Sonapur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Sonapur Population 2026
81,633 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
82,992
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 • 12.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 952
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,769
Girls 3,589
Literacy Gap
15.7% Diff Male Literacy 76.9%
Female Literacy 61.2%
SC Population
15,685
25.9% of total
ST Population
2,890
4.8% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 18,612
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,965
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 41.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 16.4%
Agricultural Laborers 28.7%
Household Industries 13.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sonapur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Sonapur in 2026 is 81,364. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Sonapur? ▼
The literacy rate of Sonapur is 69.25% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sonapur? ▼
The sex ratio of Sonapur is 956 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 Sonapur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Sonapur in 2027 is 82,992. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Sonapur population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Sonapur. The Census 2011 population was 60,455. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Sonapur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Sonapur had a total population of 60,455. This comprised 30,912 males and 29,543 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Subarnapur District
#5 of 8
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#295 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Sonapur | Subarnapur Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 69.25% | 65.77% ↑ 3.5%
| 60.96% ↑ 8.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 956 | 958 ↓ 2 | 985 ↓ 29 |
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