Anantnag Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Anantnag
Anantnag comprises 342 villages, of which 335 are inhabited and 7 are uninhabited. There are 12 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,53,640, spread across 3,574 square kilometers.
| Villages | 342(335 inhabited • 7 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 12 |
| Households | 1,53,640 |
| Total Area | 3,574 km² |
Anantnag Urban & Rural Population
Anantnag had 2,82,887 people in urban areas (26.2%) and 7,95,805 people in rural areas (73.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 7,95,805 | 73.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,82,887 | 26.2% |
| Total | 10,78,692 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Anantnag
The total population comprises 5,59,767 males (51.9%) and 5,18,925 females (48.1%). The sex ratio is 927 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,11,012 | 1,48,755 | 5,59,767 |
| 👩 Female | 3,84,793 | 1,34,132 | 5,18,925 |
Literacy Rate in Anantnag
The literacy rate is 50.57%. Male literacy stands at 57.96% while female literacy is 42.61%, indicating a gender gap of 15.35 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,45,532.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,25,013 | 99,404 | 3,24,417 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,50,846 | 70,269 | 2,21,115 |
| Total Literate | 3,75,859 | 1,69,673 | 5,45,532 |
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About Anantnag Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Anantnag in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 10,78,692 with a literacy rate of 50.57% and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Anantnag district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.