Shimla ( Rural ) Population in 2025
In 2025, Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 92.52 k (92,516), indicating a 9.64% increased from Shimla ( Rural )'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 48.25 k, and the estimated female population is 44.27 k.
Shimla ( Rural ) Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 92.90 k (92,895), projecting a 10.09% increased from Shimla ( Rural )'s population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 48.44 k, and the estimated female population is 44.46 k.
Shimla ( Rural ) Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil has a population of 84.38 k (84,382) with 44.02 k (44,022) males and 40.36 k (40,360) females.The sex ratio in Shimla ( Rural ) is 917, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil is 8.59 k (8,590) which is 10.18% of Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shimla ( Rural ) Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shimla District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Shimla ( Rural ) Population
- Shimla ( Rural ) Population 2026
- Shimla ( Rural ) Census 2011
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Shimla ( Rural ) Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 83.32 k (83,323), accounting for 98.74% of the Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 43.39 k (43,389), and the Hindu female population is around 39.93 k (39,934).
Shimla ( Rural ) Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 367 (367), accounting for 0.43% of the Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 231 (231), and the Muslim female population is around 136 (136).
Shimla ( Rural ) Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83,323 | 98.74% |
| Muslim | 367 | 0.43% |
| Sikh | 316 | 0.37% |
| Christian | 140 | 0.17% |
| Religion not stated | 121 | 0.14% |
| Buddhist | 105 | 0.12% |
| Jain | 9 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShimla ( Rural ) Urban Population
The Urban population of Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil is 2.06 k (2,062), with 1.43 k (1,434) being males and 628 (628) being females, making up 2.44% of the Shimla ( Rural ) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 438 females for every 1000 males.
Shimla ( Rural ) Rural Population
The Rural population of Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil is 82.32 k (82,320), with 42.59 k (42,588) being males and 39.73 k (39,732) being females, making up 97.56% of the Shimla ( Rural ) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Shimla ( Rural ) Literacy Rate
Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.39% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil is 93.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil is 83.18 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.04%, while in the rural regions of Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil, it is around 88.35%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shimla ( Rural )
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88.39 | 93.15 | 83.18 |
| Urban Area | 90.04 | 97 | 73.04 |
| Rural Area | 88.35 | 93.01 | 83.34 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shimla ( Rural )
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.38 | 93.16 | 83.16 |
| Muslim | 82.3 | 83.72 | 79.84 |
| Sikh | 96.32 | 98.84 | 92.86 |
| Christian | 88.28 | 94.67 | 79.25 |
Shimla ( Rural ) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil is 23.73 k (23,732) with 12.12 k (12,119) males and 11.61 k (11,613) females, which is 28.12% of Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Shimla ( Rural ) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil is 330 (330) with 203 (203) males and 127 (127) females, which is 0.39% of Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 626 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shimla ( Rural )
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 917 |
| Urban Area | 438 |
| Rural Area | 933 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shimla ( Rural )
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 921 |
| Muslim | 589 |
| Sikh | 718 |
| Christian | 687 |
Shimla ( Rural ) Area & Households
The Total Area of Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil is 356.6 Square KM, with a population density of 237 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil are 600.The Total Number of households in Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil are 17.59 k(17,594).
Shimla ( Rural ) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil, there are about 42.31 k (42,305) workers, making up nearly 50.14% of the Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 26.40 k (26,403) are male workers, and about 15.90 k (15,902) are female workers.
Shimla ( Rural ) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92.52 k (92,516) | 9.64% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 92.90 k (92,895) | 10.09% | 0.45 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 93.21 k (93,213) | 10.47% | 0.38 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 93.54 k (93,544) | 10.86% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 93.86 k (93,862) | 11.23% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 94.19 k (94,192) | 11.62% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 94.42 k (94,424) | 11.9% | 0.28 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 94.61 k (94,608) | 12.12% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 94.79 k (94,791) | 12.34% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 94.96 k (94,962) | 12.54% | 0.2 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 95.15 k (95,146) | 12.76% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 95.33 k (95,329) | 12.97% | 0.21 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 95.33 k (95,329), with a male population of 49.70 k (49,697) and a female population of 45.63 k (45,631). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.3%.