Sonitpur
Sonitpur is a district in the Assam State of India. The total area of Sonitpur district is 5,204 km², which includes 5,146.42 km² of rural area and 57.58 km² of urban area. There are about 1,798 villages in Sonitpur district.
For administrative convenience, Sonitpur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 7 subdivisions in Sonitpur district. Here is the list of all Sonitpur Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Sonitpur District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biswanath | 1,044 | 3,46,624 |
| 2 | Chariduar | 1,000 | 3,43,749 |
| 3 | Dhekiajuli | 1,192 | 4,70,018 |
| 4 | Gohpur | 316 | 1,21,830 |
| 5 | Helem | 436 | 1,44,037 |
| 6 | Na Duar | 670 | 2,15,820 |
| 7 | Tezpur | 547 | 2,82,032 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Dhekiajuli (Pt) is the largest subdivision in sonitpur district by both area and population. Gohpur is the smallest subdivision in sonitpur district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Dhekiajuli (Pt) | Dhekiajuli (Pt) |
| Smallest Tehsil | Gohpur | Gohpur |
Population of Sonitpur District
The population of Sonitpur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Sonitpur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,24,110 | 17,50,265 | 1,73,845 |
| Total Male Population | 9,83,904 | 8,94,985 | 88,919 |
| Total Female Population | 9,40,206 | 8,55,280 | 84,926 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,77,862 | 2,60,964 | 16,898 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,41,353 | 1,32,727 | 8,626 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,36,509 | 1,28,237 | 8,272 |
| Literate Population | 11,08,572 | 9,67,739 | 1,40,833 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,20,525 | 5,46,151 | 74,374 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,88,047 | 4,21,588 | 66,459 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,15,538 | 7,82,526 | 33,012 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,63,379 | 3,48,834 | 14,545 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,52,159 | 4,33,692 | 18,467 |
| Households | 3,92,919 | 3,52,647 | 40,272 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Sonitpur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Sonitpur district is 19,24,110, including 9,83,904 males and 9,40,206 females. In rural areas, it is 17,50,265, including 8,94,985 males and 8,55,280 females. In urban areas, it is 1,73,845, including 88,919 males and 84,926 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Sonitpur district is 2,77,862, including 1,41,353 boys and 1,36,509 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,60,964, including 1,32,727 boys and 1,28,237 girls. In urban areas, it is 16,898, including 8,626 boys and 8,272 girls.
- Literate population in Sonitpur district is around 11,08,572, including 6,20,525 males and 4,88,047 females. In rural areas, it is 9,67,739, including 5,46,151 males and 4,21,588 females. In urban areas, it is 1,40,833, including 74,374 males and 66,459 females.
- Illiterate population in Sonitpur district is about 8,15,538, including 3,63,379 males and 4,52,159 females. In rural areas, it is 7,82,526, including 3,48,834 males and 4,33,692 females. In urban areas, it is 33,012, including 14,545 males and 18,467 females.
- There are about 3,92,919 households in Sonitpur district, including 3,52,647 in rural areas and 40,272 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sonitpur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,09,130 | 94,692 | 14,438 |
| SC Male Population | 55,817 | 48,464 | 7,353 |
| SC Female Population | 53,313 | 46,228 | 7,085 |
| Total ST Population | 2,32,207 | 2,28,345 | 3,862 |
| ST Male Population | 1,17,685 | 1,15,789 | 1,896 |
| ST Female Population | 1,14,522 | 1,12,556 | 1,966 |
| Population Density | 370 / km² | 340 / km² | 3,019 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Sonitpur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sonitpur district is approximately 1,09,130, including 55,817 males and 53,313 females. In rural areas, it is 94,692, including 48,464 males and 46,228 females. In urban areas, it is 14,438, including 7,353 males and 7,085 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sonitpur district is about 2,32,207, including 1,17,685 males and 1,14,522 females. In rural areas, it is 2,28,345, including 1,15,789 males and 1,12,556 females. In urban areas, it is 3,862, including 1,896 males and 1,966 females.
- Overall population density of Sonitpur district is around 370 people per km². Rural areas have about 340 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,019 people per km².