Anantapur Population in 2025
In 2025, Anantapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.18 Lac (4,17,999), indicating a 7.73% increased from Anantapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.08 Lac.
Anantapur Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Anantapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.19 Lac (4,19,020), projecting a 7.99% increased from Anantapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.08 Lac.
Anantapur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Anantapur Tehsil has a population of 3.88 Lac (3,88,023) with 1.96 Lac (1,95,645) males and 1.92 Lac (1,92,378) females.The sex ratio in Anantapur is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Anantapur Tehsil is 38.85 k (38,845) which is 10.01% of Anantapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Anantapur Tehsil is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Anantapur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Anantapur District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.
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Female Population
Anantapur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Anantapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.11 Lac (3,11,327), accounting for 80.23% of the Anantapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.57 Lac (1,57,123), and the Hindu female population is around 1.54 Lac (1,54,204).
Anantapur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Anantapur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 69.67 k (69,674), accounting for 17.96% of the Anantapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 35.09 k (35,086), and the Muslim female population is around 34.59 k (34,588).
Anantapur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,11,327 | 80.23% |
| Muslim | 69,674 | 17.96% |
| Christian | 4,438 | 1.14% |
| Religion not stated | 1,629 | 0.42% |
| Jain | 536 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 344 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 49 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 26 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAnantapur Urban Population
The Urban population of Anantapur Tehsil is 3.34 Lac (3,34,456), with 1.68 Lac (1,68,426) being males and 1.66 Lac (1,66,030) being females, making up 86.19% of the Anantapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Anantapur Rural Population
The Rural population of Anantapur Tehsil is 53.57 k (53,567), with 27.22 k (27,219) being males and 26.35 k (26,348) being females, making up 13.81% of the Anantapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Anantapur Literacy Rate
Anantapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.19% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Anantapur Tehsil is 84.3 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Anantapur Tehsil is 70.03 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Anantapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79%, while in the rural regions of Anantapur Tehsil, it is around 65.83%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Anantapur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.19 | 84.3 | 70.03 |
| Urban Area | 79 | 85.78 | 72.19 |
| Rural Area | 65.83 | 75.07 | 56.38 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Anantapur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.49 | 84.53 | 70.4 |
| Muslim | 74.88 | 82.58 | 67.13 |
| Christian | 88.7 | 92.4 | 85.3 |
| Religion not stated | 80.57 | 88.58 | 73.93 |
Anantapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Anantapur Tehsil is 35.32 k (35,321) with 17.40 k (17,395) males and 17.93 k (17,926) females, which is 9.1% of Anantapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1031 females for every 1000 males.
Anantapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Anantapur Tehsil is 12.54 k (12,540) with 6.46 k (6,463) males and 6.08 k (6,077) females, which is 3.23% of Anantapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Anantapur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 984 |
| Urban Area | 986 |
| Rural Area | 969 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Anantapur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 982 |
| Muslim | 986 |
| Christian | 1067 |
| Religion not stated | 1152 |
Anantapur Area & Households
The Total Area of Anantapur Tehsil is 277.89 Square KM, with a population density of 1,396 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Anantapur Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Anantapur Tehsil are 16.The Total Number of households in Anantapur Tehsil are 92.91 k(92,905).
Anantapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Anantapur Tehsil, there are about 1.49 Lac (1,48,867) workers, making up nearly 38.37% of the Anantapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.06 Lac (1,05,695) are male workers, and about 43.17 k (43,172) are female workers.
Anantapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.18 Lac (4,17,999) | 7.73% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.19 Lac (4,19,020) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.20 Lac (4,19,744) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.20 Lac (4,20,477) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.21 Lac (4,21,202) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.22 Lac (4,21,927) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.22 Lac (4,22,301) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.22 Lac (4,22,418) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.23 Lac (4,22,542) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.23 Lac (4,22,659) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.23 Lac (4,22,776) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.23 Lac (4,22,901) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Anantapur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.23 Lac (4,22,901), with a male population of 2.12 Lac (2,12,092) and a female population of 2.11 Lac (2,10,793). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Anantapur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.11%.