Sonbhadra Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonbhadra District has a population of 18.63 Lac (18,62,559) with 9.71 Lac (9,71,344) males and 8.91 Lac (8,91,215) females.The sex ratio in Sonbhadra is 918, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonbhadra District is 3.23 Lac (3,23,092) which is 17.35% of Sonbhadra District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonbhadra District is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Sonbhadra District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Sonbhadra Population Census 2011
- Sonbhadra Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Sonbhadra Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonbhadra District current estimated population is projected to be 22.11 Lac (22,11,237), indicating a 18.72% increased from Sonbhadra's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 11.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.63 Lac.
Sonbhadra Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonbhadra District estimated population is projected to be 22.33 Lac (22,33,315), projecting a 19.91% increased from Sonbhadra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.74 Lac.
Sonbhadra Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonbhadra District, with a total Hindu population of 17.39 Lac (17,38,769), accounting for 93.35% of the Sonbhadra District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.07 Lac (9,07,284), and the Hindu female population is around 8.31 Lac (8,31,485).
Sonbhadra Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sonbhadra District, with a total Muslim population of 1.04 Lac (1,03,567), accounting for 5.56% of the Sonbhadra District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 53.76 k (53,764), and the Muslim female population is around 49.80 k (49,803).
Sonbhadra Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 17,38,769 | 93.35% |
| Muslim | 1,03,567 | 5.56% |
| Religion not stated | 10,470 | 0.56% |
| Christian | 3,963 | 0.21% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,907 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1,747 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 1,649 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 487 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSonbhadra Urban Population
The Urban population of Sonbhadra District is 3.14 Lac (3,14,342), with 1.68 Lac (1,67,999) being males and 1.46 Lac (1,46,343) being females, making up 16.88% of the Sonbhadra total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Sonbhadra Rural Population
The Rural population of Sonbhadra District is 15.48 Lac (15,48,217), with 8.03 Lac (8,03,345) being males and 7.45 Lac (7,44,872) being females, making up 83.12% of the Sonbhadra total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Sonbhadra Literacy Rate
Sonbhadra District has a literacy rate of 64.03% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonbhadra District is 74.92 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonbhadra District is 52.14 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sonbhadra District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.31%, while in the rural regions of Sonbhadra District, it is around 59.6%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonbhadra
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.03 | 74.92 | 52.14 |
| Urban Area | 84.31 | 90.73 | 76.93 |
| Rural Area | 59.6 | 71.37 | 46.89 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonbhadra
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.63 | 74.62 | 51.62 |
| Muslim | 70.58 | 80.29 | 60.04 |
| Religion not stated | 50.67 | 61.13 | 40.36 |
| Christian | 81.83 | 86.38 | 77.21 |
Sonbhadra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonbhadra District is 4.22 Lac (4,21,661) with 2.19 Lac (2,18,996) males and 2.03 Lac (2,02,665) females, which is 22.64% of Sonbhadra District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 926 females for every 1000 males.
Sonbhadra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonbhadra District is 3.85 Lac (3,85,018) with 1.98 Lac (1,97,825) males and 1.87 Lac (1,87,193) females, which is 20.67% of Sonbhadra District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonbhadra
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 918 |
| Urban Area | 872 |
| Rural Area | 928 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonbhadra
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 917 |
| Muslim | 927 |
| Religion not stated | 979 |
| Christian | 984 |
Sonbhadra Area & Households
The Total Area of Sonbhadra District is 6,905 Square KM, with a population density of 270 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sonbhadra District are 18 and the Total Number of Villages in Sonbhadra District are 1,429.The Total Number of households in Sonbhadra District are 3.33 Lac(3,33,174).
Sonbhadra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonbhadra District, there are about 7.30 Lac (7,30,399) workers, making up nearly 39.21% of the Sonbhadra District total population. Out of these, around 4.64 Lac (4,63,611) are male workers, and about 2.67 Lac (2,66,788) are female workers.
Sonbhadra - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Sonbhadra district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,41,964, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 18,62,559 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 37.91% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 21.24%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Sonbhadra District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 2,41,964 to 18,62,559.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 37.91%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 2.42 Lac | - | - | 1.18 Lac | 1.24 Lac |
| 1911 | 2.39 Lac | -2.53 k | -1.046849945 | 1.18 Lac | 1.21 Lac |
| 1921 | 2.39 Lac | -201 | -0.083949029 | 1.20 Lac | 1.20 Lac |
| 1931 | 2.60 Lac | 21.22 k | 8.868034945 | 1.30 Lac | 1.30 Lac |
| 1941 | 2.97 Lac | 36.84 k | 14.1461729 | 1.49 Lac | 1.49 Lac |
| 1951 | 3.36 Lac | 38.78 k | 13.04358064 | 1.71 Lac | 1.65 Lac |
| 1961 | 4.43 Lac | 1.07 Lac | 31.87151295 | 2.33 Lac | 2.10 Lac |
| 1971 | 5.81 Lac | 1.37 Lac | 31.00791111 | 3.08 Lac | 2.73 Lac |
| 1981 | 8.01 Lac | 2.20 Lac | 37.91365035 | 4.27 Lac | 3.74 Lac |
| 1991 | 11.04 Lac | 3.03 Lac | 37.90265475 | 5.93 Lac | 5.11 Lac |
| 2001 | 15.05 Lac | 4.01 Lac | 36.28313455 | 7.92 Lac | 7.13 Lac |
| 2011 | 18.63 Lac | 3.58 Lac | 23.77024452 | 9.71 Lac | 8.91 Lac |
Sonbhadra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.11 Lac (22,11,237) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 22.33 Lac (22,33,315) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 22.52 Lac (22,52,318) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 22.69 Lac (22,69,133) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 22.86 Lac (22,85,948) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 23.03 Lac (23,02,762) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 23.20 Lac (23,19,577) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 23.34 Lac (23,34,148) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 23.47 Lac (23,47,122) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 23.60 Lac (23,60,104) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 23.73 Lac (23,73,078) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 23.86 Lac (23,86,061) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 23.99 Lac (23,99,034) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonbhadra District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 23.99 Lac (23,99,034), with a male population of 12.39 Lac (12,38,940) and a female population of 11.60 Lac (11,60,157). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Sonbhadra District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.15%.