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★ District of Odisha ★

Sonepur

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Area · — km²
Population · 6,10,183
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Sonepur — district of Odisha

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

District at a glance

About Sonepur

Sonepur Mela, one of Asia's largest cattle fairs held annually on the banks of river Gandak.

District HQ
Sonepur

Must-visit places in Sonepur

historical

Sonepur Mela Ground

Asia's largest cattle fair held annually in November-December on Gandak riverbank.

  • temple
    Hanuman Temple

    Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, a significant pilgrimage site in Sonepur.

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Then & Now

Sonepur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
5,60,242
Census 2011 baseline
+21.0%
Population · 2026
6,77,647
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,39,346
Census 2011 baseline
+16.2%
Households · 2026
1,61,981
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 · 992 villages

Sonepur 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
2,85,634Census 2011
Female population
2,74,608Census 2011
Sex ratio
961 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,39,346Census 2011
SC population
1,43,381Census 2011
ST population
55,256Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
6,77,647+21.0%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,61,981RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,68,217Census 2011
Cultivators
61,339Census 2011
Agri labourers
52,787Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
23,63,679 / 28,49,88983% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Sonepur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

51 places mapped
Coverage
8 of 992 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • PHC· 20
  • Hospital· 11
  • Shop· 5
  • Railway· 4
  • ATM· 3
  • Temple· 2
  • Fast food· 2
  • High school· 1
  • Park· 1
  • Bank· 1
  • Bus stop· 1

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

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All 8 mandals of Sonepur

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992 villages · 109 GPs
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Top villages in Sonepur

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sonepur

How many mandals and villages are in Sonepur district?

Sonepur district has 8 mandals and 992 revenue villages across 109 gram panchayats in Odisha.

Where is the headquarters of Sonepur district?

The district headquarters of Sonepur is —.

What is the pincode of Sonepur district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Sonepur fall under?

Sonepur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Sonepur district?

Sonepur district had a population of 6,10,183 per the 2011 Census, across 992 villages.

When was Sonepur district formed?

Sonepur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Sonepur district?

Major rivers in Sonepur 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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