Shimoga Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shimoga District has a population of 17.53 Lac (17,52,753) with 8.77 Lac (8,77,415) males and 8.75 Lac (8,75,338) females.The sex ratio in Shimoga is 998, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shimoga District is 1.83 Lac (1,82,751) which is 10.43% of Shimoga District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shimoga District is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Shimoga District is listed as part of KARNATAKA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Shimoga Population Census 2011
- Shimoga Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Shimoga Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shimoga District current estimated population is projected to be 19.50 Lac (19,49,557), indicating a 11.23% increased from Shimoga's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.77 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.73 Lac.
Shimoga Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shimoga District estimated population is projected to be 19.62 Lac (19,61,620), projecting a 11.92% increased from Shimoga's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.79 Lac.
Shimoga Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shimoga District, with a total Hindu population of 14.79 Lac (14,79,424), accounting for 84.41% of the Shimoga District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.40 Lac (7,39,776), and the Hindu female population is around 7.40 Lac (7,39,648).
Shimoga Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shimoga District, with a total Muslim population of 2.35 Lac (2,34,664), accounting for 13.39% of the Shimoga District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.19 Lac (1,18,832), and the Muslim female population is around 1.16 Lac (1,15,832).
Shimoga Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 14,79,424 | 84.41% |
| Muslim | 2,34,664 | 13.39% |
| Christian | 26,521 | 1.51% |
| Jain | 9,234 | 0.53% |
| Religion not stated | 2,023 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 400 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 367 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 120 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShimoga Urban Population
The Urban population of Shimoga District is 6.24 Lac (6,23,727), with 3.12 Lac (3,11,594) being males and 3.12 Lac (3,12,133) being females, making up 35.59% of the Shimoga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Shimoga Rural Population
The Rural population of Shimoga District is 11.29 Lac (11,29,026), with 5.66 Lac (5,65,821) being males and 5.63 Lac (5,63,205) being females, making up 64.41% of the Shimoga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Shimoga Literacy Rate
Shimoga District has a literacy rate of 80.45% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shimoga District is 86.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shimoga District is 74.84 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shimoga District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.79%, while in the rural regions of Shimoga District, it is around 76.37%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shimoga
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.45 | 86.07 | 74.84 |
| Urban Area | 87.79 | 91.35 | 84.24 |
| Rural Area | 76.37 | 83.14 | 69.6 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shimoga
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.63 | 85.93 | 73.36 |
| Muslim | 84.32 | 85.86 | 82.74 |
| Christian | 90.18 | 93.56 | 87.1 |
| Jain | 88.22 | 92.7 | 83.64 |
Shimoga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shimoga District is 3.08 Lac (3,08,158) with 1.54 Lac (1,53,546) males and 1.55 Lac (1,54,612) females, which is 17.58% of Shimoga District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1007 females for every 1000 males.
Shimoga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shimoga District is 65.41 k (65,412) with 32.71 k (32,707) males and 32.71 k (32,705) females, which is 3.73% of Shimoga District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shimoga
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 998 |
| Urban Area | 1002 |
| Rural Area | 996 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shimoga
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1000 |
| Muslim | 975 |
| Christian | 1087 |
| Jain | 988 |
Shimoga Area & Households
The Total Area of Shimoga District is 8,478 Square KM, with a population density of 207 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shimoga District are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Shimoga District are 1,530.The Total Number of households in Shimoga District are 4.07 Lac(4,06,816).
Shimoga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shimoga District, there are about 7.81 Lac (7,80,598) workers, making up nearly 44.54% of the Shimoga District total population. Out of these, around 5.34 Lac (5,34,487) are male workers, and about 2.46 Lac (2,46,111) are female workers.
Shimoga - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Shimoga district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,83,007, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 17,52,753 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 60.31% 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 16.10%.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.
Shimoga District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 3,83,007 to 17,52,753.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 60.31%.
- 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 | 3.83 Lac | ---- | ---- | 2.02 Lac | 1.81 Lac |
| 1911 | 3.67 Lac | -15.70 k | -4.100186158 | 1.94 Lac | 1.74 Lac |
| 1921 | 3.54 Lac | -13.20 k | -3.594307697 | 1.87 Lac | 1.67 Lac |
| 1931 | 3.65 Lac | 10.80 k | 3.050542077 | 1.96 Lac | 1.69 Lac |
| 1941 | 3.81 Lac | 16.16 k | 4.427477987 | 2.04 Lac | 1.77 Lac |
| 1951 | 4.76 Lac | 94.94 k | 24.91477698 | 2.53 Lac | 2.23 Lac |
| 1961 | 7.63 Lac | 2.87 Lac | 60.31042082 | 4.06 Lac | 3.57 Lac |
| 1971 | 9.89 Lac | 2.26 Lac | 29.57346319 | 5.15 Lac | 4.74 Lac |
| 1981 | 12.62 Lac | 2.73 Lac | 27.5944026 | 6.49 Lac | 6.13 Lac |
| 1991 | 14.52 Lac | 1.91 Lac | 15.11411862 | 7.40 Lac | 7.13 Lac |
| 2001 | 16.43 Lac | 1.90 Lac | 13.10275922 | 8.31 Lac | 8.12 Lac |
| 2011 | 17.53 Lac | 1.10 Lac | 6.709587865 | 8.77 Lac | 8.75 Lac |
Shimoga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.50 Lac (19,49,557) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 19.62 Lac (19,61,620) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 19.72 Lac (19,72,286) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 19.82 Lac (19,81,925) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 19.92 Lac (19,91,564) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 20.01 Lac (20,01,203) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 20.11 Lac (20,10,843) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 20.19 Lac (20,19,170) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 20.27 Lac (20,26,556) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 20.34 Lac (20,33,942) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 20.41 Lac (20,41,357) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 20.49 Lac (20,48,743) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 20.56 Lac (20,56,129) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shimoga District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.56 Lac (20,56,129), with a male population of 10.30 Lac (10,29,618) and a female population of 10.27 Lac (10,26,538). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Shimoga District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.