Sonapur

Sonapur is a Town and Subdivision in Kamrup Metropolitan 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 information the sub-district code of Sonapur Block (CD) is 02130. Total area of sonapur subdivision is 402 km² including 394.32 km² rural area and 7.68 km² urban area. Sonapur subdivision has a population of 1,43,371 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,422 while rural population is 1,28,949. Sonapur has a sex ratio of approximately 971 females for every 1,000 males. Sonapur subdivision has a population density of 356.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 29,840 houses in the sub-district, including 3,041 urban houses and 26,799 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.02% population of sonapur subdivision is literate, out of which 72.37% males and 61.50% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sonapur Subdivision

Sonapur Subdivision has a total of 145 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 Sonapur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sonapur Subdivision

The population profile of Sonapur 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 Sonapur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sonapur Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.