Shimoga
Shimoga is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Shimoga district is 8,478 km², which includes 8,240.08 km² of rural area and 237.92 km² of urban area. There are about 1,444 villages in Shimoga district.
For administrative convenience, Shimoga district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 7 talukas in Shimoga district. Here is the list of all Shimoga Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Shimoga District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhadravati | 686 | 3,39,846 |
| 2 | Hosanagara | 1,428 | 1,18,220 |
| 3 | Sagar | 1,935 | 2,06,319 |
| 4 | Shikarpur | 911 | 2,38,229 |
| 5 | Shimoga | 1,114 | 5,07,324 |
| 6 | Sorab | 1,150 | 2,00,809 |
| 7 | Tirthahalli | 1,254 | 1,42,006 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Sagar is the largest taluka in shimoga district, covering an area of 1935.00 km², while Bhadravati is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 686.00 km². Shimoga is the most populous, whereas Hosanagara is the least populous taluka in shimoga district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Sagar | Shimoga |
| Smallest Tehsil | Bhadravati | Bhadravati |
Population of Shimoga District
The population of Shimoga 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 Shimoga, 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,52,753 | 11,29,026 | 6,23,727 |
| Total Male Population | 8,77,415 | 5,65,821 | 3,11,594 |
| Total Female Population | 8,75,338 | 5,63,205 | 3,12,133 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,82,751 | 1,19,703 | 63,048 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 93,221 | 61,149 | 32,072 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 89,530 | 58,554 | 30,976 |
| Literate Population | 12,63,016 | 7,70,817 | 4,92,199 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,74,938 | 4,19,590 | 2,55,348 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,88,078 | 3,51,227 | 2,36,851 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,89,737 | 3,58,209 | 1,31,528 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,02,477 | 1,46,231 | 56,246 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,87,260 | 2,11,978 | 75,282 |
| Households | 4,06,816 | 2,59,456 | 1,47,360 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Shimoga district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Shimoga district is 17,52,753, including 8,77,415 males and 8,75,338 females. In rural areas, it is 11,29,026, including 5,65,821 males and 5,63,205 females. In urban areas, it is 6,23,727, including 3,11,594 males and 3,12,133 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Shimoga district is 1,82,751, including 93,221 boys and 89,530 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,19,703, including 61,149 boys and 58,554 girls. In urban areas, it is 63,048, including 32,072 boys and 30,976 girls.
- Literate population in Shimoga district is around 12,63,016, including 6,74,938 males and 5,88,078 females. In rural areas, it is 7,70,817, including 4,19,590 males and 3,51,227 females. In urban areas, it is 4,92,199, including 2,55,348 males and 2,36,851 females.
- Illiterate population in Shimoga district is about 4,89,737, including 2,02,477 males and 2,87,260 females. In rural areas, it is 3,58,209, including 1,46,231 males and 2,11,978 females. In urban areas, it is 1,31,528, including 56,246 males and 75,282 females.
- There are about 4,06,816 households in Shimoga district, including 2,59,456 in rural areas and 1,47,360 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Shimoga. 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,08,158 | 2,25,316 | 82,842 |
| SC Male Population | 1,53,546 | 1,12,674 | 40,872 |
| SC Female Population | 1,54,612 | 1,12,642 | 41,970 |
| Total ST Population | 65,412 | 49,963 | 15,449 |
| ST Male Population | 32,707 | 25,045 | 7,662 |
| ST Female Population | 32,705 | 24,918 | 7,787 |
| Population Density | 207 / km² | 137 / km² | 2,622 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Shimoga district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shimoga district is approximately 3,08,158, including 1,53,546 males and 1,54,612 females. In rural areas, it is 2,25,316, including 1,12,674 males and 1,12,642 females. In urban areas, it is 82,842, including 40,872 males and 41,970 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shimoga district is about 65,412, including 32,707 males and 32,705 females. In rural areas, it is 49,963, including 25,045 males and 24,918 females. In urban areas, it is 15,449, including 7,662 males and 7,787 females.
- Overall population density of Shimoga district is around 207 people per km². Rural areas have about 137 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,622 people per km².