# Ananthapuram, Viluppuram (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu 

# Ananthapuram

Ananthapuram is a town in Gingee sub-district of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **6,892 people** in 1,500 households. Literacy was 76.3%.

- 6,892people (2011)
- 1,500households
- 76.3%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Ananthapuram

■ Ananthapuram · ■ Viluppuram urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****76.3%**

**84.7%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****988**

**1002

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****964**

**949

Working population ****39.8%**

**36.7%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Ananthapuram

Of every 100 households in Ananthapuram in 2011, 92 had electricity, 34 a toilet at home and 45 cooked with LPG; 58 had a mobile phone, 15 a two-wheeler and 2 a car.

■ Ananthapuram · ■ Viluppuram urban average

Electricity for lighting ****92%**

**96%

Toilet within the home ****34%**

**66%

No toilet (open defecation) ****66%**

**31%

Tap water ****83%**

**80%

Drinking water within premises ****29%**

**45%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****45%**

**66%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****49%**

**25%

Use banking services ****44%**

**59%

Television ****54%**

**84%

Mobile phone ****58%**

**78%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****15%**

**36%

Car / jeep / van ****2%**

**4%

None of these assets ****24%**

**5%

Own their home ****86%**

**64%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Ananthapuram work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 1,207 (44%) · **■** Household industry 43 (2%) · **■** Farming 711 (26%) · **■** Marginal 783 (29%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Ananthapuram changed?

From 6,138 in 2001 to 6,892 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Ananthapuram in numbers and road distances

- Density641 per km²
- Growth 2001–201112.3%
- Annual rainfall1,097 mm
- Temperature range21 °C to 37 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)160 km by road
- Viluppuram (district HQ)28 km by road
- Tiruvannamalai (city of 1 lakh+)38 km by road
- Chennai (city of 5 lakh+)160 km by road
- Villupuram (railway station)28 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Ananthapuram

### Civic services

- Pucca roads10 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets664
- Water storage230 kl
- Electricity — homes1,468
- Electricity — industry1

### Hospitals

- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals1 · 1 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 6 beds · 2 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools3 govt · 1 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** handloom textiles, bricks and idol.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Ananthapuram ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-1/) 252 62 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-2/) 488 101 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-3/) 757 156 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-4/) 326 73 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-5/) 465 110 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-6/) 407 96 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-7/) 417 93 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-8/) 625 142 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-9/) 340 82 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-10/) 296 71 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-11/) 640 133 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-12/) 376 77 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-13/) 534 112 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-14/) 631 129 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/viluppuram/gingee/ananthapuram/ward-15/) 338 63 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Ananthapuram

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Tuticorin Airport (TCR) · Vagaikulam27 km
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) · Thiruvananthapuram112 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 18:02).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Ananthapuram?6,892 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Ananthapuram in?Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Ananthapuram in 2001?6,138
- How many wards does Ananthapuram have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Ananthapuram?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Ananthapuram?Tuticorin Airport (TCR), about 27 km in a straight line