Sonipat

Sonipat is a district in the Haryana State of India. Total area of Sonipat is 2,122 km² including 2,039.99 km² rural area and 82.01 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Sonipat has a population of 14,50,001 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,53,364 while rural population is 9,96,637. Sonipat has a sex ratio of approximately 855 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 683 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,77,726 houses in the district, including 90,174 urban houses and 1,87,552 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 319 villages in sonipat district.

The Sonipat district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Gohana is the largest tehsil in sonipat district by area while Sonipat is the largest tehsil by population. Kharkhoda is the smallest tehsil in sonipat district by both area and population. There are 4 tehsils in Sonipat district. Here is the list of all Sonipat Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Sonipat District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Ganaur3022,06,889
2Gohana8343,72,034
3Kharkhoda2781,60,895
4Sonipat7087,10,183

Population of Sonipat District

The population of Sonipat 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 Sonipat, 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 14,50,001 9,96,637 4,53,364
Total Male Population 7,81,299 5,38,750 2,42,549
Total Female Population 6,68,702 4,57,887 2,10,815
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,88,262 1,32,007 56,255
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,04,693 73,328 31,365
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 83,569 58,679 24,890
Literate Population 9,98,316 6,65,141 3,33,175
Literate Male Population 5,89,881 4,00,112 1,89,769
Literate Female Population 4,08,435 2,65,029 1,43,406
Illiterate Population 4,51,685 3,31,496 1,20,189
Illiterate Male Population 1,91,418 1,38,638 52,780
Illiterate Female Population 2,60,267 1,92,858 67,409
Households 2,77,726 1,87,552 90,174

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sonipat. 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 2,69,935 1,92,682 77,253
SC Male Population 1,44,516 1,03,444 41,072
SC Female Population 1,25,419 89,238 36,181
Total ST Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Male Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Population Density 683 / km² 489 / km² 5,528 / km²