Sonamukhi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sonamukhi Tehsil has a population of 1.59 Lac (1,58,697) with 81.61 k (81,610) males and 77.09 k (77,087) females.The sex ratio in Sonamukhi is 945, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonamukhi Tehsil is 18.88 k (18,881) which is 11.9% of Sonamukhi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonamukhi Tehsil is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sonamukhi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bankura District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

Sonamukhi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sonamukhi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.73 Lac (1,72,752), indicating a 8.86% increased from Sonamukhi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 88.29 k, and the estimated female population is 84.46 k.

Sonamukhi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sonamukhi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.74 Lac (1,73,581), projecting a 9.38% increased from Sonamukhi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 88.67 k, and the estimated female population is 84.91 k.

Sonamukhi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonamukhi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.36 Lac (1,36,400), accounting for 85.95% of the Sonamukhi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 70.00 k (70,004), and the Hindu female population is around 66.40 k (66,396).

Sonamukhi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sonamukhi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 19.24 k (19,236), accounting for 12.12% of the Sonamukhi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.05 k (10,051), and the Muslim female population is around 9.19 k (9,185).

Sonamukhi Religion Wise Population

Sonamukhi Urban Population

The Urban population of Sonamukhi Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Sonamukhi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Sonamukhi Rural Population

The Rural population of Sonamukhi Tehsil is 1.59 Lac (1,58,697), with 81.61 k (81,610) being males and 77.09 k (77,087) being females, making up 100% of the Sonamukhi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Sonamukhi Literacy Rate

Sonamukhi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.16% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonamukhi Tehsil is 75.23 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonamukhi Tehsil is 56.55 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sonamukhi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sonamukhi Tehsil, it is around 66.16%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonamukhi

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	66.16	75.23	56.55
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	66.16	75.23	56.55

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonamukhi

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	65.2	74.66	55.22
Muslim	74.85	80.49	68.7
Other religions and persuasions	53.73	66.91	40.23
Religion not stated	67.69	77.94	56.45

Sonamukhi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonamukhi Tehsil is 69.65 k (69,646) with 35.48 k (35,481) males and 34.17 k (34,165) females, which is 43.89% of Sonamukhi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Sonamukhi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonamukhi Tehsil is 5.56 k (5,560) with 2.81 k (2,806) males and 2.75 k (2,754) females, which is 3.5% of Sonamukhi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonamukhi

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	945
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	945

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonamukhi

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	949
Muslim	914
Other religions and persuasions	972
Religion not stated	953

Sonamukhi Area & Households

The Total Area of Sonamukhi Tehsil is 375.3 Square KM, with a population density of 423 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sonamukhi Tehsil are 186.The Total Number of households in Sonamukhi Tehsil are 35.02 k(35,022).

Sonamukhi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sonamukhi Tehsil, there are about 72.58 k (72,581) workers, making up nearly 45.74% of the Sonamukhi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.24 k (49,240) are male workers, and about 23.34 k (23,341) are female workers.

Sonamukhi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Sonamukhi Census Frequently Asked Questions