Sonepur

Sonepur is a Town and Subdivision in Saran 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 information the sub-district code of Sonepur Block (CD) is 01267. Total area of sonepur subdivision is 215 km² including 207.17 km² rural area and 8.27 km² urban area. Sonepur subdivision has a population of 2,70,116 peoples, out of which urban population is 37,776 while rural population is 2,32,340. Sonepur has a sex ratio of approximately 889 females for every 1,000 males. Sonepur subdivision has a population density of 1254 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 43,855 houses in the sub-district, including 6,383 urban houses and 37,472 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 55.23% population of sonepur subdivision is literate, out of which 63.12% males and 46.37% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sonepur Subdivision

Sonepur Subdivision has a total of 91 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 Sonepur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sonepur Subdivision

The population profile of Sonepur 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 Sonepur'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 Sonepur 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.