Shimoga Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shimoga Tehsil has a population of 5.07 Lac (5,07,324) with 2.55 Lac (2,55,262) males and 2.52 Lac (2,52,062) females.The sex ratio in Shimoga is 988, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shimoga Tehsil is 52.98 k (52,981) which is 10.44% of Shimoga Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shimoga Tehsil is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shimoga Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shimoga District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Shimoga Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shimoga Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.64 Lac (5,64,288), indicating a 11.23% increased from Shimoga 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.80 Lac.
Shimoga Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shimoga Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.68 Lac (5,67,780), projecting a 11.92% increased from Shimoga 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.82 Lac.
Shimoga Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shimoga Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.01 Lac (4,01,119), accounting for 79.07% of the Shimoga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.02 Lac (2,01,893), and the Hindu female population is around 1.99 Lac (1,99,226).
Shimoga Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shimoga Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 93.66 k (93,655), accounting for 18.46% of the Shimoga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 47.33 k (47,330), and the Muslim female population is around 46.33 k (46,325).
Shimoga Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,01,119 | 79.07% |
| Muslim | 93,655 | 18.46% |
| Christian | 7,923 | 1.56% |
| Jain | 2,855 | 0.56% |
| Religion not stated | 1,234 | 0.24% |
| Sikh | 247 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 246 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 45 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShimoga Urban Population
The Urban population of Shimoga Tehsil is 3.23 Lac (3,22,650), with 1.62 Lac (1,62,018) being males and 1.61 Lac (1,60,632) being females, making up 63.6% of the Shimoga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Shimoga Rural Population
The Rural population of Shimoga Tehsil is 1.85 Lac (1,84,674), with 93.24 k (93,244) being males and 91.43 k (91,430) being females, making up 36.4% of the Shimoga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Shimoga Literacy Rate
Shimoga Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.08% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shimoga Tehsil is 87.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shimoga Tehsil is 78.88 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shimoga Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.78%, while in the rural regions of Shimoga Tehsil, it is around 74.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shimoga
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.08 | 87.24 | 78.88 |
| Urban Area | 87.78 | 90.8 | 84.75 |
| Rural Area | 74.79 | 81.01 | 68.46 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shimoga
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.29 | 87.23 | 77.3 |
| Muslim | 85.49 | 86.47 | 84.5 |
| Christian | 92.41 | 94.27 | 90.85 |
| Jain | 94.61 | 97.07 | 91.89 |
Shimoga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shimoga Tehsil is 92.07 k (92,070) with 45.99 k (45,991) males and 46.08 k (46,079) females, which is 18.15% of Shimoga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Shimoga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shimoga Tehsil is 21.02 k (21,016) with 10.43 k (10,431) males and 10.59 k (10,585) females, which is 4.14% of Shimoga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shimoga
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 988 |
| Urban Area | 992 |
| Rural Area | 981 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shimoga
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 987 |
| Muslim | 979 |
| Christian | 1168 |
| Jain | 918 |
Shimoga Area & Households
The Total Area of Shimoga Tehsil is 1,114 Square KM, with a population density of 455 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shimoga Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Shimoga Tehsil are 214.The Total Number of households in Shimoga Tehsil are 1.18 Lac(1,17,601).
Shimoga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shimoga Tehsil, there are about 2.01 Lac (2,01,133) workers, making up nearly 39.65% of the Shimoga Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.51 Lac (1,50,938) are male workers, and about 50.20 k (50,195) are female workers.
Shimoga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.64 Lac (5,64,288) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.68 Lac (5,67,780) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.71 Lac (5,70,867) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.74 Lac (5,73,657) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.76 Lac (5,76,447) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.79 Lac (5,79,237) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.82 Lac (5,82,027) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.84 Lac (5,84,437) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.87 Lac (5,86,575) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.89 Lac (5,88,713) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.91 Lac (5,90,859) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.93 Lac (5,92,997) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.95 Lac (5,95,135) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shimoga Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.95 Lac (5,95,135), with a male population of 3.00 Lac (2,99,542) and a female population of 2.96 Lac (2,95,602). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Shimoga Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.