Shimla ( Rural ) Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Shimla ( Rural ) Population 2026
1,13,755 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,15,838
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 10.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 951
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 4,402
Girls 4,188
Literacy Gap
9.2% Diff Male Literacy 83.8%
Female Literacy 74.6%
SC Population
23,732
28.1% of total
ST Population
330
0.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 50%
Main Workers 33,854
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 8,451
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 44.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 50.4%
Agricultural Laborers 3.0%
Household Industries 2.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shimla ( Rural ) in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Shimla ( Rural ) in 2026 is 1,13,567. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Shimla ( Rural )? ▼
The literacy rate of Shimla ( Rural ) is 79.39% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Shimla ( Rural )? ▼
The sex ratio of Shimla ( Rural ) is 917 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Shimla ( Rural ) in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Shimla ( Rural ) in 2027 is 1,15,838. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Shimla ( Rural ) population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Shimla ( Rural ). The Census 2011 population was 84,382. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Shimla ( Rural ) in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Shimla ( Rural ) had a total population of 84,382. This comprised 44,022 males and 40,360 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Shimla District
#3 of 17
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#26 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Shimla ( Rural ) | Shimla Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 79.39% | 71.39% ↑ 8.0%
| 71.92% ↑ 7.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 917 | 937 ↓ 20 | 975 ↓ 58 |
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