Shimla
District in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla is a district in Himachal Pradesh with a population of 7.9 Lakh spread across 5,007 sq km. Its literacy rate of 75.6% is above the state average of 73.4% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 972.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 69.7% | 62.8% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 31.7% | 33.4% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 93.4% | 92.0% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 923.208 | 926.444 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 69.5% | 66.2% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 41.3 | 47.5 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 3.1% | 6.4% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 111 | 46.1 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shimla district?
Shimla has a population of 7.9 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 159 people per sq km across 5,007 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Shimla?
Shimla has a literacy rate of 75.6%, which is above the Himachal Pradesh average of 73.4% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Shimla compare to Himachal Pradesh?
Shimla has a sex ratio of 915 (below state average of 972) and a literacy rate of 75.6% (above state average of 73.4%).
What data sources are used for Shimla?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.