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Anantnag

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Area · — km²
Population · 10,78,692
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About the district

Anantnag — district of Jammu And Kashmir

Anantnag is a district in Jammu And Kashmir. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Anantnag

Known for its natural beauty, apple orchards, and pilgrimage sites in Kashmir Valley.

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Anantnag

Must-visit places in Anantnag

waterfall

Aharbal Waterfall

A scenic waterfall located in the Aharbal village, popular for trekking and nature photography.

  • hill
    Pahalgam

    A picturesque hill station known as the 'Gateway to Kashmir', famous for adventure tourism and hiking.

  • temple
    Salarjung Temple

    An ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, an important pilgrimage site in the region.

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Then & Now

Anantnag district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
7,18,657
Census 2011 baseline
+20.6%
Population · 2026
8,66,816
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,06,226
Census 2011 baseline
+14.8%
Households · 2026
1,21,979
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 395 villages

Anantnag district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,70,742Census 2011
Female population
3,47,915Census 2011
Sex ratio
938 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,06,226Census 2011
SC population
1,383Census 2011
ST population
78,665Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
8,66,816+20.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,21,979RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,67,621Census 2011
Cultivators
31,233Census 2011
Agri labourers
15,197Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
75.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
3,04,250 / 3,36,49890% complete
SBM-G toilets
51,246Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Anantnag district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
28 of 395 villages have notable places mapped · 7%
  • Hospital· 18
  • Temple· 13
  • Shop· 7
  • ATM· 4
  • College· 3
  • PHC· 3
  • Railway· 2
  • Restaurant· 2
  • Fuel· 2
  • Bus stop· 2
  • School· 1
  • High school· 1
  • Monument· 1
  • Pharmacy· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Anantnag district.

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All 12 mandals of Anantnag

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395 villages · 335 GPs
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Top villages in Anantnag

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Anantnag

How many mandals and villages are in Anantnag district?

Anantnag district has 12 mandals and 395 revenue villages across 335 gram panchayats in Jammu And Kashmir.

Where is the headquarters of Anantnag district?

The district headquarters of Anantnag is —.

What is the pincode of Anantnag district?

Anantnag district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Anantnag may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Anantnag fall under?

Anantnag district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Anantnag district?

Anantnag district had a population of 10,78,692 per the 2011 Census, across 395 villages.

When was Anantnag district formed?

Anantnag district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Anantnag district?

Major rivers in Anantnag district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Anantnag

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