Sonitpur District - Population 2011-2025
Sonitpur District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Sonitpur District Census 2021 & 2025
- State: Assam
- District HQ: Tezpur
- Area: 5,204 km²
- Population (2011): 1,924,110
- Population (2025 Est.): 2,219,653 – 2,250,000
- Density (2011): 370/km²
- Sex Ratio: 956 f/1000 m
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6 yrs): 966
- Literacy Rate (2011): 67.34% (M: 73.65%, F: 60.73%)
- Urban Population: 173,845 (9.04%)
- Rural Population: 1,750,265 (90.96%)
Population Projections (2011–2025)
| Year | Population |
|---|
| 2011 | 1,924,110 |
| 2021 | 2,170,000 |
| 2025 | 2,219,653 – 2,250,000 |
Historic Population Growth
| Year |
Population |
Growth Rate (%) |
| 2001 | 1,665,125 | 18.11 |
| 2011 | 1,924,110 | 15.55 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
2011 % |
2025 Estimated Population |
2025 % |
| Hindu | 1,422,824 | 73.95 | 1,641,370 | 73.95 |
| Muslim | 350,536 | 18.22 | 404,378 | 18.22 |
| Christian | 138,166 | 7.18 | 159,388 | 7.18 |
| Sikh | 1,363 | 0.07 | 1,572 | 0.07 |
| Buddhist | 5,088 | 0.26 | 5,870 | 0.26 |
| Jain | 1,003 | 0.05 | 1,157 | 0.05 |
| Others | 221 | 0.01 | 255 | 0.01 |
| Not Stated | 4,909 | 0.26 | 5,663 | 0.26 |
City/Town List & Urban Data (2011)
- City/Town List: Tezpur, Dhekiajuli, Rangapara, Jamugurihat, Biswanath Chariali, Balipara
| City/Town |
Urban Population |
Sex Ratio (Urban) |
Literacy % (Urban) |
| Tezpur Urban Agglomeration | 102,505 | 960 | 89.73 |
| Other Towns (Combined) | — | — | — |
Subdivision/Circles/Taluk List (2011)
- Subdivisions: Tezpur, Dhekiajuli, Biswanath, Gohpur, Naduar, Rangapara, Balipara.
- Tehsils (Circles): 7 (Full breakdown as per census/taluk pages)
| Circle/Taluk |
No. of Villages |
No. of Towns |
| Tezpur | — | Tezpur |
| Dhekiajuli | — | Dhekiajuli |
| Biswanath | — | Biswanath Chariali |
| Gohpur | — | Gohpur |
| Naduar | — | — |
| Rangapara | — | Rangapara |
| Balipara | — | Balipara |
Population by SC/ST (2011)
| Caste/Tribe |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% of Pop |
| Scheduled Caste | 109,130 | 55,817 | 53,313 | 5.7 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 232,207 | 117,685 | 114,522 | 12.1 |
Literacy Rate by Gender (2011)
| Location |
Total (%) |
Male (%) |
Female (%) |
| Sonitpur District | 67.34 | 73.65 | 60.73 |
| Urban | 89.73 | 92.63 | 86.7 |
| Rural | 64.98 | 71.65 | 57.99 |
Sex Ratio Stats (2011)
| Location | Ratio (Females/1000 Males) |
|---|
| Sonitpur District | 956 |
| Urban | 955 |
| Rural | 956 |
| Child (0-6 yrs) | 966 |
| Child Urban | 959 |
| Child Rural | 966 |
Households and Houseless (2011)
- Total households: 392,919
- Families living without roof: 272 (total houseless 1,164)
Workforce & Economic Activity (2011)
- Main Workers: 558,325 (72.5% of workforce)
- Marginal Workers: 212,281 (27.5% of workforce)
- Cultivators: 196,296
- Agricultural Labourers: 51,007
- Household Industries: 13,809
- Other Workers: 297,213
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 558,325 | 441,093 | 117,232 |
