Sonai

Sonai is a Town and Subdivision in Cachar District of Assam. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Sonai Block (CD) is 02099. The total area of Sonai Subdivision is 855 km². Sonai has a sex ratio of approximately 971 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Sonai Subdivision

Sonai Subdivision has a total of 217 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Sonai Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sonai Subdivision

The population profile of Sonai Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Sonai Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 3,24,315 people. Includes nearly 1,64,471 males and 1,59,844 females. Rural population is about 3,24,315 people.
• There are around 52,583 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 26,770 boys and 25,813 girls.
• Literate population is about 2,18,370 people. Non-literate population is around 1,05,945 people.
• There are nearly 71,698 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sonai Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sonai Subdivision is approximately 51,476 people, including 26,497 males and 24,979 females. Around 51,476 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sonai Subdivision is about 5,063 people, including 2,407 males and 2,656 females. Around 5,063 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 379 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 379 people per sq. km.