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Anand

District in GUJARAT

Anand District of GUJARAT has a total population of 20,92,745 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 10,87,224 are males while 10,05,521 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 74.13%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
20,92,745
📚 Literacy Rate
74.13%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
925

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Anand has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.14% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 884 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 925.

Total Children

2,54,008

12.14% of population

Boys

1,34,827

53.1%

Girls

1,19,181

46.9%

Child Sex Ratio

884

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

📊 Population Density

Anand district has a population density of 711 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 2,942 sq. km.

Density

711

per sq. km

Total Area

2,942

sq. km

Total Population

20,92,745

Census 2011

Density Comparison

Anand
711
Gujarat
308
India
382

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
85.95%
Muslim
11.99%
Christian
1.42%
Sikh
0.07%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Anand stands at 925 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at 74.13%. Male literacy stands at 91.82% while female literacy is at 76.36%, showing a gender gap of 15.46%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.99% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.19% of total population in Anand.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 20,92,745, 8,44,794 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.37% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 81.68% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 18.32% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
6,90,031

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,54,763

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
12,47,951

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in GUJARAT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Anand district in GUJARAT?

Anand district in GUJARAT has a total population of 20,92,745 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 10,87,224 males and 10,05,521 females.

What is the literacy rate of Anand district?

The overall literacy rate of Anand district is 74.13%. Male literacy is 91.82% and female literacy is 76.36%.

What is the sex ratio in Anand district?

The sex ratio in Anand district is 925 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Anand district?

Anand district has 2,54,008 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,34,827 are boys and 1,19,181 are girls. The child sex ratio is 884 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the population density of Anand district?

Anand district has a population density of 711 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 2,942 sq. km.

What is the workforce participation in Anand district?

Out of the total population of 20,92,745, 8,44,794 people (40.4%) are engaged in work activities in Anand district.