All Information About Sonamukhi Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sonamukhi Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sonamukhi is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Bankura District of West bengal State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sonamukhi - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2364 |
| District | Bankura |
| Census Code 2011 | 2364 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 10 |
| Number of Villages | 186 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Bishnupur (Code: 230) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sonamukhi (Code: 1944) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sonamukhi | Dibakar Gharami ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sonamukhi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
158,697
M: 81,610
F: 77,087 |
| Rural |
158,697
M: 81,610
F: 77,087 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 35,022
Population Distribution
Total: 158,697 (Male: 81,610, Female: 77,087)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 18,881 (Male: 9,692, Female: 9,189)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 69,646 (Male: 35,481, Female: 34,165)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,560 (Male: 2,806, Female: 2,754)
Literate Population
Total: 92,500 (Male: 54,107, Female: 38,393)
Illiterate Population
Total: 66,197 (Male: 27,503, Female: 38,694)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 72,581 (Male: 49,240, Female: 23,341)
Main Workers
Total: 53,414 (Male: 41,342, Female: 12,072)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,167 (Male: 7,898, Female: 11,269)
Non-Workers
Total: 86,116 (Male: 32,370, Female: 53,746)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 16,367 (Male: 15,581, Female: 786)
- Agricultural Laborers: 26,313 (Male: 17,335, Female: 8,978)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,197 (Male: 627, Female: 570)
- Other Workers: 9,537 (Male: 7,799, Female: 1,738)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,965 (Male: 1,294, Female: 671)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,044 (Male: 4,944, Female: 7,100)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,540 (Male: 252, Female: 1,288)
- Other Workers: 3,618 (Male: 1,408, Female: 2,210)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sonamukhi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
158,697
M: 81,610
F: 77,087 |
| Rural |
158,697
M: 81,610
F: 77,087 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 35,022
Population Distribution
Total: 158,697 (Male: 81,610, Female: 77,087)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 18,881 (Male: 9,692, Female: 9,189)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 69,646 (Male: 35,481, Female: 34,165)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,560 (Male: 2,806, Female: 2,754)
Literate Population
Total: 92,500 (Male: 54,107, Female: 38,393)
Illiterate Population
Total: 66,197 (Male: 27,503, Female: 38,694)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 72,581 (Male: 49,240, Female: 23,341)
Main Workers
Total: 53,414 (Male: 41,342, Female: 12,072)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,167 (Male: 7,898, Female: 11,269)
Non-Workers
Total: 86,116 (Male: 32,370, Female: 53,746)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 16,367 (Male: 15,581, Female: 786)
- Agricultural Laborers: 26,313 (Male: 17,335, Female: 8,978)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,197 (Male: 627, Female: 570)
- Other Workers: 9,537 (Male: 7,799, Female: 1,738)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,965 (Male: 1,294, Female: 671)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,044 (Male: 4,944, Female: 7,100)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,540 (Male: 252, Female: 1,288)
- Other Workers: 3,618 (Male: 1,408, Female: 2,210)
Grampanchayat List of Sonamukhi Tehsil/Taluka
Sonamukhi Tehsil comprises 10 Gram Panchayats and 186 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sonamukhi. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonamukhi
Sonamukhi is located in the Bankura District of West bengal State, India.
Sonamukhi Tehsil has 186 villages.
Sonamukhi has a total of 10 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sonamukhi is 158,697.
In Sonamukhi, there are 81,610 males and 77,087 females.
There are 18,881 children in Sonamukhi, comprising 9,692 males and 9,189 females.
In Sonamukhi, the literate population is 92,500 (54,107 males and 38,393 females). The illiterate population is 66,197 (27,503 males and 38,694 females).