Sorab Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sorab Tehsil has a population of 2.01 Lac (2,00,809) with 1.01 Lac (1,01,130) males and 99.68 k (99,679) females.The sex ratio in Sorab is 986, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sorab Tehsil is 22.62 k (22,624) which is 11.27% of Sorab Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sorab Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sorab Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shimoga District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Sorab Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sorab Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.23 Lac (2,23,357), indicating a 11.23% increased from Sorab 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.
Sorab Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sorab Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.25 Lac (2,24,739), projecting a 11.92% increased from Sorab 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.
Sorab Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sorab Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.85 Lac (1,84,593), accounting for 91.92% of the Sorab Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 92.98 k (92,976), and the Hindu female population is around 91.62 k (91,617).
Sorab Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sorab Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.13 k (15,134), accounting for 7.54% of the Sorab Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.64 k (7,642), and the Muslim female population is around 7.49 k (7,492).
Sorab Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,84,593 | 91.92% |
| Muslim | 15,134 | 7.54% |
| Christian | 777 | 0.39% |
| Jain | 159 | 0.08% |
| Religion not stated | 95 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 27 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 19 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSorab Urban Population
The Urban population of Sorab Tehsil is 11.33 k (11,332), with 5.62 k (5,623) being males and 5.71 k (5,709) being females, making up 5.64% of the Sorab total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Sorab Rural Population
The Rural population of Sorab Tehsil is 1.89 Lac (1,89,477), with 95.51 k (95,507) being males and 93.97 k (93,970) being females, making up 94.36% of the Sorab total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Sorab Literacy Rate
Sorab Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.67% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sorab Tehsil is 85.63 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sorab Tehsil is 71.62 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sorab Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89%, while in the rural regions of Sorab Tehsil, it is around 78.05%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sorab
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.67 | 85.63 | 71.62 |
| Urban Area | 89 | 92.23 | 85.87 |
| Rural Area | 78.05 | 85.24 | 70.74 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sorab
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.32 | 85.55 | 70.99 |
| Muslim | 82.11 | 85.85 | 78.31 |
| Christian | 93.37 | 96.26 | 90.88 |
| Jain | 92.41 | 98.57 | 86.67 |
Sorab Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sorab Tehsil is 39.05 k (39,045) with 19.66 k (19,664) males and 19.38 k (19,381) females, which is 19.44% of Sorab Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Sorab Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sorab Tehsil is 7.75 k (7,750) with 3.91 k (3,909) males and 3.84 k (3,841) females, which is 3.86% of Sorab Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sorab
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 986 |
| Urban Area | 1016 |
| Rural Area | 984 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sorab
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 986 |
| Muslim | 981 |
| Christian | 1159 |
| Jain | 1093 |
Sorab Area & Households
The Total Area of Sorab Tehsil is 1,150 Square KM, with a population density of 175 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sorab Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sorab Tehsil are 306.The Total Number of households in Sorab Tehsil are 46.66 k(46,658).
Sorab Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sorab Tehsil, there are about 1.03 Lac (1,02,838) workers, making up nearly 51.21% of the Sorab Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 63.69 k (63,686) are male workers, and about 39.15 k (39,152) are female workers.
Sorab - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.23 Lac (2,23,357) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.25 Lac (2,24,739) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,961) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.27 Lac (2,27,065) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.28 Lac (2,28,170) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.29 Lac (2,29,274) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.30 Lac (2,30,378) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,332) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,178) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.33 Lac (2,33,025) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.34 Lac (2,33,874) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.35 Lac (2,34,720) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.36 Lac (2,35,567) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sorab Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.36 Lac (2,35,567), with a male population of 1.19 Lac (1,18,673) and a female population of 1.17 Lac (1,16,897). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Sorab Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.