Sonamukhi Religion Population Census 2011
Sonamukhi has 1,58,697 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 1,36,400 people (85.95%), followed by Muslim with 19,236 people (12.12%).
Official Census 2011 records for Sonamukhi subdistrict in Bankura district (West Bengal) list a total enumerated population of 1,58,697. The demographic profile reveals that Hindu represents the majority community with 1,36,400 residents, accounting for 85.95% of the subdistrict. The Muslim community forms the second-largest group with 19,236 individuals (12.12%), representing a lead difference of 73.83 percentage points. Non-majority religious communities collectively comprise 22,297 persons, or 14.05% of Sonamukhi's total population.
Census 2011 Religion Breakdown for Sonamukhi
According to official Census data, the religious composition of Sonamukhi across 7 recorded communities is structured as follows:
- Hindu: 1,36,400 individuals (85.95% share).
- Muslim: 19,236 individuals (12.12% share).
- Other: 2,868 individuals (1.81% share).
- NotStated: 164 individuals (0.10% share).
- Christian: 17 individuals (0.01% share).
- Sikh: 7 individuals (0.00% share).
- Buddhist: 5 individuals (0.00% share).
Detailed Religion Demographics for Sonamukhi
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,36,400 | 85.95% |
| Muslim | 19,236 | 12.12% |
| Other | 2,868 | 1.81% |
| NotStated | 164 | 0.10% |
| Christian | 17 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 7 | 0.00% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0.00% |
Other Subdistricts in Bankura
- Saltora
- Mejhia
- Gangajalghati
- Chhatna
- Indpur
- Bankura - I
- Bankura - II
- Barjora
- Patrasayer
- Indus
- Kotulpur
- Jaypur
- Vishnupur
- Onda
- Taldangra
- Simlapal
- Khatra
- Hirbandh
- Ranibundh
- Raipur
- Sarenga
Key Facts
- Hindu: 1,36,400 (85.95%)
- Muslim: 19,236 (12.12%)
- Other: 2,868 (1.81%)
- NotStated: 164 (0.10%)
- Christian: 17 (0.01%)
- Sikh: 7 (0.00%)