Sonua

Sonua is a Town and Subdivision in Pashchimi Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. 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 Sonua Block (CD) is 02728. The total area of Sonua Subdivision is 202 km². Sonua has a sex ratio of approximately 1012 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Sonua Subdivision

Sonua Subdivision has a total of 106 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 Sonua Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aharbera Golmunda Sonua
2Arjunpur Boikera Sonua
3Asantaliya Asantalia Sonua
4Baibera Boikera Sonua
5Baidmara Asantalia Sonua
6Baijora Asantalia Sonua
7Baika Govindpur Sonua
8Baikera Boikera Sonua
9Balipos Golmunda Sonua
10Bandodih Dewanbir Sonua
11Banjira Golmunda Sonua
12Banskata Boikera Sonua
13Banspatra Bhalurungi Sonua
14Banua Sonapos Sonua
15Baramasal Bhalurungi Sonua
16Barbhag Sonapos Sonua
17Bari Bari Sonua
18Beherabindha Boikera Sonua
19Beljori Baljodi Sonua
20Belpos Baljodi Sonua
21Berasai Dewanbir Sonua
22Bhalurangi Bhalurungi Sonua
23Bhutnasa Porahat Sonua
24Bikrampur Baljodi Sonua
25Bilaiti Tola Lonjo Sonua
26Binka Bhalurungi Sonua
27Brahmardih Sonapos Sonua
28Brindaban Bari Sonua
29Chandipos Baljodi Sonua
30Chhan Kata Baljodi Sonua
31Dalki Govindpur Sonua
32Daw Boikera Sonua
33Dewanbir Dewanbir Sonua
34Dhalapani Golmunda Sonua
35Dhobadih Porahat Sonua
36Ditsahi Bhalurungi Sonua
37Duarbandh Sonapos Sonua
38Edalbera Asantalia Sonua
39Gajpur Bari Sonua
40Gobindpur Govindpur Sonua
41Golasai Asantalia Sonua
42Golmunda Golmunda Sonua
43Harimara Asantalia Sonua
44Jarakel Boikera Sonua
45Jhaliyamara Bari Sonua
46Jhargoan Baljodi Sonua
47Jhingamarcha Porahat Sonua
48Jhumpura Boikera Sonua
49Jorapokhar Sonapos Sonua
50Kachapur Govindpur Sonua
51Kankoa Dewanbir Sonua
52Kapil Govindpur Sonua
53Karlajori Bari Sonua
54Karmaba Lonjo Sonua
55Kasruan Bari Sonua
56Kerabir Lonjo Sonua
57Kharimati Bari Sonua
58Korpos Sonapos Sonua
59Kudaburu Lonjo Sonua
60Kulundu Golmunda Sonua
61Kutipi Gulikera Sonua
62Lakshmipos Bhalurungi Sonua
63Lonjo Lonjo Sonua
64Lota Asantalia Sonua
65Madang Jahir Golmunda Sonua
66Madhupur Sonapos Sonua
67Mahakurpara Bhalurungi Sonua
68Mahisabera Golmunda Sonua
69Mahuldiha Bhalurungi Sonua
70Mailpir Lonjo Sonua
71Masurikudar Sonapos Sonua
72Mujuniya Boikera Sonua
73Mundari Boikera Sonua
74Nachalda Lonjo Sonua
75Nagubera Bhalurungi Sonua
76Naranga Sonapos Sonua
77Naugaon Baljodi Sonua
78Nilaigot Lonjo Sonua
79Pansua Boikera Sonua
80Parsa Bhalurungi Sonua
81Patahatu Lonjo Sonua
82Porahat Porahat Sonua
83Punipada Govindpur Sonua
84Raghui Asantalia Sonua
85Rajgaon Birkel Sonua
86Ramchandrapos Porahat Sonua
87Rengalbera Bhalurungi Sonua
88Rupapos Sonapos Sonua
89Sakora Boikera Sonua
90Sarandiyapos Porahat Sonua
91Saraspos Bhalurungi Sonua
92Sarjamdih Asantalia Sonua
93Sarjamhatu Dewanbir Sonua
94Saskara Bhalurungi Sonua
95Satpuri Bari Sonua
96Simbanda Asantalia Sonua
97Sogoisai Golmunda Sonua
98Sonapos Sonapos Sonua
99Sonuan Sonapos Sonua
100Taira Dewanbir Sonua
101Tenda Asantalia Sonua
102Thengopos Golmunda Sonua
103Tunian Baljodi Sonua
104Udaypur Lonjo Sonua
105Udhuniyan Porahat Sonua
106Uran Chauka Porahat Sonua

Population of Sonua Subdivision

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 77,697 77,697 N/A
Male Population 38,612 38,612 N/A
Female Population 39,085 39,085 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 13,287 13,287 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,671 6,671 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,616 6,616 N/A
Literate Population 38,136 38,136 N/A
Literate Male Population 23,892 23,892 N/A
Literate Female Population 14,244 14,244 N/A
Illiterate Population 39,561 39,561 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 14,720 14,720 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 24,841 24,841 N/A
Total Households 16,408 16,408 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 77,697 people. Includes nearly 38,612 males and 39,085 females. Rural population is about 77,697 people.
  • There are around 13,287 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,671 boys and 6,616 girls.
  • Literate population is about 38,136 people. Non-literate population is around 39,561 people.
  • There are nearly 16,408 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sonua 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 4,498 4,498 N/A
SC Male Population 2,168 2,168 N/A
SC Female Population 2,330 2,330 N/A
Total ST Population 47,561 47,561 N/A
ST Male Population 23,462 23,462 N/A
ST Female Population 24,099 24,099 N/A
Population Density 385 / km² 385 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sonua Subdivision is approximately 4,498 people, including 2,168 males and 2,330 females. Around 4,498 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sonua Subdivision is about 47,561 people, including 23,462 males and 24,099 females. Around 47,561 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 385 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 385 people per sq. km.