Sonbhadra
Sonbhadra is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Sonbhadra district is 6,905 km², which includes 6,779.57 km² of rural area and 125.43 km² of urban area. There are about 1,391 villages in Sonbhadra district.
For administrative convenience, Sonbhadra 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 3 tehsils in Sonbhadra district. Here is the list of all Sonbhadra Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Sonbhadra District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dudhi | 2,690 | 6,70,183 |
| 2 | Ghorawal | 859 | 2,90,546 |
| 3 | Robertsganj | 3,356 | 9,01,830 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Robertsganj is the largest tehsil in sonbhadra district by both area and population. Ghorawal is the smallest tehsil in sonbhadra district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Robertsganj | Robertsganj |
| Smallest Tehsil | Ghorawal | Ghorawal |
Population of Sonbhadra District
The population of Sonbhadra 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 Sonbhadra, 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 | 18,62,559 | 15,48,217 | 3,14,342 |
| Total Male Population | 9,71,344 | 8,03,345 | 1,67,999 |
| Total Female Population | 8,91,215 | 7,44,872 | 1,46,343 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,23,092 | 2,84,923 | 38,169 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,67,870 | 1,47,436 | 20,434 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,55,222 | 1,37,487 | 17,735 |
| Literate Population | 9,85,708 | 7,52,876 | 2,32,832 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,01,988 | 4,68,097 | 1,33,891 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,83,720 | 2,84,779 | 98,941 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,76,851 | 7,95,341 | 81,510 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,69,356 | 3,35,248 | 34,108 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,07,495 | 4,60,093 | 47,402 |
| Households | 3,33,174 | 2,70,822 | 62,352 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Sonbhadra district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Sonbhadra district is 18,62,559, including 9,71,344 males and 8,91,215 females. In rural areas, it is 15,48,217, including 8,03,345 males and 7,44,872 females. In urban areas, it is 3,14,342, including 1,67,999 males and 1,46,343 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Sonbhadra district is 3,23,092, including 1,67,870 boys and 1,55,222 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,84,923, including 1,47,436 boys and 1,37,487 girls. In urban areas, it is 38,169, including 20,434 boys and 17,735 girls.
- Literate population in Sonbhadra district is around 9,85,708, including 6,01,988 males and 3,83,720 females. In rural areas, it is 7,52,876, including 4,68,097 males and 2,84,779 females. In urban areas, it is 2,32,832, including 1,33,891 males and 98,941 females.
- Illiterate population in Sonbhadra district is about 8,76,851, including 3,69,356 males and 5,07,495 females. In rural areas, it is 7,95,341, including 3,35,248 males and 4,60,093 females. In urban areas, it is 81,510, including 34,108 males and 47,402 females.
- There are about 3,33,174 households in Sonbhadra district, including 2,70,822 in rural areas and 62,352 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sonbhadra. 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 | 4,21,661 | 3,84,816 | 36,845 |
| SC Male Population | 2,18,996 | 1,99,415 | 19,581 |
| SC Female Population | 2,02,665 | 1,85,401 | 17,264 |
| Total ST Population | 3,85,018 | 3,74,916 | 10,102 |
| ST Male Population | 1,97,825 | 1,92,524 | 5,301 |
| ST Female Population | 1,87,193 | 1,82,392 | 4,801 |
| Population Density | 270 / km² | 228 / km² | 2,506 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Sonbhadra district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sonbhadra district is approximately 4,21,661, including 2,18,996 males and 2,02,665 females. In rural areas, it is 3,84,816, including 1,99,415 males and 1,85,401 females. In urban areas, it is 36,845, including 19,581 males and 17,264 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sonbhadra district is about 3,85,018, including 1,97,825 males and 1,87,193 females. In rural areas, it is 3,74,916, including 1,92,524 males and 1,82,392 females. In urban areas, it is 10,102, including 5,301 males and 4,801 females.
- Overall population density of Sonbhadra district is around 270 people per km². Rural areas have about 228 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,506 people per km².