Sonitpur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Sonitpur district in Assam.
Administrative Details of Sonitpur
Sonitpur comprises 1,876 villages, of which 1,798 are inhabited and 78 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,92,919, spread across 5,204 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,876(1,798 inhabited • 78 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 3,92,919 |
| Total Area | 5,204 km² |
Sonitpur Urban & Rural Population
Sonitpur had 1,73,845 people in urban areas (9.0%) and 17,50,265 people in rural areas (91.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 17,50,265 | 91.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,73,845 | 9.0% |
| Total | 19,24,110 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Sonitpur
The total population comprises 9,83,904 males (51.1%) and 9,40,206 females (48.9%). The sex ratio is 956 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,94,985 | 88,919 | 9,83,904 |
| 👩 Female | 8,55,280 | 84,926 | 9,40,206 |
Literacy Rate in Sonitpur
The literacy rate is 57.61%. Male literacy stands at 63.07% while female literacy is 51.91%, indicating a gender gap of 11.16 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,08,572.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,46,151 | 74,374 | 6,20,525 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,21,588 | 66,459 | 4,88,047 |
| Total Literate | 9,67,739 | 1,40,833 | 11,08,572 |
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About Sonitpur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Sonitpur in Assam has a total population of 19,24,110 with a literacy rate of 57.61% and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Sonitpur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.