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★ District of Uttar Pradesh ★

Sonbhadra

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Area · — km²
Population · 18,62,559
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About the district

Sonbhadra — district of Uttar Pradesh

Sonbhadra is a district in Uttar Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Sonbhadra

Rich mineral resources, coal mining, and location on the Rihand River.

District HQ
Sonbhadra

Must-visit places in Sonbhadra

monument

Rihand Dam

Major multipurpose dam built across the Rihand River for irrigation and power generation.

  • urban
    Robertsganj

    Principal town and commercial center of Sonbhadra district.

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Then & Now

Sonbhadra district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
15,48,217
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
18,25,973
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,70,822
Census 2011 baseline
+17.2%
Households · 2026
3,17,503
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 · 1,460 villages

Sonbhadra 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
8,03,345Census 2011
Female population
7,44,872Census 2011
Sex ratio
927 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,70,822Census 2011
SC population
3,84,816Census 2011
ST population
3,74,916Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
18,25,973+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,17,503RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,40,617Census 2011
Cultivators
1,00,411Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,44,654Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
36,18,753 / 36,85,70498% complete
SBM-G toilets
8,97,697Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Sonbhadra district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
16 of 1,460 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 37
  • Temple· 10
  • PHC· 6
  • College· 4
  • School· 3

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

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All 4 mandals of Sonbhadra

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1460 villages · 621 GPs
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Top villages in Sonbhadra

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sonbhadra

How many mandals and villages are in Sonbhadra district?

Sonbhadra district has 4 mandals and 1,460 revenue villages across 621 gram panchayats in Uttar Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Sonbhadra district?

The district headquarters of Sonbhadra is —.

What is the pincode of Sonbhadra district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Sonbhadra fall under?

Sonbhadra district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Sonbhadra district?

Sonbhadra district had a population of 18,62,559 per the 2011 Census, across 1,460 villages.

When was Sonbhadra district formed?

Sonbhadra district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Sonbhadra district?

Major rivers in Sonbhadra 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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