Shimoga Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Shimoga district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Shimoga
Shimoga comprises 1,530 villages, of which 1,444 are inhabited and 86 are uninhabited. There are 9 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,06,816, spread across 8,478 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,530(1,444 inhabited • 86 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 9 |
| Households | 4,06,816 |
| Total Area | 8,478 km² |
Shimoga Urban & Rural Population
Shimoga had 6,23,727 people in urban areas (35.6%) and 11,29,026 people in rural areas (64.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 11,29,026 | 64.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 6,23,727 | 35.6% |
| Total | 17,52,753 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Shimoga
The total population comprises 8,77,415 males (50.1%) and 8,75,338 females (49.9%). The sex ratio is 998 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,65,821 | 3,11,594 | 8,77,415 |
| 👩 Female | 5,63,205 | 3,12,133 | 8,75,338 |
Literacy Rate in Shimoga
The literacy rate is 72.06%. Male literacy stands at 76.92% while female literacy is 67.18%, indicating a gender gap of 9.74 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,63,016.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,19,590 | 2,55,348 | 6,74,938 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,51,227 | 2,36,851 | 5,88,078 |
| Total Literate | 7,70,817 | 4,92,199 | 12,63,016 |
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About Shimoga Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Shimoga in Karnataka has a total population of 17,52,753 with a literacy rate of 72.06% and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Shimoga district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.