Anantnag Population in 2025
In 2025, Anantnag Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.10 Lac (4,09,546), indicating a 12.28% increased from Anantnag's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.01 Lac.
Anantnag Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Anantnag Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.12 Lac (4,12,354), projecting a 13.05% increased from Anantnag's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.03 Lac.
Anantnag Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Anantnag Tehsil has a population of 3.65 Lac (3,64,763) with 1.88 Lac (1,87,703) males and 1.77 Lac (1,77,060) females.The sex ratio in Anantnag is 944, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Anantnag Tehsil is 60.97 k (60,971) which is 16.72% of Anantnag Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Anantnag Tehsil is 838 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Anantnag Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Anantnag District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
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Anantnag Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Anantnag Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.56 Lac (3,55,981), accounting for 97.59% of the Anantnag Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.81 Lac (1,81,204), and the Muslim female population is around 1.75 Lac (1,74,777).
Anantnag Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Anantnag Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.66 k (4,659), accounting for 1.28% of the Anantnag Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.23 k (4,229), and the Hindu female population is around 430 (430).
Anantnag Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 3,55,981 | 97.59% |
| Hindu | 4,659 | 1.28% |
| Sikh | 3,295 | 0.9% |
| Christian | 570 | 0.16% |
| Religion not stated | 239 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 15 | 0% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAnantnag Urban Population
The Urban population of Anantnag Tehsil is 1.85 Lac (1,85,233), with 95.87 k (95,871) being males and 89.36 k (89,362) being females, making up 50.78% of the Anantnag total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Anantnag Rural Population
The Rural population of Anantnag Tehsil is 1.80 Lac (1,79,530), with 91.83 k (91,832) being males and 87.70 k (87,698) being females, making up 49.22% of the Anantnag total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Anantnag Literacy Rate
Anantnag Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.62% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Anantnag Tehsil is 79.13 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Anantnag Tehsil is 59.77 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Anantnag Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.16%, while in the rural regions of Anantnag Tehsil, it is around 65.95%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Anantnag
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.62 | 79.13 | 59.77 |
| Urban Area | 73.16 | 81.09 | 64.8 |
| Rural Area | 65.95 | 77.06 | 54.66 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Anantnag
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 69.06 | 78.44 | 59.61 |
| Hindu | 96.07 | 98.29 | 70.84 |
| Sikh | 83.84 | 92.69 | 73.59 |
| Christian | 75.68 | 83.93 | 64.18 |
Anantnag Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Anantnag Tehsil is 202 (202) with 201 (201) males and 1 (1) females, which is 0.06% of Anantnag Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 5 females for every 1000 males.
Anantnag Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Anantnag Tehsil is 4.39 k (4,387) with 2.31 k (2,312) males and 2.08 k (2,075) females, which is 1.2% of Anantnag Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 898 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Anantnag
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 944 |
| Urban Area | 933 |
| Rural Area | 955 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Anantnag
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 965 |
| Hindu | 102 |
| Sikh | 853 |
| Christian | 744 |
Anantnag Area & Households
The Total Area of Anantnag Tehsil is 188.83 Square KM, with a population density of 1,932 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Anantnag Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Anantnag Tehsil are 86.The Total Number of households in Anantnag Tehsil are 48.73 k(48,726).
Anantnag Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Anantnag Tehsil, there are about 1.34 Lac (1,33,859) workers, making up nearly 36.7% of the Anantnag Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 83.69 k (83,689) are male workers, and about 50.17 k (50,170) are female workers.
Anantnag - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.10 Lac (4,09,546) | 12.28% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.12 Lac (4,12,354) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.15 Lac (4,15,103) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.18 Lac (4,17,852) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.21 Lac (4,20,601) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.23 Lac (4,23,350) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.26 Lac (4,25,833) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.28 Lac (4,28,109) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.30 Lac (4,30,385) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.33 Lac (4,32,691) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.35 Lac (4,34,967) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.37 Lac (4,37,243) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Anantnag Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.37 Lac (4,37,243), with a male population of 2.20 Lac (2,20,384) and a female population of 2.17 Lac (2,17,120). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Anantnag Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.