Anantapur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Anantapur
Anantapur comprises 949 villages, of which 921 are inhabited and 28 are uninhabited. There are 16 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 9,68,160, spread across 19,130 square kilometers.
| Villages | 949(921 inhabited • 28 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 16 |
| Households | 9,68,160 |
| Total Area | 19,130 km² |
Anantapur Urban & Rural Population
Anantapur had 11,45,711 people in urban areas (28.1%) and 29,35,437 people in rural areas (71.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 29,35,437 | 71.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 11,45,711 | 28.1% |
| Total | 40,81,148 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Anantapur
The total population comprises 20,64,495 males (50.6%) and 20,16,653 females (49.4%). The sex ratio is 977 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 14,89,157 | 5,75,338 | 20,64,495 |
| 👩 Female | 14,46,280 | 5,70,373 | 20,16,653 |
Literacy Rate in Anantapur
The literacy rate is 56.63%. Male literacy stands at 64.83% while female literacy is 48.22%, indicating a gender gap of 16.61 percentage points. The total literate population is 23,10,960.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 9,17,058 | 4,21,416 | 13,38,474 |
| Literate (Female) | 6,29,336 | 3,43,150 | 9,72,486 |
| Total Literate | 15,46,394 | 7,64,566 | 23,10,960 |
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About Anantapur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh has a total population of 40,81,148 with a literacy rate of 56.63% and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Anantapur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.