% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.10 Lac (9,10,279) | 28.18% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.19 Lac (9,18,991) | 29.4% | 1.22 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.27 Lac (9,27,453) | 30.59% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.36 Lac (9,35,915) | 31.78% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.44 Lac (9,44,349) | 32.97% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.53 Lac (9,52,812) | 34.16% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.61 Lac (9,61,246) | 35.35% | 1.19 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonipat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.61 Lac (9,61,246), with a male population of 5.10 Lac (5,10,007) and a female population of 4.51 Lac (4,51,044). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Sonipat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.41%.