Anantapur Religion Census 2011
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh has 22,33,539 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 19,72,722 people (88.32%).
Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Anantapur district
based on the official Census 2011 data. You can explore detailed demographics for Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh,
Buddhist, Jain, and other religious groups, including sub-district level data to understand the social fabric of the region.
As per Census 2011, the district has a total population of 22,33,539.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 88.32%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 10.51%, creating a lead margin of 77.81%.
All non-leading communities together account for 11.68% of the district population.
Anantapur Population By Religion
When analyzing the Anantapur population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 22,33,539, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Anantapur is 19,72,722, which accounts for 88.32% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Anantapur is 2,34,789, which accounts for 10.51% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Anantapur is 14,952, which accounts for 0.67% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Anantapur is 9,070, which accounts for 0.41% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Anantapur is 981, which accounts for 0.04% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Anantapur is 654, which accounts for 0.03% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Anantapur is 214, which accounts for 0.01% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Anantapur is 157, which accounts for 0.01% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Anantapur
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 19,72,722 | 88.32% |
| Muslim | 2,34,789 | 10.51% |
| Christian | 14,952 | 0.67% |
| NotStated | 9,070 | 0.41% |
| Jain | 981 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 654 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 214 | 0.01% |
| Other | 157 | 0.01% |
Subdistricts in Anantapur
Key Facts
- Hindu: 19,72,722 (88.32%)
- Muslim: 2,34,789 (10.51%)
- Christian: 14,952 (0.67%)
- NotStated: 9,070 (0.41%)
- Jain: 981 (0.04%)
- Sikh: 654 (0.03%)