Sonarpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sonarpur Tehsil has a population of 2.20 Lac (2,19,863) with 1.12 Lac (1,12,238) males and 1.08 Lac (1,07,625) females.The sex ratio in Sonarpur is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sonarpur Tehsil is 22.88 k (22,880) which is 10.41% of Sonarpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sonarpur Tehsil is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sonarpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the South Twenty Four Parganas District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Sonarpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sonarpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.39 Lac (2,39,335), indicating a 8.86% increased from Sonarpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.18 Lac.
Sonarpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sonarpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.40 Lac (2,40,483), projecting a 9.38% increased from Sonarpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.19 Lac.
Sonarpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sonarpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.79 Lac (1,79,174), accounting for 81.49% of the Sonarpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 91.53 k (91,528), and the Hindu female population is around 87.65 k (87,646).
Sonarpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sonarpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 34.99 k (34,989), accounting for 15.91% of the Sonarpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.84 k (17,843), and the Muslim female population is around 17.15 k (17,146).
Sonarpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,79,174 | 81.49% |
| Muslim | 34,989 | 15.91% |
| Christian | 3,562 | 1.62% |
| Religion not stated | 1,937 | 0.88% |
| Sikh | 80 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 60 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 34 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 27 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSonarpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Sonarpur Tehsil is 44.15 k (44,150), with 22.53 k (22,532) being males and 21.62 k (21,618) being females, making up 20.08% of the Sonarpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Sonarpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Sonarpur Tehsil is 1.76 Lac (1,75,713), with 89.71 k (89,706) being males and 86.01 k (86,007) being females, making up 79.92% of the Sonarpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Sonarpur Literacy Rate
Sonarpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.66% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sonarpur Tehsil is 85.62 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sonarpur Tehsil is 73.43 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sonarpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.13%, while in the rural regions of Sonarpur Tehsil, it is around 79.28%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sonarpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.66 | 85.62 | 73.43 |
| Urban Area | 81.13 | 86.92 | 75.1 |
| Rural Area | 79.28 | 85.29 | 73.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sonarpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.25 | 85.7 | 72.52 |
| Muslim | 82.1 | 85.54 | 78.48 |
| Christian | 80.71 | 85.61 | 75.63 |
| Religion not stated | 71.56 | 77.97 | 65.67 |
Sonarpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sonarpur Tehsil is 1.17 Lac (1,16,950) with 59.79 k (59,787) males and 57.16 k (57,163) females, which is 53.19% of Sonarpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Sonarpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sonarpur Tehsil is 3.07 k (3,069) with 1.57 k (1,570) males and 1.50 k (1,499) females, which is 1.4% of Sonarpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sonarpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 959 |
| Urban Area | 960 |
| Rural Area | 959 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sonarpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 958 |
| Muslim | 961 |
| Christian | 967 |
| Religion not stated | 1048 |
Sonarpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Sonarpur Tehsil is 139.68 Square KM, with a population density of 1,574 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sonarpur Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Sonarpur Tehsil are 65.The Total Number of households in Sonarpur Tehsil are 51.50 k(51,502).
Sonarpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sonarpur Tehsil, there are about 82.13 k (82,129) workers, making up nearly 37.35% of the Sonarpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 66.25 k (66,247) are male workers, and about 15.88 k (15,882) are female workers.
Sonarpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.39 Lac (2,39,335) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.40 Lac (2,40,483) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,423) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.42 Lac (2,42,212) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,000) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.44 Lac (2,43,789) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.45 Lac (2,44,578) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.45 Lac (2,45,119) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.45 Lac (2,45,486) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.46 Lac (2,45,853) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.46 Lac (2,46,220) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.47 Lac (2,46,586) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.47 Lac (2,46,951) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sonarpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.47 Lac (2,46,951), with a male population of 1.24 Lac (1,24,368) and a female population of 1.23 Lac (1,22,601). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Sonarpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.