Sonua Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonua Tehsil has a population of 77.70 k (77,697) with 38.61 k (38,612) males and 39.09 k (39,085) females.The sex ratio in Sonua is 1013, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonua Tehsil is 13.29 k (13,287) which is 17.1% of Sonua Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonua Tehsil is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sonua Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Pashchimi Singhbhum District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Sonua Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonua Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 93.88 k (93,875), indicating a 20.82% increased from Sonua's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 46.49 k, and the estimated female population is 47.40 k.
Sonua Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonua Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 95.04 k (95,037), projecting a 22.32% increased from Sonua's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 47.05 k, and the estimated female population is 48.00 k.
Sonua Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the most popular religion in Sonua Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 49.08 k (49,084), accounting for 63.17% of the Sonua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 24.28 k (24,283), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 24.80 k (24,801).
Sonua Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Sonua Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 27.17 k (27,169), accounting for 34.97% of the Sonua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.61 k (13,608), and the Hindu female population is around 13.56 k (13,561).
Sonua Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 49,084 | 63.17% |
| Hindu | 27,169 | 34.97% |
| Christian | 844 | 1.09% |
| Muslim | 477 | 0.61% |
| Religion not stated | 109 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 8 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSonua Urban Population
The Urban population of Sonua Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Sonua total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Sonua Rural Population
The Rural population of Sonua Tehsil is 77.70 k (77,697), with 38.61 k (38,612) being males and 39.09 k (39,085) being females, making up 100% of the Sonua total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1013 females for every 1000 males.
Sonua Literacy Rate
Sonua Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.21% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonua Tehsil is 74.8 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonua Tehsil is 43.87 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sonua Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sonua Tehsil, it is around 59.21%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonua
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59.21 | 74.8 | 43.87 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 59.21 | 74.8 | 43.87 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonua
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 54.87 | 70.36 | 39.79 |
| Hindu | 65.98 | 81.86 | 50.07 |
| Christian | 66.18 | 79.08 | 54.67 |
| Muslim | 85.19 | 93.02 | 76.32 |
Sonua Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonua Tehsil is 4.50 k (4,498) with 2.17 k (2,168) males and 2.33 k (2,330) females, which is 5.79% of Sonua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1075 females for every 1000 males.
Sonua Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonua Tehsil is 47.56 k (47,561) with 23.46 k (23,462) males and 24.10 k (24,099) females, which is 61.21% of Sonua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1028 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonua
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1013 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1013 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonua
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 1022 |
| Hindu | 997 |
| Christian | 1090 |
| Muslim | 835 |
Sonua Area & Households
The Total Area of Sonua Tehsil is 201.9 Square KM, with a population density of 385 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sonua Tehsil are 107.The Total Number of households in Sonua Tehsil are 16.41 k(16,408).
Sonua Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonua Tehsil, there are about 41.28 k (41,276) workers, making up nearly 53.12% of the Sonua Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 21.45 k (21,452) are male workers, and about 19.82 k (19,824) are female workers.
Sonua - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93.88 k (93,875) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 95.04 k (95,037) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 96.13 k (96,133) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 97.18 k (97,182) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 98.23 k (98,232) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 99.28 k (99,284) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.00 Lac (1,00,333) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.01 Lac (1,01,299) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.02 Lac (1,02,208) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.03 Lac (1,03,115) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.04 Lac (1,04,023) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.05 Lac (1,04,930) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.06 Lac (1,05,837) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonua Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.06 Lac (1,05,837), with a male population of 52.10 k (52,104) and a female population of 53.77 k (53,766). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Sonua Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.