Shimoga
District in KARNATAKA
Shimoga District of KARNATAKA has a total population of 17,52,753 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,77,415 are males while 8,75,338 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 17,52,753
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 72.06%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 998
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.43% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 998.
Total Children
1,82,751
10.43% of population
Boys
93,221
51.0%
Girls
89,530
49.0%
Child Sex Ratio
960
girls per 1000 boys
📊 Population Density
Shimoga district has a population density of 207 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 8,477 sq. km.
Density
207
per sq. km
Total Area
8,477
sq. km
Total Population
17,52,753
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Shimoga stands at 998 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 86.07% while female literacy is at 74.84%, showing a gender gap of 11.23%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.58% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.73% of total population in Shimoga.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 17,52,753, 7,80,598 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 44.54% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 83.63% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 16.37% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,52,789
- Marginal Workers
- 1,27,809
- Non-Workers
- 9,72,155
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,77,415 males (50.1%) and 8,75,338 females (49.9%) out of 17,52,753 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 12,63,016 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 86.07%, Female 74.84%, Overall %. Gender gap is 11.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shimoga district in KARNATAKA?
Shimoga district in KARNATAKA has a total population of 17,52,753 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,77,415 males and 8,75,338 females.
What is the literacy rate of Shimoga district?
The overall literacy rate of Shimoga district is N/A%. Male literacy is 86.07% and female literacy is 74.84%.
What is the sex ratio in Shimoga district?
The sex ratio in Shimoga district is 998 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Shimoga district?
Shimoga district has 1,82,751 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 93,221 are boys and 89,530 are girls. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Shimoga district?
Shimoga district has a population density of 207 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 8,477 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Shimoga district?
Out of the total population of 17,52,753, 7,80,598 people (44.5%) are engaged in work activities in Shimoga district.