Sonawari Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Sonawari Population 2026
2,37,941 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,42,299
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 • 14.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 848
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 13,832
Girls 11,728
Literacy Gap
17.7% Diff Male Literacy 48.4%
Female Literacy 30.7%
SC Population
137
0.1% of total
ST Population
3,037
1.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 35,882
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 34,802
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 32.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 25.2%
Agricultural Laborers 19.9%
Household Industries 22.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sonawari in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Sonawari in 2026 is 2,37,548. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Sonawari? ▼
The literacy rate of Sonawari is 39.87% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sonawari? ▼
The sex ratio of Sonawari is 925 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Sonawari in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Sonawari in 2027 is 2,42,299. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Sonawari population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Sonawari. The Census 2011 population was 1,76,502. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Sonawari in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Sonawari had a total population of 1,76,502. This comprised 91,668 males and 84,834 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Bandipore District
#2 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#21 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Sonawari | Bandipore Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 39.87% | 50.48% ↓ 10.6%
| 53.32% ↓ 13.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 925 | 829 ↑ 96 | 893 ↑ 32 |
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