Shimlon Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shimlon Village has a population of 476 (476) with 255 (255) males and 221 (221) females.The sex ratio in Shimlon is 867, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shimlon Village is 71 (71) which is 14.92% of Shimlon Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shimlon Village is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Shimlon village is listed as part of the Raghunathpur - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

476

Toatl Population

255

Male Population

221

Female Population

Shimlon Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shimlon Village current estimated population is projected to be 519 (519), indicating a 8.86% increased from Shimlon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 276 , and the estimated female population is 243 .

Shimlon Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shimlon Village estimated population is projected to be 521 (521), projecting a 9.38% increased from Shimlon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 278 , and the estimated female population is 244 .

Shimlon Literacy Rate

Shimlon Village has a literacy rate of 64.94% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shimlon Village is 82.57 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shimlon Village is 44.39 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shimlon

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.94 82.57 44.39
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 64.94 82.57 44.39

Shimlon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shimlon Village is 240 (240) with 132 (132) males and 108 (108) females, which is 50.42% of Shimlon Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 819 females for every 1000 males.

Shimlon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shimlon Village is 155 (155) with 78 (78) males and 77 (77) females, which is 32.56% of Shimlon Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shimlon

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 867
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 867

Shimlon Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shimlon Village are 103 (103).

Shimlon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shimlon Village, there are about 131 (131) workers, making up nearly 27.52% of the Shimlon Village total population. Out of these, around 126 (126) are male workers, and about 5 (5) are female workers.

Shimlon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 519 (519) 8.86%
2025 521 (521) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 523 (523) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 525 (525) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 527 (527) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 528 (528) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 530 (530) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 531 (531) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 532 (532) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 533 (533) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 534 (534) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 534 (534) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 535 (535) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shimlon Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 535 (535), with a male population of 283 (283) and a female population of 252 (252). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Shimlon Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Shimlon Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Gopal Chak 126
2 Namabathan 250
3 Lachhmanpur 1,011
4 Jarukhamar 473
5 Gagra 1,947
6 Shiulibari 0
7 Digardi 151
8 Shikratanr 511
9 Kelahi 222
10 Layekdi 398

Shimlon Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shimlon is 476 (476).

The estimated population of Shimlon in 2024 is approximately 519 (519).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shimlon is 240 (50.42%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 155 (32.56%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shimlon is 64.94%, with male literacy at 82.57% and female literacy at 44.39%.

The sex ratio in Shimlon is 867 females for every 1000 males.

Shimlon population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.