| Cultivators | 196,296 | 168,732 | 27,564 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 51,007 | 36,448 | 14,559 |
| Household Industries | 13,809 | 9,545 | 4,264 |
| Other Workers | 297,213 | 226,368 | 70,845 |
| Marginal Workers | 212,281 | 96,102 | 116,179 |
| Non Working | 1,153,504 | 446,709 | 706,795 |
Child Population Data (2011)
|
2011 |
| Total Child (0-6 Age) | 277,862 |
| Boys (0-6) | 141,353 |
| Girls (0-6) | 136,509 |
| % of Pop | 14.44% |
Urban/Rural Population Breakdown (2011)
| Description |
Rural |
Urban |
| Population % | 90.96 | 9.04 |
| Total Pop | 1,750,265 | 173,845 |
| Male Pop | 894,985 | 88,919 |
| Female Pop | 855,280 | 84,926 |
| Sex Ratio | 956 | 955 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 966 | 959 |
| Child Pop (0-6) | 260,964 | 16,898 |
| Literates | 967,739 | 140,833 |
| Literate M | 546,151 | 74,374 |
| Literate F | 421,588 | 66,459 |
| Avg Literacy % | 64.98 | 89.73 |
| Male Literacy | 71.65 | 92.63 |
| Female Literacy | 57.99 | 86.7 |
Languages (2011)
- Assamese: 37.01%
- Bengali: 19.36%
- Sadri: 12.52%
- Boro: 8.93%
- Nepali: 6.63%
- Hindi: 3.79%
- Odia: 2.54%
- Mundari: 1.98%
- Others: 7.33%
Sonitpur District Sub-Districts (Blocks/CD Blocks/Taluks)
| Subdivision (Block / Taluk) |
Area (km²) |
Population (2011) |
| Biswanath | 1,044 | 346,624 |
| Chariduar | 1,000 | 343,749 |
| Dhekiajuli (Pt) | 1,192 | 470,018 |
| Gohpur | 316 | 121,830 |
| Helem | 436 | 144,037 |
| Na Duar | 670 | 215,820 |
| Tezpur | 547 | 282,032 |
- Largest Sub-district: Dhekiajuli (Pt)
- Smallest Sub-district: Gohpur
Sonitpur District: Complete City / Town List
| City / Town |
Population (2011) |
Status |
| Tezpur | 75,540 | Municipal Board |
| Biswanath Chariali | 19,145 | Town Area Committee |
| Dhekiajuli | 21,579 | Municipal Board |
| Gohpur | 12,223 | Town Area Committee |
| Majgaon | 8,154 | Census Town |
| Barika Chuburi | 7,911 | Census Town |
| Gutlong Gaon | 10,900 | Census Town |
| Rangapara | 18,393 | Town Area Committee |
| Jamugurihat | — | Town |
| Kumar Gaon | — | Town |
- Urban agglomeration mainly at Tezpur; other towns have their own governance.
- In addition, Sonitpur has 1,798 villages (full village list available via census handbooks).
Nearby Districts & Population (2011)
| District | Population |
|---|
| Nagaon | 2,823,768 |
| Dhubri | 1,949,258 |
| Lakhimpur | 1,042,137 |
| Morigaon | 957,423 |
| Dhemaji | 686,133 |
| Barpeta | 1,693,622 |
| Tinsukia | 1,327,929 |
| Dibrugarh | 1,326,335 |
| Goalpara | 1,008,183 |
| Sivasagar | 1,151,050 |
Socio-Economic & Cultural Facts
- Agriculture is the district's main occupation (cultivation, tea gardens).
- Important sites: Nameri National Park, Orang National Park, Burachapori & Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuaries.
- Tezpur is heritage city: historic temples, educational institutions, and cultural festivals.
- Diverse economic base: agriculture, tea, crafts, trade, fishing.
- Many educational colleges and schools including Tezpur University.
- Major languages: Assamese, Bengali, Sadri, Boro, Nepali.