Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Shimla District

Shimla Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shimla District has a population of 8.14 Lac (8,14,010) with 4.25 Lac (4,25,039) males and 3.89 Lac (3,88,971) females.The sex ratio in Shimla is 916, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shimla District is 81.56 k (81,564) which is 10.02% of Shimla District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shimla District is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Shimla District is listed as part of HIMACHAL PRADESH State in INDIA.

8.14 Lac

Toatl Population

4.25 Lac

Male Population

3.89 Lac

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Shimla Population Census 2011
  2. Shimla Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Historical Census 1901 to 2011
  13. Population Projections Up to 2036

Shimla Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shimla District current estimated population is projected to be 8.88 Lac (8,88,108), indicating a 9.1% increased from Shimla's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.25 Lac.

Shimla Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shimla District estimated population is projected to be 8.92 Lac (8,92,474), projecting a 9.64% increased from Shimla's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.66 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.27 Lac.

Shimla Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Shimla District, with a total Hindu population of 7.91 Lac (7,91,449), accounting for 97.23% of the Shimla District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.12 Lac (4,12,148), and the Hindu female population is around 3.79 Lac (3,79,301).

Shimla Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shimla District, with a total Muslim population of 11.81 k (11,810), accounting for 1.45% of the Shimla District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.20 k (7,200), and the Muslim female population is around 4.61 k (4,610).

Shimla Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu7,91,44997.23%
Muslim11,8101.45%
Sikh4,0470.5%
Buddhist3,2620.4%
Christian2,0250.25%
Religion not stated1,0350.13%
Other religions and persuasions1970.02%
Jain1850.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Shimla Urban Population

The Urban population of Shimla District is 2.01 Lac (2,01,351), with 1.11 Lac (1,10,744) being males and 90.61 k (90,607) being females, making up 24.74% of the Shimla total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 819 females for every 1000 males.

Shimla Rural Population

The Rural population of Shimla District is 6.13 Lac (6,12,659), with 3.14 Lac (3,14,295) being males and 2.98 Lac (2,98,364) being females, making up 75.26% of the Shimla total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Shimla Literacy Rate

Shimla District has a literacy rate of 83.64% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shimla District is 89.59 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shimla District is 77.13 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shimla District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.1%, while in the rural regions of Shimla District, it is around 80.45%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shimla

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 83.64 89.59 77.13
Urban Area 93.1 94.56 91.3
Rural Area 80.45 87.79 72.74

Literacy Rate by Religion in Shimla

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 83.8 89.85 77.21
Muslim 67.73 72.92 59.05
Sikh 95.69 97.13 94.06
Buddhist 83.6 86.25 80.75

Shimla Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shimla District is 2.16 Lac (2,15,777) with 1.11 Lac (1,10,828) males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,949) females, which is 26.51% of Shimla District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Shimla Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shimla District is 8.76 k (8,755) with 4.55 k (4,554) males and 4.20 k (4,201) females, which is 1.08% of Shimla District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shimla

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 916
Urban Area 819
Rural Area 950

Sex Ratio by Religion in Shimla

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 921
Muslim 641
Sikh 876
Buddhist 920

Shimla Area & Households

The Total Area of Shimla District is 5,131 Square KM, with a population density of 159 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shimla District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Shimla District are 3,231.The Total Number of households in Shimla District are 1.84 Lac(1,84,362).

Shimla Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shimla District, there are about 4.31 Lac (4,30,926) workers, making up nearly 52.94% of the Shimla District total population. Out of these, around 2.59 Lac (2,58,628) are male workers, and about 1.72 Lac (1,72,298) are female workers.

Shimla - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Shimla district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,30,144, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 8,14,010 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 22.96% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 12.48%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Shimla District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,30,144 to 8,14,010.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 22.96%.
  • The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.30 Lac --- --- 1.24 Lac 1.06 Lac
1911 2.24 Lac -6.44 k -2.799551585 1.19 Lac 1.05 Lac
1921 2.28 Lac 4.44 k 1.983451124 1.24 Lac 1.04 Lac
1931 2.38 Lac 10.14 k 4.445554883 1.26 Lac 1.12 Lac
1941 2.60 Lac 21.38 k 8.970958536 1.39 Lac 1.21 Lac
1951 2.86 Lac 26.46 k 10.18848014 1.53 Lac 1.34 Lac
1961 3.41 Lac 55.35 k 19.34563858 1.84 Lac 1.57 Lac
1971 4.20 Lac 78.38 k 22.95518375 2.25 Lac 1.95 Lac
1981 5.11 Lac 91.09 k 21.69567744 2.72 Lac 2.39 Lac
1991 6.17 Lac 1.06 Lac 20.83878089 3.26 Lac 2.92 Lac
2001 7.23 Lac 1.05 Lac 17.02256545 3.81 Lac 3.42 Lac
2011 8.14 Lac 91.51 k 12.66543207 4.25 Lac 3.89 Lac

Historical Population of Shimla by Census Year 1901-2011

Shimla - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 8.88 Lac (8,88,108) 9.1% ↑
2025 8.92 Lac (8,92,474) 9.64% 0.54 % ↑
2026 8.96 Lac (8,96,131) 10.09% 0.45 % ↑
2027 8.99 Lac (8,99,199) 10.47% 0.38 % ↑
2028 9.02 Lac (9,02,385) 10.86% 0.39 % ↑
2029 9.05 Lac (9,05,452) 11.23% 0.37 % ↑
2030 9.09 Lac (9,08,638) 11.62% 0.39 % ↑
2031 9.11 Lac (9,10,880) 11.9% 0.28 % ↑
2032 9.13 Lac (9,12,650) 12.12% 0.22 % ↑
2033 9.14 Lac (9,14,420) 12.34% 0.22 % ↑
2034 9.16 Lac (9,16,071) 12.54% 0.2 % ↑
2035 9.18 Lac (9,17,841) 12.76% 0.22 % ↑
2036 9.20 Lac (9,19,611) 12.97% 0.21 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Shimla District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.20 Lac (9,19,611), with a male population of 4.80 Lac (4,79,824) and a female population of 4.40 Lac (4,39,767). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Shimla District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.52%.