Shimla Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Shimla
Shimla comprises 3,231 villages, of which 2,705 are inhabited and 526 are uninhabited. There are 11 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,84,362, spread across 5,131 square kilometers.
| Villages | 3,231(2,705 inhabited • 526 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 11 |
| Households | 1,84,362 |
| Total Area | 5,131 km² |
Shimla Urban & Rural Population
Shimla had 2,01,351 people in urban areas (24.7%) and 6,12,659 people in rural areas (75.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,12,659 | 75.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,01,351 | 24.7% |
| Total | 8,14,010 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Shimla
The total population comprises 4,25,039 males (52.2%) and 3,88,971 females (47.8%). The sex ratio is 915 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,14,295 | 1,10,744 | 4,25,039 |
| 👩 Female | 2,98,364 | 90,607 | 3,88,971 |
Literacy Rate in Shimla
The literacy rate is 75.26%. Male literacy stands at 80.66% while female literacy is 69.36%, indicating a gender gap of 11.30 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,12,642.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,46,462 | 96,384 | 3,42,846 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,94,250 | 75,546 | 2,69,796 |
| Total Literate | 4,40,712 | 1,71,930 | 6,12,642 |
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About Shimla Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Shimla in Himachal Pradesh has a total population of 8,14,010 with a literacy rate of 75.26% and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Shimla district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.