Shimla

Shimla is a district in the Himachal Pradesh State of India. Total area of Shimla is 5,131 km² including 5,075.57 km² rural area and 55.43 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Shimla has a population of 8,14,010 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,01,351 while rural population is 6,12,659. Shimla has a sex ratio of approximately 915 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 159 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,84,362 houses in the district, including 54,508 urban houses and 1,29,854 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 2,705 villages in shimla district.

The Shimla district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Rampur is the largest tehsil in shimla district covering area of 832.16 km² while Shimla (urban) is the smallest tehsil in shimla district covering area of 35.34 km². Shimla (urban) is the most populous whereas Dodra Kwar is the least populous tehsil in shimla district. There are 17 tehsils in Shimla district. Here is the list of all Shimla Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Shimla District

Population of Shimla District

The population of Shimla offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Shimla, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Shimla. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.