Sonitpur
District in ASSAM
Sonitpur District of ASSAM has a total population of 19,24,110 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,83,904 are males while 9,40,206 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 19,24,110
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 57.61%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 956
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.44% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 966 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 956.
Total Children
2,77,862
14.44% of population
Boys
1,41,353
50.9%
Girls
1,36,509
49.1%
Child Sex Ratio
966
girls per 1000 boys
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Sonitpur stands at 956 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 73.65% while female literacy is at 60.73%, showing a gender gap of 12.92%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.67% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 12.07% of total population in Sonitpur.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 19,24,110, 7,70,606 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.05% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 72.45% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 27.55% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,58,325
- Marginal Workers
- 2,12,281
- Non-Workers
- 11,53,504
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 9,83,904 males (51.1%) and 9,40,206 females (48.9%) out of 19,24,110 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 11,08,572 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 73.65%, Female 60.73%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sonitpur district in ASSAM?
Sonitpur district in ASSAM has a total population of 19,24,110 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,83,904 males and 9,40,206 females.
What is the literacy rate of Sonitpur district?
The overall literacy rate of Sonitpur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 73.65% and female literacy is 60.73%.
What is the sex ratio in Sonitpur district?
The sex ratio in Sonitpur district is 956 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Sonitpur district?
Sonitpur district has 2,77,862 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,41,353 are boys and 1,36,509 are girls. The child sex ratio is 966 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Sonitpur district?
Out of the total population of 19,24,110, 7,70,606 people (40.0%) are engaged in work activities in Sonitpur district.