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Sonbhadra

District in UTTAR PRADESH

Sonbhadra District of UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 18,62,559 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,71,344 are males while 8,91,215 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
18,62,559
📚 Literacy Rate
52.92%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
918

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Sonbhadra has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.35% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 925 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 918.

Total Children

3,23,092

17.35% of population

Boys

1,67,870

52.0%

Girls

1,55,222

48.0%

Child Sex Ratio

925

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
93.35%
Muslim
5.56%
Christian
0.21%
Sikh
0.09%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Sonbhadra stands at 918 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 74.92% while female literacy is at 52.14%, showing a gender gap of 22.78%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 22.64% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 20.67% of total population in Sonbhadra.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 18,62,559, 7,30,399 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.21% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 54.38% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 45.62% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,97,196

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,33,203

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
11,32,160

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in UTTAR PRADESH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sonbhadra district in UTTAR PRADESH?

Sonbhadra district in UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 18,62,559 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,71,344 males and 8,91,215 females.

What is the literacy rate of Sonbhadra district?

The overall literacy rate of Sonbhadra district is N/A%. Male literacy is 74.92% and female literacy is 52.14%.

What is the sex ratio in Sonbhadra district?

The sex ratio in Sonbhadra district is 918 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Sonbhadra district?

Sonbhadra district has 3,23,092 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,67,870 are boys and 1,55,222 are girls. The child sex ratio is 925 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Sonbhadra district?

Out of the total population of 18,62,559, 7,30,399 people (39.2%) are engaged in work activities in Sonbhadra district.