Sonapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sonapur Tehsil has a population of 60.46 k (60,455) with 30.91 k (30,912) males and 29.54 k (29,543) females.The sex ratio in Sonapur is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonapur Tehsil is 7.36 k (7,358) which is 12.17% of Sonapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonapur Tehsil is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sonapur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Subarnapur District in the state of ODISHA in India.

Sonapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sonapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 66.94 k (66,943), indicating a 10.73% increased from Sonapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 34.06 k, and the estimated female population is 32.88 k.

Sonapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sonapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 67.36 k (67,358), projecting a 11.42% increased from Sonapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 34.26 k, and the estimated female population is 33.10 k.

Sonapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 59.56 k (59,561), accounting for 98.52% of the Sonapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.47 k (30,468), and the Hindu female population is around 29.09 k (29,093).

Sonapur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sonapur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 627 (627), accounting for 1.04% of the Sonapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 306 (306), and the Muslim female population is around 321 (321).

Sonapur Religion Wise Population

Sonapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Sonapur Tehsil is 20.77 k (20,770), with 10.71 k (10,709) being males and 10.06 k (10,061) being females, making up 34.36% of the Sonapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Sonapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Sonapur Tehsil is 39.69 k (39,685), with 20.20 k (20,203) being males and 19.48 k (19,482) being females, making up 65.64% of the Sonapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Sonapur Literacy Rate

Sonapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.85% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonapur Tehsil is 87.59 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonapur Tehsil is 69.7 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sonapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.49%, while in the rural regions of Sonapur Tehsil, it is around 73.62%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonapur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.85	87.59	69.7
Urban Area	88.49	94	82.63
Rural Area	73.62	84.08	62.77

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonapur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	78.78	87.54	69.6
Muslim	81.59	91.04	72.73
Christian	95.33	98.57	92.5
Religion not stated	72.34	81.48	60

Sonapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonapur Tehsil is 15.69 k (15,685) with 7.94 k (7,941) males and 7.74 k (7,744) females, which is 25.94% of Sonapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Sonapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonapur Tehsil is 2.89 k (2,890) with 1.46 k (1,460) males and 1.43 k (1,430) females, which is 4.78% of Sonapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonapur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	956
Urban Area	940
Rural Area	965

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonapur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	955
Muslim	1050
Christian	1096
Religion not stated	595

Sonapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Sonapur Tehsil is 164.81 Square KM, with a population density of 367 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sonapur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sonapur Tehsil are 78.The Total Number of households in Sonapur Tehsil are 14.22 k(14,217).

Sonapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sonapur Tehsil, there are about 25.58 k (25,577) workers, making up nearly 42.31% of the Sonapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 17.28 k (17,278) are male workers, and about 8.30 k (8,299) are female workers.

Sonapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Sonapur Census Frequently Asked Questions