Shimla (urban) Population in 2025
In 2025, Shimla (urban) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,85,924), indicating a 9.64% increased from Shimla (urban)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 83.82 k.
Shimla (urban) Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Shimla (urban) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.87 Lac (1,86,686), projecting a 10.09% increased from Shimla (urban)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 84.18 k.
Shimla (urban) Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Shimla (urban) Tehsil has a population of 1.70 Lac (1,69,578) with 93.15 k (93,152) males and 76.43 k (76,426) females.The sex ratio in Shimla (urban) is 821, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shimla (urban) Tehsil is 13.57 k (13,571) which is 8% of Shimla (urban) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shimla (urban) Tehsil is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shimla (urban) 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 (urban) Population
- Shimla (urban) Population 2026
- Shimla (urban) 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 (urban) Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shimla (urban) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.59 Lac (1,58,555), accounting for 93.5% of the Shimla (urban) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 86.49 k (86,492), and the Hindu female population is around 72.06 k (72,063).
Shimla (urban) Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shimla (urban) Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.88 k (3,876), accounting for 2.29% of the Shimla (urban) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.93 k (2,930), and the Muslim female population is around 946 (946).
Shimla (urban) Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,58,555 | 93.5% |
| Muslim | 3,876 | 2.29% |
| Sikh | 3,315 | 1.95% |
| Buddhist | 2,263 | 1.33% |
| Christian | 1,050 | 0.62% |
| Religion not stated | 302 | 0.18% |
| Jain | 165 | 0.1% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 52 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShimla (urban) Urban Population
The Urban population of Shimla (urban) Tehsil is 1.70 Lac (1,69,578), with 93.15 k (93,152) being males and 76.43 k (76,426) being females, making up 100% of the Shimla (urban) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 821 females for every 1000 males.
Shimla (urban) Rural Population
The Rural population of Shimla (urban) Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Shimla (urban) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Shimla (urban) Literacy Rate
Shimla (urban) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 93.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shimla (urban) Tehsil is 94.79 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shimla (urban) Tehsil is 92.19 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shimla (urban) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.63%, while in the rural regions of Shimla (urban) Tehsil, it is around N/A%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shimla (urban)
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 93.63 | 94.79 | 92.19 |
| Urban Area | 93.63 | 94.79 | 92.19 |
| Rural Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shimla (urban)
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 94.13 | 95.53 | 92.44 |
| Muslim | 77.8 | 76.96 | 80.71 |
| Sikh | 95.66 | 96.67 | 94.58 |
| Buddhist | 84.61 | 85.89 | 83.19 |
Shimla (urban) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shimla (urban) Tehsil is 29.60 k (29,601) with 16.04 k (16,041) males and 13.56 k (13,560) females, which is 17.46% of Shimla (urban) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 846 females for every 1000 males.
Shimla (urban) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shimla (urban) Tehsil is 2.77 k (2,765) with 1.46 k (1,459) males and 1.31 k (1,306) females, which is 1.63% of Shimla (urban) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shimla (urban)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 821 |
| Urban Area | 821 |
| Rural Area | 0 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shimla (urban)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 834 |
| Muslim | 323 |
| Sikh | 919 |
| Buddhist | 905 |
Shimla (urban) Area & Households
The Total Area of Shimla (urban) Tehsil is 35.34 Square KM, with a population density of 4,798 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shimla (urban) Tehsil are 1The Total Number of households in Shimla (urban) Tehsil are 46.31 k(46,306).
Shimla (urban) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shimla (urban) Tehsil, there are about 71.00 k (70,999) workers, making up nearly 41.87% of the Shimla (urban) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.49 k (53,492) are male workers, and about 17.51 k (17,507) are female workers.
Shimla (urban) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.86 Lac (1,85,924) | 9.64% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,686) | 10.09% | 0.45 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,325) | 10.47% | 0.38 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.88 Lac (1,87,989) | 10.86% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,628) | 11.23% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,292) | 11.62% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,759) | 11.9% | 0.28 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,127) | 12.12% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,496) | 12.34% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,840) | 12.54% | 0.2 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,209) | 12.76% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,578) | 12.97% | 0.21 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shimla (urban) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.92 Lac (1,91,578), with a male population of 1.05 Lac (1,05,159) and a female population of 86.41 k (86,407). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Shimla (urban) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.3%.