Shimla Urban

Shimla Urban is a Town and Tehsil in Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Shimla Urban Block (CD) is 00182. The total area of Shimla Urban Tehsil is 35 km². Shimla Urban has a sex ratio of approximately 820 females per 1,000 males.

Population of Shimla Urban Tehsil

The population profile of Shimla Urban Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Shimla Urban Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,69,578 N/A 1,69,578
Male Population 93,152 N/A 93,152
Female Population 76,426 N/A 76,426
Child Population (Age 0–6) 13,571 N/A 13,571
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,179 N/A 7,179
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,392 N/A 6,392
Literate Population 1,46,062 N/A 1,46,062
Literate Male Population 81,495 N/A 81,495
Literate Female Population 64,567 N/A 64,567
Illiterate Population 23,516 N/A 23,516
Illiterate Male Population 11,657 N/A 11,657
Illiterate Female Population 11,859 N/A 11,859
Total Households 46,306 N/A 46,306

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 1,69,578 people. Includes nearly 93,152 males and 76,426 females. Urban population is nearly 1,69,578 people.
  • There are around 13,571 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 7,179 boys and 6,392 girls.
  • Literate population is about 1,46,062 people. Non-literate population is around 23,516 people.
  • There are nearly 46,306 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Shimla Urban Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 29,601 N/A 29,601
SC Male Population 16,041 N/A 16,041
SC Female Population 13,560 N/A 13,560
Total ST Population 2,765 N/A 2,765
ST Male Population 1,459 N/A 1,459
ST Female Population 1,306 N/A 1,306
Population Density 4,798 / km² N/A 4,798 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shimla Urban Tehsil is approximately 29,601 people, including 16,041 males and 13,560 females. Nearly 29,601 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shimla Urban Tehsil is about 2,765 people, including 1,459 males and 1,306 females. Nearly 2,765 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 4,798 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 4,798 people per sq. km.