All Information About Sonepur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sonepur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sonepur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Saran District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sonepur - सोनपुर |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1267 |
| District | Saran |
| Census Code 2011 | 1267 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 23 |
| Number of Villages | 98 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Saran (Code: 183) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sonepur (Code: 1301) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sonepur | Dr. Ramanuj Prasad ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sonepur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
270,116
M: 142,920
F: 127,196 |
| Rural |
232,340
M: 122,925
F: 109,415 |
| Urban |
37,776
M: 19,995
F: 17,781 |
Number of Households: 43,855
Population Distribution
Total: 270,116 (Male: 142,920, Female: 127,196)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 47,045 (Male: 24,693, Female: 22,352)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 27,558 (Male: 14,480, Female: 13,078)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 217 (Male: 126, Female: 91)
Literate Population
Total: 149,198 (Male: 90,216, Female: 58,982)
Illiterate Population
Total: 120,918 (Male: 52,704, Female: 68,214)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 70,816 (Male: 61,660, Female: 9,156)
Main Workers
Total: 45,529 (Male: 40,904, Female: 4,625)
Marginal Workers
Total: 25,287 (Male: 20,756, Female: 4,531)
Non-Workers
Total: 199,300 (Male: 81,260, Female: 118,040)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,028 (Male: 9,346, Female: 682)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,570 (Male: 13,985, Female: 1,585)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,357 (Male: 1,001, Female: 356)
- Other Workers: 18,574 (Male: 16,572, Female: 2,002)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,522 (Male: 1,966, Female: 556)
- Agricultural Laborers: 16,167 (Male: 13,596, Female: 2,571)
- Household Industry Workers: 818 (Male: 561, Female: 257)
- Other Workers: 5,780 (Male: 4,633, Female: 1,147)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sonepur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
270,116
M: 142,920
F: 127,196 |
| Rural |
232,340
M: 122,925
F: 109,415 |
| Urban |
37,776
M: 19,995
F: 17,781 |
Number of Households: 43,855
Population Distribution
Total: 270,116 (Male: 142,920, Female: 127,196)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 47,045 (Male: 24,693, Female: 22,352)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 27,558 (Male: 14,480, Female: 13,078)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 217 (Male: 126, Female: 91)
Literate Population
Total: 149,198 (Male: 90,216, Female: 58,982)
Illiterate Population
Total: 120,918 (Male: 52,704, Female: 68,214)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 70,816 (Male: 61,660, Female: 9,156)
Main Workers
Total: 45,529 (Male: 40,904, Female: 4,625)
Marginal Workers
Total: 25,287 (Male: 20,756, Female: 4,531)
Non-Workers
Total: 199,300 (Male: 81,260, Female: 118,040)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,028 (Male: 9,346, Female: 682)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,570 (Male: 13,985, Female: 1,585)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,357 (Male: 1,001, Female: 356)
- Other Workers: 18,574 (Male: 16,572, Female: 2,002)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,522 (Male: 1,966, Female: 556)
- Agricultural Laborers: 16,167 (Male: 13,596, Female: 2,571)
- Household Industry Workers: 818 (Male: 561, Female: 257)
- Other Workers: 5,780 (Male: 4,633, Female: 1,147)
Grampanchayat List of Sonepur Tehsil/Taluka
Sonepur Tehsil comprises 23 Gram Panchayats and 98 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sonepur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonepur
Sonepur is located in the Saran District of Bihar State, India.
Sonepur Tehsil has 98 villages.
Sonepur has a total of 23 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sonepur is 270,116.
In Sonepur, there are 142,920 males and 127,196 females.
There are 47,045 children in Sonepur, comprising 24,693 males and 22,352 females.
In Sonepur, the literate population is 149,198 (90,216 males and 58,982 females). The illiterate population is 120,918 (52,704 males and 68,214 females).