Ankola Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ankola Tehsil has a population of 1.07 Lac (1,07,332) with 53.96 k (53,961) males and 53.37 k (53,371) females.The sex ratio in Ankola is 990, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ankola Tehsil is 9.89 k (9,889) which is 9.21% of Ankola Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ankola Tehsil is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ankola Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Uttara Kannada District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Ankola Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ankola Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.19 Lac (1,19,384), indicating a 11.23% increased from Ankola 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 60.07 k, and the estimated female population is 59.31 k.
Ankola Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ankola Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.20 Lac (1,20,123), projecting a 11.92% increased from Ankola 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 60.45 k, and the estimated female population is 59.68 k.
Ankola Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ankola Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.02 Lac (1,02,285), accounting for 95.3% of the Ankola Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 51.48 k (51,479), and the Hindu female population is around 50.81 k (50,806).
Ankola Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ankola Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.29 k (4,290), accounting for 4% of the Ankola Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.12 k (2,123), and the Muslim female population is around 2.17 k (2,167).
Ankola Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,02,285 | 95.3% |
| Muslim | 4,290 | 4% |
| Christian | 685 | 0.64% |
| Religion not stated | 43 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 12 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 10 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAnkola Urban Population
The Urban population of Ankola Tehsil is 31.94 k (31,944), with 15.86 k (15,858) being males and 16.09 k (16,086) being females, making up 29.76% of the Ankola total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Ankola Rural Population
The Rural population of Ankola Tehsil is 75.39 k (75,388), with 38.10 k (38,103) being males and 37.29 k (37,285) being females, making up 70.24% of the Ankola total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Ankola Literacy Rate
Ankola Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.97% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ankola Tehsil is 91.19 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ankola Tehsil is 78.69 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ankola Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.18%, while in the rural regions of Ankola Tehsil, it is around 82.76%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ankola
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.97 | 91.19 | 78.69 |
| Urban Area | 90.18 | 94.74 | 85.7 |
| Rural Area | 82.76 | 89.71 | 75.66 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ankola
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.55 | 90.97 | 78.06 |
| Muslim | 94.39 | 96.12 | 92.69 |
| Christian | 91.56 | 95.29 | 88.22 |
| Religion not stated | 83.78 | 100 | 57.14 |
Ankola Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ankola Tehsil is 8.60 k (8,597) with 4.12 k (4,119) males and 4.48 k (4,478) females, which is 8.01% of Ankola Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1088 females for every 1000 males.
Ankola Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ankola Tehsil is 1.22 k (1,220) with 618 (618) males and 602 (602) females, which is 1.14% of Ankola Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ankola
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 990 |
| Urban Area | 1015 |
| Rural Area | 979 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ankola
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 987 |
| Muslim | 1021 |
| Christian | 1141 |
| Religion not stated | 654 |
Ankola Area & Households
The Total Area of Ankola Tehsil is 930 Square KM, with a population density of 115 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ankola Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Ankola Tehsil are 80.The Total Number of households in Ankola Tehsil are 25.48 k(25,476).
Ankola Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ankola Tehsil, there are about 50.08 k (50,079) workers, making up nearly 46.66% of the Ankola Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 33.52 k (33,521) are male workers, and about 16.56 k (16,558) are female workers.
Ankola - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.19 Lac (1,19,384) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.20 Lac (1,20,123) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.21 Lac (1,20,776) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.21 Lac (1,21,366) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.22 Lac (1,21,956) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.23 Lac (1,22,547) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.23 Lac (1,23,137) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.24 Lac (1,23,647) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.24 Lac (1,24,099) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.25 Lac (1,24,551) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.25 Lac (1,25,005) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.25 Lac (1,25,458) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.26 Lac (1,25,910) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ankola Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.26 Lac (1,25,910), with a male population of 63.32 k (63,322) and a female population of 62.59 k (62,590). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Ankola Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.