Anand District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Anand District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview: Anand District Census 2021 & Projections
- District: Anand, Gujarat
- Population (2011): 2,092,745
- Estimated Population (2025): 2,437,629 – 2,529,823
- Area: 3,204 km²
- Density (2011): 653–711/km²
- Growth Rate (2001–2011): 12.57%–12.70%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 925 females/1000 males (Urban: 932, Rural: 922)
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6): 884
- Literacy Rate (2011): 84.37% (Male: 91.82%, Female: 76.36%)
- Child Population (0–6): 254,008 (12.14%)
- Urban Population: 634,987 (30.34%), Rural: 1,457,758 (69.66%)
- SC Population: 104,465 (4.99%), ST Population: 24,824 (1.19%)
- Households: 427,605 (2011)
- Total Towns: 15, Villages: 347
Historic Population Data & Yearly Projections (1901–2036)
| Census Year | Population | Male | Female | Growth % |
| 1901 | 512,296 | 270,000 | 242,000 | – |
| 1911 | 502,049 | 269,000 | 233,000 | -2.00 |
| 1921 | 509,946 | 272,000 | 238,000 | +0.16 |
| 1931 | 554,746 | 296,000 | 259,000 | +8.78 |
| 1941 | 659,996 | 348,000 | 312,000 | +18.97 |
| 1951 | 796,376 | 418,000 | 379,000 | +20.66 |
| 1961 | 958,629 | 507,000 | 451,000 | +20.37 |
| 1971 | 1,173,757 | 624,000 | 549,000 | +22.44 |
| 1981 | 1,448,666 | 760,000 | 688,000 | +23.42 |
| 1991 | 1,642,615 | 859,000 | 784,000 | +13.38 |
| 2001 | 1,856,872 | 972,000 | 884,872 | +13.04 |
| 2011 | 2,092,745 | 1,087,224 | 1,005,521 | +12.57 |
| 2025 | 2,437,629 – 2,529,823 | 1,266,399 | 1,171,230 | +20.89 |
| 2036 | 2,803,744 | 1,470,892 | 1,332,751 | +33.97 |
Religion-Wise Population (2011 & Projection)
| Religion | Population 2011 | % | Estimated 2025 |
| Hindu | 1,798,794 | 85.95 | 2,095,235 |
| Muslim | 250,919 | 11.99 | 292,270 |
| Christian | 29,789 | 1.42 | 34,698 |
| Jain | 8,591 | 0.41 | 10,007 |
| Sikh | 1,524 | 0.07 | 1,775 |
| Buddhist | 267 | 0.01 | 311 |
| Others/Not Stated | 2,861 | 0.13 | 3,332 |
| Total | 2,092,745 | 100.00 | 2,437,629 |
Sex Ratio & Child Sex Ratio
| Category | Sex Ratio |
| Total | 925 |
| Urban | 932 |
| Rural | 922 |
| Child (0-6) | 884 |
- Sex Ratio by Religion: Hindu 921, Muslim 954, Christian 956, Jain 950
Literacy Rate (Urban, Rural, Religion)
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total Population | 84.37 | 91.82 | 76.36 |
| Urban Area | 88.16 | 93.07 | 82.93 |
| Rural Area | 82.68 | 91.27 | 73.43 |
| Religion | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 83.65 | 91.49 | 75.19 |
| Muslim | 87.74 | 93.38 | 81.85 |
| Christian | 94.37 | 96.95 | 91.7 |
| Jain | 97.88 | 98.16 | 97.58 |
SC/ST Population Details
| Category | Population | Male | Female | % of Total | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste | 104,465 | 54,476 | 49,989 | 4.99 | 918 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 24,824 | 12,761 | 12,063 | 1.19 | 946 |
Child Population (0–6), Density, Houseless & Household Facts
- Total Child Population (0–6): 254,008 (Males: 134,827, Females: 119,181)
- Proportion of Child Population (0–6): 12.14%
- Child Sex Ratio: 884
- Density (2011): 653/km² (Wikipedia: 711/km²)
- Households: 427,605 (2011)
- Houseless Families (2011): 844 families, 3,453 people
Urban/Rural Population Breakdown (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
| Urban | 634,987 | 328,725 | 306,262 | 932 |
| Rural | 1,457,758 | 758,499 | 699,259 | 922 |
Complete City & Metro List in Anand District
| City Name | Population 2011 | Male | Female | Estimated 2025 |
| Anand (Municipality) | 198,282 | 102,548 | 95,734 | 230,959 |
| Anand (Urban Agglomeration) | 288,095 | 148,990 | 139,105 | N/A |
Taluka / Subdistrict List
- Anand
- Anklav
- Borsad
- Khambhat
- Petlad
- Sojitra
- Tarapur
- Umreth
- Total towns: 15
- Total villages: 347
Languages Spoken
- Gujarati (96.66%)
- Hindi (2.10%)
- Urdu (0.58%)
Socio-Economic & Workforce Profile
- Worker Population: 844,794 (40.37% of total)
- Male Workers: 627,561
- Female Workers: 217,233
- Agriculture, Dairy (Amul/White Revolution hub)
- Birthplace of Tribhuvandas Patel (Amul founder)
- Sardar Patel University, National Dairy Development Board
- Historic Khambhat port
- Vallabh Vidyanagar, Umreth heritage city for Jainism
FAQ: Anand Census, Demographics & District Insights
- What is the population of Anand according to Census 2011? 2,092,745
- Projected population for Anand in 2025? 2,437,629 – 2,529,823
- Hindu population in Anand? 1,798,794 (2011); estimated 2,095,235 (2025)
- Muslim population in Anand? 250,919 (2011); estimated 292,270 (2025)
- SC & ST population? SC: 104,465 (4.99%), ST: 24,824 (1.19%)
- Child population proportion? 12.14% (2011 census)
- Urban vs rural population? Urban: 634,987 (30.34%), Rural: 1,457,758 (69.66%)
- Main languages spoken? Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
- Sex ratio? 925 (Total); Urban: 932; Rural: 922
- Main talukas/subdistricts? Anand, Anklav, Borsad, Khambhat, Petlad, Sojitra, Tarapur, Umreth
- Main cities/towns? Anand, Khambhat, Petlad, Borsad, Sojitra, Tarapur, Umreth, Anklav
- Main economic profile? Agriculture, Dairy, Amul/White Revolution, Universities