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.

40.81 Lac

Toatl Population

20.64 Lac

Male Population

20.17 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu35,99,37288.2%
Muslim4,43,45610.87%
Christian20,4630.5%
Religion not stated14,8580.36%
Jain1,4170.03%
Sikh9320.02%
Buddhist3410.01%
Other religions and persuasions3090.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Anantapur 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

Historical Population of Anantapur by Census Year 1901-2011

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 0.14%.

Anantapur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Anantapur is 40.81 Lac (40,81,148).

The estimated population of Anantapur in 2024 is approximately 43.81 Lac (43,81,337).

Hindu constitute 88.2% of Anantapur population, amounting to approximately 35.99 Lac (35,99,372) people.

Muslim constitute 10.87% of Anantapur population, totaling around 4.43 Lac (4,43,456) people.

Hindu: 88.2%, Muslim: 10.87%, Christian: 0.5%, Religion not stated: 0.36%, Jain: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Anantapur is 5.83 Lac (14.29%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.54 Lac (3.78%).

In Anantapur, 11.46 Lac (28.07%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 29.35 Lac (71.93%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Anantapur is 63.57%, with male literacy at 73.02% and female literacy at 53.97%.

The sex ratio in Anantapur is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Anantapur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.14% up to 2036.