All Information About Sonua Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sonua Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sonua is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sonua - सोनुवा |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2728 |
| District | West Singhbhum |
| Census Code 2011 | 2728 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 11 |
| Number of Villages | 107 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Singhbhum (Code: 272) |
| Assembly Constituency | Manoharpur (Code: 2220) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Manoharpur | Jagat Majhi ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sonua Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
77,697
M: 38,612
F: 39,085 |
| Rural |
77,697
M: 38,612
F: 39,085 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 16,408
Population Distribution
Total: 77,697 (Male: 38,612, Female: 39,085)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 13,287 (Male: 6,671, Female: 6,616)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 4,498 (Male: 2,168, Female: 2,330)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 47,561 (Male: 23,462, Female: 24,099)
Literate Population
Total: 38,136 (Male: 23,892, Female: 14,244)
Illiterate Population
Total: 39,561 (Male: 14,720, Female: 24,841)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 41,276 (Male: 21,452, Female: 19,824)
Main Workers
Total: 21,475 (Male: 14,182, Female: 7,293)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,801 (Male: 7,270, Female: 12,531)
Non-Workers
Total: 36,421 (Male: 17,160, Female: 19,261)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,489 (Male: 7,006, Female: 2,483)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,122 (Male: 3,818, Female: 3,304)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,912 (Male: 1,006, Female: 906)
- Other Workers: 2,952 (Male: 2,352, Female: 600)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,033 (Male: 2,520, Female: 3,513)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,897 (Male: 3,979, Female: 7,918)
- Household Industry Workers: 853 (Male: 302, Female: 551)
- Other Workers: 1,018 (Male: 469, Female: 549)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sonua Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
77,697
M: 38,612
F: 39,085 |
| Rural |
77,697
M: 38,612
F: 39,085 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 16,408
Population Distribution
Total: 77,697 (Male: 38,612, Female: 39,085)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 13,287 (Male: 6,671, Female: 6,616)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 4,498 (Male: 2,168, Female: 2,330)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 47,561 (Male: 23,462, Female: 24,099)
Literate Population
Total: 38,136 (Male: 23,892, Female: 14,244)
Illiterate Population
Total: 39,561 (Male: 14,720, Female: 24,841)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 41,276 (Male: 21,452, Female: 19,824)
Main Workers
Total: 21,475 (Male: 14,182, Female: 7,293)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,801 (Male: 7,270, Female: 12,531)
Non-Workers
Total: 36,421 (Male: 17,160, Female: 19,261)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,489 (Male: 7,006, Female: 2,483)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,122 (Male: 3,818, Female: 3,304)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,912 (Male: 1,006, Female: 906)
- Other Workers: 2,952 (Male: 2,352, Female: 600)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,033 (Male: 2,520, Female: 3,513)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,897 (Male: 3,979, Female: 7,918)
- Household Industry Workers: 853 (Male: 302, Female: 551)
- Other Workers: 1,018 (Male: 469, Female: 549)
Grampanchayat List of Sonua Tehsil/Taluka
Sonua Tehsil comprises 11 Gram Panchayats and 107 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sonua. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonua
Sonua is located in the West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand State, India.
Sonua Tehsil has 107 villages.
Sonua has a total of 11 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sonua is 77,697.
In Sonua, there are 38,612 males and 39,085 females.
There are 13,287 children in Sonua, comprising 6,671 males and 6,616 females.
In Sonua, the literate population is 38,136 (23,892 males and 14,244 females). The illiterate population is 39,561 (14,720 males and 24,841 females).