All Information About Sonapur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sonapur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sonapur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kamrup Metro District of Assam State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sonapur - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2130 |
| District | Kamrup Metro |
| Census Code 2011 | 2130 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 12 |
| Number of Villages | 148 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Gauhati (Code: 207) |
| Assembly Constituency | Gauhati East (Code: 1760) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Gauhati East | Siddhartha Bhattacharya ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sonapur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
143,371
M: 72,735
F: 70,636 |
| Rural |
128,949
M: 65,325
F: 63,624 |
| Urban |
14,422
M: 7,410
F: 7,012 |
Number of Households: 29,840
Population Distribution
Total: 143,371 (Male: 72,735, Female: 70,636)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 18,123 (Male: 9,144, Female: 8,979)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 22,138 (Male: 11,367, Female: 10,771)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 20,625 (Male: 10,195, Female: 10,430)
Literate Population
Total: 96,082 (Male: 52,641, Female: 43,441)
Illiterate Population
Total: 47,289 (Male: 20,094, Female: 27,195)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 59,458 (Male: 41,463, Female: 17,995)
Main Workers
Total: 41,890 (Male: 33,368, Female: 8,522)
Marginal Workers
Total: 17,568 (Male: 8,095, Female: 9,473)
Non-Workers
Total: 83,913 (Male: 31,272, Female: 52,641)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,101 (Male: 12,002, Female: 2,099)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,688 (Male: 3,165, Female: 1,523)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,594 (Male: 847, Female: 747)
- Other Workers: 21,507 (Male: 17,354, Female: 4,153)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,914 (Male: 1,672, Female: 1,242)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,199 (Male: 2,057, Female: 4,142)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,137 (Male: 266, Female: 871)
- Other Workers: 7,318 (Male: 4,100, Female: 3,218)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sonapur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
143,371
M: 72,735
F: 70,636 |
| Rural |
128,949
M: 65,325
F: 63,624 |
| Urban |
14,422
M: 7,410
F: 7,012 |
Number of Households: 29,840
Population Distribution
Total: 143,371 (Male: 72,735, Female: 70,636)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 18,123 (Male: 9,144, Female: 8,979)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 22,138 (Male: 11,367, Female: 10,771)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 20,625 (Male: 10,195, Female: 10,430)
Literate Population
Total: 96,082 (Male: 52,641, Female: 43,441)
Illiterate Population
Total: 47,289 (Male: 20,094, Female: 27,195)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 59,458 (Male: 41,463, Female: 17,995)
Main Workers
Total: 41,890 (Male: 33,368, Female: 8,522)
Marginal Workers
Total: 17,568 (Male: 8,095, Female: 9,473)
Non-Workers
Total: 83,913 (Male: 31,272, Female: 52,641)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,101 (Male: 12,002, Female: 2,099)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,688 (Male: 3,165, Female: 1,523)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,594 (Male: 847, Female: 747)
- Other Workers: 21,507 (Male: 17,354, Female: 4,153)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,914 (Male: 1,672, Female: 1,242)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,199 (Male: 2,057, Female: 4,142)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,137 (Male: 266, Female: 871)
- Other Workers: 7,318 (Male: 4,100, Female: 3,218)
Grampanchayat List of Sonapur Tehsil/Taluka
Sonapur Tehsil comprises 12 Gram Panchayats and 148 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sonapur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonapur
Sonapur is located in the Kamrup Metro District of Assam State, India.
Sonapur Tehsil has 148 villages.
Sonapur has a total of 12 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sonapur is 143,371.
In Sonapur, there are 72,735 males and 70,636 females.
There are 18,123 children in Sonapur, comprising 9,144 males and 8,979 females.
In Sonapur, the literate population is 96,082 (52,641 males and 43,441 females). The illiterate population is 47,289 (20,094 males and 27,195 females).