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Anantapur

District in ANDHRA PRADESH

Anantapur District of ANDHRA PRADESH has a total population of 40,81,148 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 20,64,495 are males while 20,16,653 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
40,81,148
📚 Literacy Rate
56.63%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
977

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Anantapur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.93% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 927 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 977.

Total Children

4,45,956

10.93% of population

Boys

2,31,369

51.9%

Girls

2,14,587

48.1%

Child Sex Ratio

927

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

📊 Population Density

Anantapur district has a population density of 213 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 19,130 sq. km.

Density

213

per sq. km

Total Area

19,130

sq. km

Total Population

40,81,148

Census 2011

Density Comparison

Anantapur
213
Gujarat
308
India
382

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
88.20%
Muslim
10.87%
Christian
0.50%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Anantapur stands at 977 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 73.02% while female literacy is at 53.97%, showing a gender gap of 19.05%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.29% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.78% of total population in Anantapur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 40,81,148, 20,36,166 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 49.89% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 82.49% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 17.51% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
16,79,655

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,56,511

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
20,44,982

Dependents / Students

Talukas / Tehsils

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Population: 46,613

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Population: 1,02,691

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Population: 64,979

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Population: 55,989

Vidapanakal

Population: 53,476

Guntakal

Population: 1,71,655

Gooty

Population: 88,887

Peddavadugur

Population: 45,771

Yadiki

Population: 56,122

Tadpatri

Population: 1,65,872

Peddapappur

Population: 34,629

Pamidi

Population: 55,303

Vajrakarur

Population: 50,007

Uravakonda

Population: 80,201

Beluguppa

Population: 43,735

Gummagatta

Population: 49,207

Brahmasamudram

Population: 43,162

Kalyandurg

Population: 89,879

Atmakur

Population: 38,970

Kudair

Population: 38,312

Garladinne

Population: 53,780

Singanamala

Population: 43,643

Putlur

Population: 36,902

Yellanur

Population: 35,732

Narpala

Population: 54,973

Bukkaraya Samudram

Population: 67,384

Anantapur

Population: 3,88,023

Raptadu

Population: 38,057

Settur

Population: 43,172

Kundurpi

Population: 53,180

Kambadur

Population: 50,799

Kanaganapalle

Population: 39,673

Dharmavaram

Population: 1,72,479

Bathalapalle

Population: 39,373

Tadimarri

Population: 32,385

Mudigubba

Population: 60,469

Talupula

Population: 42,392

Nambulipulikunta

Population: 31,404

Gandlapenta

Population: 26,183

Kadiri

Population: 1,25,373

Nallamada

Population: 41,376

Bukkapatnam

Population: 40,149

Kothacheruvu

Population: 39,046

Chennekothapalle

Population: 44,351

Ramagiri

Population: 34,001

Roddam

Population: 51,168

Madakasira

Population: 81,227

Amarapuram

Population: 55,771

Gudibanda

Population: 52,610

Rolla

Population: 39,964

Agali

Population: 36,253

Parigi

Population: 58,225

Penukonda

Population: 55,383

Puttaparthi

Population: 59,000

Obuladevaracheruvu

Population: 48,308

Nallacheruvu

Population: 31,036

Tanakal

Population: 47,946

Amadagur

Population: 29,520

Gorantla

Population: 77,271

Somandepalle

Population: 47,591

Hindupur

Population: 2,03,538

Lepakshi

Population: 45,122

Chilamathur

Population: 51,456

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in ANDHRA PRADESH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Anantapur district in ANDHRA PRADESH?

Anantapur district in ANDHRA PRADESH has a total population of 40,81,148 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 20,64,495 males and 20,16,653 females.

What is the literacy rate of Anantapur district?

The overall literacy rate of Anantapur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 73.02% and female literacy is 53.97%.

What is the sex ratio in Anantapur district?

The sex ratio in Anantapur district is 977 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Anantapur district?

Anantapur district has 4,45,956 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,31,369 are boys and 2,14,587 are girls. The child sex ratio is 927 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the population density of Anantapur district?

Anantapur district has a population density of 213 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 19,130 sq. km.

What is the workforce participation in Anantapur district?

Out of the total population of 40,81,148, 20,36,166 people (49.9%) are engaged in work activities in Anantapur district.