Sonari Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Sonari Population 2026
4,38,929 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,46,232
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 13.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 960
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 22,804
Girls 21,897
Literacy Gap
12.6% Diff Male Literacy 69.0%
Female Literacy 56.4%
SC Population
6,299
1.9% of total
ST Population
7,647
2.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 1,00,192
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 37,214
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 67.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 21.5%
Agricultural Laborers 9.6%
Household Industries 1.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sonari in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Sonari in 2026 is 4,37,483. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Sonari? ▼
The literacy rate of Sonari is 62.85% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sonari? ▼
The sex ratio of Sonari is 953 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Sonari in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Sonari in 2027 is 4,46,232. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Sonari population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Sonari. The Census 2011 population was 3,25,056. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Sonari in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Sonari had a total population of 3,25,056. This comprised 1,66,454 males and 1,58,602 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sivasagar District
#1 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Assam
#18 of 180
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Sonari | Sivasagar Avg | Assam Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 62.85% | 71.55% ↓ 8.7%
| 62.36% ↑ 0.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 953 | 955 ↓ 2 | 961 ↓ 8 |
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