All Information About Sonkatch Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sonkatch Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sonkatch is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dewas District of Madhya pradesh State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sonkatch - सोनकच्छ |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3525 |
| District | Dewas |
| Census Code 2011 | 3525 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 66 |
| Number of Villages | 132 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dewas (Code: 311) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sonkatch (Code: 2513) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sonkatch | Dr. Rajesh Sonkar ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sonkatch Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
172,308
M: 88,320
F: 83,988 |
| Rural |
133,945
M: 68,536
F: 65,409 |
| Urban |
38,363
M: 19,784
F: 18,579 |
Number of Households: 32,720
Population Distribution
Total: 172,308 (Male: 88,320, Female: 83,988)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 24,730 (Male: 12,831, Female: 11,899)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 47,017 (Male: 23,904, Female: 23,113)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,289 (Male: 1,180, Female: 1,109)
Literate Population
Total: 103,341 (Male: 62,867, Female: 40,474)
Illiterate Population
Total: 68,967 (Male: 25,453, Female: 43,514)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 82,405 (Male: 48,913, Female: 33,492)
Main Workers
Total: 62,525 (Male: 42,984, Female: 19,541)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,880 (Male: 5,929, Female: 13,951)
Non-Workers
Total: 89,903 (Male: 39,407, Female: 50,496)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 27,393 (Male: 19,367, Female: 8,026)
- Agricultural Laborers: 22,950 (Male: 13,216, Female: 9,734)
- Household Industry Workers: 841 (Male: 666, Female: 175)
- Other Workers: 11,341 (Male: 9,735, Female: 1,606)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,347 (Male: 1,309, Female: 5,038)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,841 (Male: 3,580, Female: 8,261)
- Household Industry Workers: 278 (Male: 138, Female: 140)
- Other Workers: 1,414 (Male: 902, Female: 512)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sonkatch Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
172,308
M: 88,320
F: 83,988 |
| Rural |
133,945
M: 68,536
F: 65,409 |
| Urban |
38,363
M: 19,784
F: 18,579 |
Number of Households: 32,720
Population Distribution
Total: 172,308 (Male: 88,320, Female: 83,988)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 24,730 (Male: 12,831, Female: 11,899)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 47,017 (Male: 23,904, Female: 23,113)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,289 (Male: 1,180, Female: 1,109)
Literate Population
Total: 103,341 (Male: 62,867, Female: 40,474)
Illiterate Population
Total: 68,967 (Male: 25,453, Female: 43,514)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 82,405 (Male: 48,913, Female: 33,492)
Main Workers
Total: 62,525 (Male: 42,984, Female: 19,541)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,880 (Male: 5,929, Female: 13,951)
Non-Workers
Total: 89,903 (Male: 39,407, Female: 50,496)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 27,393 (Male: 19,367, Female: 8,026)
- Agricultural Laborers: 22,950 (Male: 13,216, Female: 9,734)
- Household Industry Workers: 841 (Male: 666, Female: 175)
- Other Workers: 11,341 (Male: 9,735, Female: 1,606)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,347 (Male: 1,309, Female: 5,038)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,841 (Male: 3,580, Female: 8,261)
- Household Industry Workers: 278 (Male: 138, Female: 140)
- Other Workers: 1,414 (Male: 902, Female: 512)
Grampanchayat List of Sonkatch Tehsil/Taluka
Sonkatch Tehsil comprises 66 Gram Panchayats and 132 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sonkatch. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonkatch
Sonkatch is located in the Dewas District of Madhya pradesh State, India.
Sonkatch Tehsil has 132 villages.
Sonkatch has a total of 66 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sonkatch is 172,308.
In Sonkatch, there are 88,320 males and 83,988 females.
There are 24,730 children in Sonkatch, comprising 12,831 males and 11,899 females.
In Sonkatch, the literate population is 103,341 (62,867 males and 40,474 females). The illiterate population is 68,967 (25,453 males and 43,514 females).