Sonpeth Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonpeth Tehsil has a population of 89.58 k (89,582) with 46.25 k (46,250) males and 43.33 k (43,332) females.The sex ratio in Sonpeth is 937, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonpeth Tehsil is 12.67 k (12,665) which is 14.14% of Sonpeth Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonpeth Tehsil is 824 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sonpeth Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Parbhani District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Sonpeth Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonpeth Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.01 Lac (1,01,314), indicating a 13.1% increased from Sonpeth's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 52.50 k, and the estimated female population is 48.82 k.
Sonpeth Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonpeth Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.02 Lac (1,02,085), projecting a 13.96% increased from Sonpeth's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 52.90 k, and the estimated female population is 49.18 k.
Sonpeth Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonpeth Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 75.43 k (75,427), accounting for 84.2% of the Sonpeth Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 39.06 k (39,063), and the Hindu female population is around 36.36 k (36,364).
Sonpeth Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sonpeth Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.89 k (7,885), accounting for 8.8% of the Sonpeth Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.97 k (3,974), and the Muslim female population is around 3.91 k (3,911).
Sonpeth Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75,427 | 84.2% |
| Muslim | 7,885 | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 5,910 | 6.6% |
| Religion not stated | 153 | 0.17% |
| Jain | 93 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 78 | 0.09% |
| Christian | 35 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSonpeth Urban Population
The Urban population of Sonpeth Tehsil is 15.77 k (15,765), with 8.12 k (8,120) being males and 7.65 k (7,645) being females, making up 17.6% of the Sonpeth total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Sonpeth Rural Population
The Rural population of Sonpeth Tehsil is 73.82 k (73,817), with 38.13 k (38,130) being males and 35.69 k (35,687) being females, making up 82.4% of the Sonpeth total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Sonpeth Literacy Rate
Sonpeth Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.72% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonpeth Tehsil is 80.02 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonpeth Tehsil is 58.96 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sonpeth Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.86%, while in the rural regions of Sonpeth Tehsil, it is around 68.61%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonpeth
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.72 | 80.02 | 58.96 |
| Urban Area | 74.86 | 82.45 | 66.94 |
| Rural Area | 68.61 | 79.5 | 57.23 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonpeth
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.02 | 80.59 | 58.95 |
| Muslim | 67.8 | 76.45 | 59.08 |
| Buddhist | 68.31 | 77.5 | 58.56 |
| Religion not stated | 58.4 | 61.11 | 56.34 |
Sonpeth Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonpeth Tehsil is 13.03 k (13,032) with 6.66 k (6,657) males and 6.38 k (6,375) females, which is 14.55% of Sonpeth Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Sonpeth Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonpeth Tehsil is 1.01 k (1,005) with 497 (497) males and 508 (508) females, which is 1.12% of Sonpeth Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1023 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonpeth
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 937 |
| Urban Area | 942 |
| Rural Area | 936 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonpeth
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 931 |
| Muslim | 985 |
| Buddhist | 946 |
| Religion not stated | 1284 |
Sonpeth Area & Households
The Total Area of Sonpeth Tehsil is 378.78 Square KM, with a population density of 237 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sonpeth Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sonpeth Tehsil are 57.The Total Number of households in Sonpeth Tehsil are 18.09 k(18,089).
Sonpeth Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonpeth Tehsil, there are about 44.46 k (44,457) workers, making up nearly 49.63% of the Sonpeth Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 25.36 k (25,357) are male workers, and about 19.10 k (19,100) are female workers.
Sonpeth - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.01 Lac (1,01,314) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.02 Lac (1,02,085) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.03 Lac (1,02,789) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.03 Lac (1,03,446) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.04 Lac (1,04,102) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.05 Lac (1,04,758) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.05 Lac (1,05,414) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.06 Lac (1,05,993) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.07 Lac (1,06,518) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.07 Lac (1,07,044) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.08 Lac (1,07,568) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.08 Lac (1,08,093) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.09 Lac (1,08,617) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonpeth Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.09 Lac (1,08,617), with a male population of 56.32 k (56,322) and a female population of 52.29 k (52,294). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Sonpeth Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.