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Anantnag

District in JAMMU & KASHMIR

Anantnag District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 10,78,692 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,59,767 are males while 5,18,925 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
10,78,692
📚 Literacy Rate
50.57%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
927

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Anantnag has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 19.33% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 841 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 927.

Total Children

2,08,538

19.33% of population

Boys

1,13,278

54.3%

Girls

95,260

45.7%

Child Sex Ratio

841

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
1.22%
Muslim
97.99%
Christian
0.13%
Sikh
0.57%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Anantnag stands at 927 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 N/A%. Male literacy stands at 72.66% while female literacy is at 52.19%, showing a gender gap of 20.47%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.17% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 10.75% of total population in Anantnag.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 10,78,692, 3,89,684 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.13% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 45.37% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 54.63% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
1,76,800

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,12,884

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
6,89,008

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in JAMMU & KASHMIR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Anantnag district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?

Anantnag district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 10,78,692 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,59,767 males and 5,18,925 females.

What is the literacy rate of Anantnag district?

The overall literacy rate of Anantnag district is N/A%. Male literacy is 72.66% and female literacy is 52.19%.

What is the sex ratio in Anantnag district?

The sex ratio in Anantnag district is 927 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Anantnag district?

Anantnag district has 2,08,538 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,13,278 are boys and 95,260 are girls. The child sex ratio is 841 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Anantnag district?

Out of the total population of 10,78,692, 3,89,684 people (36.1%) are engaged in work activities in Anantnag district.