All Information About Sonai Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sonai Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sonai is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Cachar District of Assam State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sonai - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2099 |
| District | Cachar |
| Census Code 2011 | 2099 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 40 |
| Number of Villages | 232 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Silchar (Code: 215) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dholai (Code: 1832) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dholai | Parimal Sukla Baidya ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sonai Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
324,315
M: 164,471
F: 159,844 |
| Rural |
324,315
M: 164,471
F: 159,844 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 71,698
Population Distribution
Total: 324,315 (Male: 164,471, Female: 159,844)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 52,583 (Male: 26,770, Female: 25,813)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 51,476 (Male: 26,497, Female: 24,979)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,063 (Male: 2,407, Female: 2,656)
Literate Population
Total: 218,370 (Male: 118,263, Female: 100,107)
Illiterate Population
Total: 105,945 (Male: 46,208, Female: 59,737)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 103,818 (Male: 85,000, Female: 18,818)
Main Workers
Total: 80,092 (Male: 70,793, Female: 9,299)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,726 (Male: 14,207, Female: 9,519)
Non-Workers
Total: 220,497 (Male: 79,471, Female: 141,026)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 30,972 (Male: 28,869, Female: 2,103)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,571 (Male: 9,328, Female: 1,243)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,180 (Male: 1,434, Female: 746)
- Other Workers: 36,369 (Male: 31,162, Female: 5,207)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,220 (Male: 2,901, Female: 1,319)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,008 (Male: 4,448, Female: 2,560)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,511 (Male: 450, Female: 1,061)
- Other Workers: 10,987 (Male: 6,408, Female: 4,579)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sonai Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
324,315
M: 164,471
F: 159,844 |
| Rural |
324,315
M: 164,471
F: 159,844 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 71,698
Population Distribution
Total: 324,315 (Male: 164,471, Female: 159,844)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 52,583 (Male: 26,770, Female: 25,813)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 51,476 (Male: 26,497, Female: 24,979)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,063 (Male: 2,407, Female: 2,656)
Literate Population
Total: 218,370 (Male: 118,263, Female: 100,107)
Illiterate Population
Total: 105,945 (Male: 46,208, Female: 59,737)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 103,818 (Male: 85,000, Female: 18,818)
Main Workers
Total: 80,092 (Male: 70,793, Female: 9,299)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,726 (Male: 14,207, Female: 9,519)
Non-Workers
Total: 220,497 (Male: 79,471, Female: 141,026)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 30,972 (Male: 28,869, Female: 2,103)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,571 (Male: 9,328, Female: 1,243)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,180 (Male: 1,434, Female: 746)
- Other Workers: 36,369 (Male: 31,162, Female: 5,207)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,220 (Male: 2,901, Female: 1,319)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,008 (Male: 4,448, Female: 2,560)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,511 (Male: 450, Female: 1,061)
- Other Workers: 10,987 (Male: 6,408, Female: 4,579)
Grampanchayat List of Sonai Tehsil/Taluka
Sonai Tehsil comprises 40 Gram Panchayats and 232 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sonai. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonai
Sonai is located in the Cachar District of Assam State, India.
Sonai Tehsil has 232 villages.
Sonai has a total of 40 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sonai is 324,315.
In Sonai, there are 164,471 males and 159,844 females.
There are 52,583 children in Sonai, comprising 26,770 males and 25,813 females.
In Sonai, the literate population is 218,370 (118,263 males and 100,107 females). The illiterate population is 105,945 (46,208 males and 59,737 females).