Anantapur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Anantapur District has a population of 40.81 Lac (40,81,148) with 20.64 Lac (20,64,495) males and 20.17 Lac (20,16,653) females.The sex ratio in Anantapur is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Anantapur District is 4.46 Lac (4,45,956) which is 10.93% of Anantapur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Anantapur District is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Anantapur District is listed as part of ANDHRA PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Anantapur Population Census 2011
- Anantapur Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Anantapur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Anantapur District current estimated population is projected to be 43.81 Lac (43,81,337), indicating a 7.36% increased from Anantapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 22.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 21.69 Lac.
Anantapur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Anantapur District estimated population is projected to be 43.96 Lac (43,96,420), projecting a 7.73% increased from Anantapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 21.77 Lac.
Anantapur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Anantapur District, with a total Hindu population of 35.99 Lac (35,99,372), accounting for 88.2% of the Anantapur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 18.23 Lac (18,22,690), and the Hindu female population is around 17.77 Lac (17,76,682).
Anantapur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Anantapur District, with a total Muslim population of 4.43 Lac (4,43,456), accounting for 10.87% of the Anantapur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.23 Lac (2,22,934), and the Muslim female population is around 2.21 Lac (2,20,522).
Anantapur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 35,99,372 | 88.2% |
| Muslim | 4,43,456 | 10.87% |
| Christian | 20,463 | 0.5% |
| Religion not stated | 14,858 | 0.36% |
| Jain | 1,417 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 932 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 341 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 309 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAnantapur Urban Population
The Urban population of Anantapur District is 11.46 Lac (11,45,711), with 5.75 Lac (5,75,338) being males and 5.70 Lac (5,70,373) being females, making up 28.07% of the Anantapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Anantapur Rural Population
The Rural population of Anantapur District is 29.35 Lac (29,35,437), with 14.89 Lac (14,89,157) being males and 14.46 Lac (14,46,280) being females, making up 71.93% of the Anantapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Anantapur Literacy Rate
Anantapur District has a literacy rate of 63.57% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Anantapur District is 73.02 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Anantapur District is 53.97 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Anantapur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.69%, while in the rural regions of Anantapur District, it is around 59.21%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Anantapur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.57 | 73.02 | 53.97 |
| Urban Area | 74.69 | 82.32 | 67.06 |
| Rural Area | 59.21 | 69.41 | 48.77 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Anantapur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62.82 | 72.42 | 53.05 |
| Muslim | 68.77 | 77.22 | 60.26 |
| Christian | 81.7 | 87.12 | 76.67 |
| Religion not stated | 63.93 | 74.28 | 53.99 |
Anantapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Anantapur District is 5.83 Lac (5,83,135) with 2.92 Lac (2,92,379) males and 2.91 Lac (2,90,756) females, which is 14.29% of Anantapur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Anantapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Anantapur District is 1.54 Lac (1,54,127) with 78.57 k (78,573) males and 75.55 k (75,554) females, which is 3.78% of Anantapur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Anantapur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 977 |
| Urban Area | 992 |
| Rural Area | 972 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Anantapur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 975 |
| Muslim | 990 |
| Christian | 1064 |
| Religion not stated | 1021 |
Anantapur Area & Households
The Total Area of Anantapur District is 19,130 Square KM, with a population density of 213 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Anantapur District are 16 and the Total Number of Villages in Anantapur District are 949.The Total Number of households in Anantapur District are 9.68 Lac(9,68,160).
Anantapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Anantapur District, there are about 20.36 Lac (20,36,166) workers, making up nearly 49.89% of the Anantapur District total population. Out of these, around 12.09 Lac (12,08,544) are male workers, and about 8.28 Lac (8,27,622) are female workers.
Anantapur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Anantapur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 10,25,322, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 40,81,148 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 24.84% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 13.63%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Anantapur District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 10,25,322 to 40,81,148.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 24.84%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 10.25 Lac | ----- | ----- | 5.25 Lac | 5.00 Lac |
| 1911 | 10.53 Lac | 28.13 k | 2.743235783 | 5.40 Lac | 5.13 Lac |
| 1921 | 10.40 Lac | -13.28 k | -1.260905844 | 5.35 Lac | 5.05 Lac |
| 1931 | 11.38 Lac | 97.92 k | 9.413401322 | 5.84 Lac | 5.54 Lac |
| 1941 | 12.73 Lac | 1.35 Lac | 11.86189735 | 6.56 Lac | 6.17 Lac |
| 1951 | 14.84 Lac | 2.11 Lac | 16.53565882 | 7.63 Lac | 7.20 Lac |
| 1961 | 17.67 Lac | 2.84 Lac | 19.13418186 | 9.08 Lac | 8.59 Lac |
| 1971 | 21.15 Lac | 3.48 Lac | 19.68113636 | 10.86 Lac | 10.29 Lac |
| 1981 | 25.48 Lac | 4.33 Lac | 20.45509878 | 13.10 Lac | 12.38 Lac |
| 1991 | 31.81 Lac | 6.33 Lac | 24.83704943 | 16.34 Lac | 15.46 Lac |
| 2001 | 36.40 Lac | 4.60 Lac | 14.44938056 | 18.60 Lac | 17.81 Lac |
| 2011 | 40.81 Lac | 4.41 Lac | 12.1047291 | 20.64 Lac | 20.17 Lac |
Anantapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.81 Lac (43,81,337) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 43.96 Lac (43,96,420) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 44.07 Lac (44,07,158) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 44.15 Lac (44,14,782) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 44.22 Lac (44,22,487) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 44.30 Lac (44,30,111) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 44.38 Lac (44,37,735) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 44.42 Lac (44,41,669) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 44.43 Lac (44,42,899) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 44.44 Lac (44,44,210) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 44.45 Lac (44,45,440) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 44.47 Lac (44,46,670) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 44.48 Lac (44,47,981) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Anantapur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 44.48 Lac (44,47,981), with a male population of 22.38 Lac (22,38,048) and a female population of 22.10 Lac (22,09,693). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Anantapur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.36%.