Sonhaula

Sonhaula is a Town and Subdivision in Bhagalpur District of Bihar. 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 Sonhaula Block (CD) is 01344. The total area of Sonhaula Subdivision is 168 km². Sonhaula has a sex ratio of approximately 899 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Sonhaula Subdivision

Sonhaula Subdivision has a total of 170 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 Sonhaula Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sonhaula Subdivision

The population profile of Sonhaula 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 Sonhaula 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 1,92,397 people. Includes nearly 1,01,262 males and 91,135 females. Rural population is about 1,92,397 people.
• There are around 37,792 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 19,442 boys and 18,350 girls.
• Literate population is about 84,884 people. Non-literate population is around 1,07,513 people.
• There are nearly 35,972 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sonhaula 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 Sonhaula Subdivision is approximately 23,753 people, including 12,504 males and 11,249 females. Around 23,753 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sonhaula Subdivision is about 3,728 people, including 1,866 males and 1,862 females. Around 3,728 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,142 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,142 people per sq. km.