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★ District of Assam ★

Sonitpur

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Area · — km²
Population · 19,24,110
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About the district

Sonitpur — district of Assam

Sonitpur is a district in Assam. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Sonitpur

Tea gardens, the Brahmaputra river, and rich biodiversity in northeastern Assam.

District HQ
Tezpur

Must-visit places in Sonitpur

hill

Agnigarh Hill

A scenic hilltop in Tezpur offering panoramic views of the Brahmaputra river valley.

  • park
    Nameri National Park

    A wildlife sanctuary known for Indian tigers, elephants, and diverse bird species.

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Then & Now

Sonitpur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,72,655
Census 2011 baseline
+18.1%
Population · 2026
12,66,827
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,16,788
Census 2011 baseline
+17.8%
Households · 2026
2,55,389
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,005 villages

Sonitpur district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,50,735Census 2011
Female population
5,21,920Census 2011
Sex ratio
948 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,16,788Census 2011
SC population
49,491Census 2011
ST population
1,23,962Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
12,66,827+18.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,55,389RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,26,825Census 2011
Cultivators
1,10,764Census 2011
Agri labourers
29,090Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
66.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
20,10,799 / 26,11,79377% complete
SBM-G toilets
78,214Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Sonitpur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

46 places mapped
Coverage
7 of 1,005 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Railway· 8
  • Restaurant· 8
  • Temple· 6
  • Hospital· 5
  • PHC· 4
  • Shop· 4
  • Post office· 3
  • High school· 2
  • Bank· 2
  • Church· 2
  • Bus stop· 1
  • ATM· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Sonitpur district.

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All 5 mandals of Sonitpur

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1005 villages · 95 GPs
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Top villages in Sonitpur

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sonitpur

How many mandals and villages are in Sonitpur district?

Sonitpur district has 5 mandals and 1,005 revenue villages across 95 gram panchayats in Assam.

Where is the headquarters of Sonitpur district?

The district headquarters of Sonitpur is —.

What is the pincode of Sonitpur district?

Sonitpur district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Sonitpur may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Sonitpur fall under?

Sonitpur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Sonitpur district?

Sonitpur district had a population of 19,24,110 per the 2011 Census, across 1,005 villages.

When was Sonitpur district formed?

Sonitpur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Sonitpur district?

Major rivers in Sonitpur district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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