Shimla
District in HIMACHAL PRADESH
Shimla District of HIMACHAL PRADESH has a total population of 8,14,010 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 4,25,039 are males while 3,88,971 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 8,14,010
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 75.26%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 915
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Shimla has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.02% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 925 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 915.
Total Children
81,564
10.02% of population
Boys
42,376
52.0%
Girls
39,188
48.0%
Child Sex Ratio
925
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Shimla stands at 915 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 89.59% while female literacy is at 77.13%, showing a gender gap of 12.46%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 26.51% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.08% of total population in Shimla.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 8,14,010, 4,30,926 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 52.94% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 72.35% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 27.65% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 3,11,770
- Marginal Workers
- 1,19,156
- Non-Workers
- 3,83,084
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Rampur
Population: 77,542
Nankhari
Population: 26,238
Kumharsain
Population: 43,062
Seoni
Population: 35,379
Shimla ( Rural )
Population: 84,382
Shimla (urban)
Population: 1,69,578
Junga
Population: 13,398
Theog
Population: 84,684
Chaupal
Population: 31,118
Cheta
Population: 19,460
Nerua
Population: 36,517
Jubbal
Population: 37,637
Kotkhai
Population: 39,205
Tikar
Population: 13,806
Rohru
Population: 49,490
Chirgaon
Population: 46,142
Dodra Kwar
Population: 6,372
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 4,25,039 males (52.2%) and 3,88,971 females (47.8%) out of 8,14,010 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 6,12,642 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 89.59%, Female 77.13%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.5%.
Other Districts in HIMACHAL PRADESH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shimla district in HIMACHAL PRADESH?
Shimla district in HIMACHAL PRADESH has a total population of 8,14,010 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 4,25,039 males and 3,88,971 females.
What is the literacy rate of Shimla district?
The overall literacy rate of Shimla district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.59% and female literacy is 77.13%.
What is the sex ratio in Shimla district?
The sex ratio in Shimla district is 915 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Shimla district?
Shimla district has 81,564 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 42,376 are boys and 39,188 are girls. The child sex ratio is 925 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Shimla district?
Out of the total population of 8,14,010, 4,30,926 people (52.9%) are engaged in work activities in Shimla district.