Sonbhadra Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Sonbhadra district in Uttar Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Sonbhadra
Sonbhadra comprises 1,429 villages, of which 1,391 are inhabited and 38 are uninhabited. There are 18 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,33,174, spread across 6,905 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,429(1,391 inhabited • 38 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 18 |
| Households | 3,33,174 |
| Total Area | 6,905 km² |
Sonbhadra Urban & Rural Population
Sonbhadra had 3,14,342 people in urban areas (16.9%) and 15,48,217 people in rural areas (83.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,48,217 | 83.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,14,342 | 16.9% |
| Total | 18,62,559 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Sonbhadra
The total population comprises 9,71,344 males (52.2%) and 8,91,215 females (47.8%). The sex ratio is 918 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,03,345 | 1,67,999 | 9,71,344 |
| 👩 Female | 7,44,872 | 1,46,343 | 8,91,215 |
Literacy Rate in Sonbhadra
The literacy rate is 52.92%. Male literacy stands at 61.97% while female literacy is 43.06%, indicating a gender gap of 18.91 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,85,708.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,68,097 | 1,33,891 | 6,01,988 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,84,779 | 98,941 | 3,83,720 |
| Total Literate | 7,52,876 | 2,32,832 | 9,85,708 |
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About Sonbhadra Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh has a total population of 18,62,559 with a literacy rate of 52.92% and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Sonbhadra district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.