Sonkatch Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonkatch Tehsil has a population of 1.72 Lac (1,72,308) with 88.32 k (88,320) males and 83.99 k (83,988) females.The sex ratio in Sonkatch is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonkatch Tehsil is 24.73 k (24,730) which is 14.35% of Sonkatch Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonkatch Tehsil is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sonkatch Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dewas District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Sonkatch Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonkatch Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.07 Lac (2,07,227), indicating a 20.27% increased from Sonkatch's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.
Sonkatch Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonkatch Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.10 Lac (2,09,649), projecting a 21.67% increased from Sonkatch's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.
Sonkatch Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonkatch Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.56 Lac (1,55,645), accounting for 90.33% of the Sonkatch Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 79.75 k (79,752), and the Hindu female population is around 75.89 k (75,893).
Sonkatch Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sonkatch Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.68 k (15,677), accounting for 9.1% of the Sonkatch Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.08 k (8,077), and the Muslim female population is around 7.60 k (7,600).
Sonkatch Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,55,645 | 90.33% |
| Muslim | 15,677 | 9.1% |
| Jain | 535 | 0.31% |
| Christian | 174 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 141 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 117 | 0.07% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 8 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSonkatch Urban Population
The Urban population of Sonkatch Tehsil is 38.36 k (38,363), with 19.78 k (19,784) being males and 18.58 k (18,579) being females, making up 22.26% of the Sonkatch total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Sonkatch Rural Population
The Rural population of Sonkatch Tehsil is 1.34 Lac (1,33,945), with 68.54 k (68,536) being males and 65.41 k (65,409) being females, making up 77.74% of the Sonkatch total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Sonkatch Literacy Rate
Sonkatch Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.02% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonkatch Tehsil is 83.28 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonkatch Tehsil is 56.14 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sonkatch Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.57%, while in the rural regions of Sonkatch Tehsil, it is around 67.55%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonkatch
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.02 | 83.28 | 56.14 |
| Urban Area | 78.57 | 87.2 | 69.44 |
| Rural Area | 67.55 | 82.14 | 52.32 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonkatch
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.64 | 83.26 | 55.4 |
| Muslim | 72.54 | 82.7 | 61.73 |
| Jain | 96.77 | 98.44 | 94.96 |
| Christian | 84.87 | 85.29 | 84.52 |
Sonkatch Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonkatch Tehsil is 47.02 k (47,017) with 23.90 k (23,904) males and 23.11 k (23,113) females, which is 27.29% of Sonkatch Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Sonkatch Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonkatch Tehsil is 2.29 k (2,289) with 1.18 k (1,180) males and 1.11 k (1,109) females, which is 1.33% of Sonkatch Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonkatch
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 951 |
| Urban Area | 940 |
| Rural Area | 955 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonkatch
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 952 |
| Muslim | 941 |
| Jain | 960 |
| Christian | 1320 |
Sonkatch Area & Households
The Total Area of Sonkatch Tehsil is 645.83 Square KM, with a population density of 267 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sonkatch Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Sonkatch Tehsil are 131.The Total Number of households in Sonkatch Tehsil are 32.72 k(32,720).
Sonkatch Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonkatch Tehsil, there are about 82.41 k (82,405) workers, making up nearly 47.82% of the Sonkatch Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 48.91 k (48,913) are male workers, and about 33.49 k (33,492) are female workers.
Sonkatch - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.07 Lac (2,07,227) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.10 Lac (2,09,649) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.12 Lac (2,11,859) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.14 Lac (2,13,920) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.16 Lac (2,15,980) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.18 Lac (2,18,040) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.20 Lac (2,20,098) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.22 Lac (2,21,984) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.24 Lac (2,23,746) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,506) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.27 Lac (2,27,268) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.29 Lac (2,29,027) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.31 Lac (2,30,789) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonkatch Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.31 Lac (2,30,789), with a male population of 1.17 Lac (1,16,935) and a female population of 1.14 Lac (1,13,881). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Sonkatch Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.