Sonkair Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonkair Village has a population of 554 (554) with 291 (291) males and 263 (263) females.The sex ratio in Sonkair is 904, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonkair Village is 58 (58) which is 10.47% of Sonkair Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonkair Village is 1231 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Sonkair village is listed as part of the Balurghat Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Dakshin Dinajpur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Sonkair Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonkair Village current estimated population is projected to be 604 (604), indicating a 8.86% increased from Sonkair's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 315 , and the estimated female population is 289 .
Sonkair Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonkair Village estimated population is projected to be 606 (606), projecting a 9.38% increased from Sonkair's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 317 , and the estimated female population is 290 .
Sonkair Literacy Rate
Sonkair Village has a literacy rate of 68.55% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonkair Village is 75.85 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonkair Village is 60.17 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonkair
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.55 | 75.85 | 60.17 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 68.55 | 75.85 | 60.17 |
Sonkair Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonkair Village is 32 (32) with 18 (18) males and 14 (14) females, which is 5.78% of Sonkair Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 778 females for every 1000 males.
Sonkair Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonkair Village is 195 (195) with 98 (98) males and 97 (97) females, which is 35.2% of Sonkair Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonkair
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 904 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 904 |
Sonkair Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Sonkair Village are 144 (144).
Sonkair Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonkair Village, there are about 254 (254) workers, making up nearly 45.85% of the Sonkair Village total population. Out of these, around 186 (186) are male workers, and about 68 (68) are female workers.
Sonkair - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 604 (604) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 606 (606) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 609 (609) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 611 (611) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 613 (613) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 615 (615) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 617 (617) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 618 (618) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 619 (619) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 620 (620) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 621 (621) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 622 (622) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 623 (623) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonkair Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 623 (623), with a male population of 323 (323) and a female population of 300 (300). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Sonkair Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Sonkair Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulinda | 0 |
| 2 | Dhaltara | 497 |
| 3 | Chak Bijoyshri | 205 |
| 4 | Bijoyshri | 983 |
| 5 | Satihar | 246 |
| 6 | Kamalpukur | 116 |
| 7 | Ristara | 524 |
| 8 | Sirahi | 753 |
| 9 | Kesabpur | 178 |
| 10 | Gutin | 475 |