Anekal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Anekal Tehsil has a population of 5.18 Lac (5,17,575) with 2.82 Lac (2,82,006) males and 2.36 Lac (2,35,569) females.The sex ratio in Anekal is 836, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Anekal Tehsil is 58.94 k (58,938) which is 11.39% of Anekal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Anekal Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Anekal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bangalore District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Anekal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Anekal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.76 Lac (5,75,690), indicating a 11.23% increased from Anekal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.62 Lac.
Anekal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Anekal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.79 Lac (5,79,252), projecting a 11.92% increased from Anekal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.63 Lac.
Anekal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Anekal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.71 Lac (4,71,217), accounting for 91.04% of the Anekal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.57 Lac (2,57,149), and the Hindu female population is around 2.14 Lac (2,14,068).
Anekal Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Anekal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 33.58 k (33,583), accounting for 6.49% of the Anekal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 18.26 k (18,264), and the Muslim female population is around 15.32 k (15,319).
Anekal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,71,217 | 91.04% |
| Muslim | 33,583 | 6.49% |
| Christian | 10,068 | 1.95% |
| Religion not stated | 1,756 | 0.34% |
| Jain | 395 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 347 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 203 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAnekal Urban Population
The Urban population of Anekal Tehsil is 1.65 Lac (1,65,150), with 89.95 k (89,953) being males and 75.20 k (75,197) being females, making up 31.91% of the Anekal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 836 females for every 1000 males.
Anekal Rural Population
The Rural population of Anekal Tehsil is 3.52 Lac (3,52,425), with 1.92 Lac (1,92,053) being males and 1.60 Lac (1,60,372) being females, making up 68.09% of the Anekal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 836 females for every 1000 males.
Anekal Literacy Rate
Anekal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.65% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Anekal Tehsil is 86.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Anekal Tehsil is 73.84 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Anekal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.65%, while in the rural regions of Anekal Tehsil, it is around 78.32%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Anekal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.65 | 86.24 | 73.84 |
| Urban Area | 85.65 | 89.94 | 80.42 |
| Rural Area | 78.32 | 84.51 | 70.77 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Anekal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.44 | 86.3 | 73.26 |
| Muslim | 80.74 | 83.38 | 77.51 |
| Christian | 89.26 | 91.68 | 86.69 |
| Religion not stated | 84.88 | 92.08 | 77.62 |
Anekal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Anekal Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,10,082) with 56.39 k (56,387) males and 53.70 k (53,695) females, which is 21.27% of Anekal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Anekal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Anekal Tehsil is 13.78 k (13,776) with 7.48 k (7,482) males and 6.29 k (6,294) females, which is 2.66% of Anekal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 842 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Anekal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 836 |
| Urban Area | 836 |
| Rural Area | 836 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Anekal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 833 |
| Muslim | 839 |
| Christian | 942 |
| Religion not stated | 991 |
Anekal Area & Households
The Total Area of Anekal Tehsil is 530 Square KM, with a population density of 977 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Anekal Tehsil are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Anekal Tehsil are 227.The Total Number of households in Anekal Tehsil are 1.31 Lac(1,30,661).
Anekal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Anekal Tehsil, there are about 2.57 Lac (2,56,859) workers, making up nearly 49.63% of the Anekal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.88 Lac (1,88,471) are male workers, and about 68.39 k (68,388) are female workers.
Anekal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.76 Lac (5,75,690) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.79 Lac (5,79,252) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.82 Lac (5,82,402) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.85 Lac (5,85,248) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.88 Lac (5,88,095) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.91 Lac (5,90,941) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.94 Lac (5,93,787) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.96 Lac (5,96,246) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.98 Lac (5,98,427) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.01 Lac (6,00,608) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.03 Lac (6,02,798) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.05 Lac (6,04,979) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.07 Lac (6,07,160) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Anekal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.07 Lac (6,07,160), with a male population of 3.31 Lac (3,30,925) and a female population of 2.76 Lac (2,76,260). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Anekal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.