Shimoga District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Shimoga, a district of Karnataka
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Karnataka. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Shimoga District of Karnataka.
In 2011, Shimoga had population of 1,752,753 of which male and female were 877,415 and 875,338 respectively. In 2001 census, Shimoga had a population of 1,642,545 of which males
were 830,559 and remaining 811,986 were females. Shimoga District population
constituted 2.87 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Shimoga District was at 3.11
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 6.71 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Shimoga District recorded increase
of 13.10 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Shimoga Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Shimoga in 2011 were 80.45 compared to 80.45 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 86.07 and 74.84 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 82.01 and 66.88 in Shimoga District. Total literate in Shimoga District were 1,263,016 of which male and female were 674,938 and 588,078 respectively. In 2001, Shimoga District had 1,068,934 in its district.
Shimoga Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Shimoga, it stood at 998 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 978. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 956 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Shimoga District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.41 % | 1,479,424 |
| Muslims | 13.39 % | 234,664 |
| Christian | 1.51 % | 26,521 |
| Sikh | 0.02 % | 400 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 % | 120 |
| Jain | 0.53 % | 9,234 |
| Others | 0.02 % | 367 |
| Not Stated | 0.12 % | 2,023 |
Shimoga Population 2024
What is the population of Shimoga district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Shimoga was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Shimoga 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,752,753 | 17.53 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 1,850,000 | 18.53 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 1,860,000 | 18.62 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 1,860,000 | 18.69 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 1,870,000 | 18.76 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 1,880,000 | 18.82 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 1,880,000 | 18.86 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 1,890,000 | 18.90 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 1,890,000 | 18.94 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 1,890,000 | 18.97 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 1,890,000 | 18.99 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 1,900,000 | 19.01 Lakhs |
Shimoga Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17.53 Lakhs | 16.43 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 1,752,753 | 1,642,545 |
| Male | 877,415 | 830,559 |
| Female | 875,338 | 811,986 |
| Population Growth | 6.71% | 13.10% |
| Area Sq. Km | 8,478 | 8,495 |
| Density/km2 | 207 | 193 |
| Proportion to Karnataka Population | 2.87% | 3.11% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 998 | 978 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 960 | 956 |
| Average Literacy | 80.45 | 74.52 |
| Male Literacy | 86.07 | 82.01 |
| Female Literacy | 74.84 | 66.88 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 182,751 | 208,163 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.43% | 12.67% |
Shimoga Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Shimoga. There were total 182,751 children under age of 0-6 against 208,163 of 2001 census. Of total 182,751 male and female were 93,221 and 89,530 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 960 compared to 956 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 10.43 percent of Shimoga District compared to 12.67 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.24 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Shimoga Houseless Data
In 2011, total 610 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Shimoga district of Karnataka. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 2,277. This approx 0.12990991885337% of total population of Shimoga district.
Shimoga District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Shimoga district for 2011 is 207 people per sq. km. In 2001, Shimoga district density was at 193 people per sq. km. Shimoga district administers 8,478 square kilometers of areas.
Shimoga District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Shimoga population for 2011 census, 35.59 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 623,727 people lives in urban areas of which males are 311,594 and females are 312,133.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Shimoga district is 1002 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Shimoga district was 966 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 63,048 of which males and females were 32,072 and 30,976. This child population figure of Shimoga district is 10.29 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Shimoga district as per census 2011 is 87.79 % of which males and females are 91.35 % and 84.24 % literates respectively.
In actual number 492,199 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 255,348 and 236,851 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 64.41 % population of Shimoga districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Shimoga district population living in rural areas is 1,129,026 of which males and females are 565,821 and 563,205 respectively.
In rural areas of Shimoga district, sex ratio is 995 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Shimoga district is considered, figure is 958 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 119,703 in rural areas of which males were 61,149 and females were 58,554. The child population comprises 10.81 % of total rural population of Shimoga district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Shimoga district is 76.37 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 83.14 and 69.60 percent respectively.
In total, 770,817 people were literate of which males and females were 419,590 and 351,227 respectively.
All details regarding Shimoga District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Shimoga District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 64.41 % | 35.59 % |
| Total Population | 1,129,026 | 623,727 |
| Male Population | 565,821 | 311,594 |
| Female Population | 563,205 | 312,133 |
| Sex Ratio | 995 | 1002 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 958 | 966 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 119,703 | 63,048 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 61,149 | 32,072 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 58,554 | 30,976 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 10.60 % | 10.11 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 10.81 % | 10.29 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 10.40 % | 9.92 % |
| Literates | 770,817 | 492,199 |
| Male Literates | 419,590 | 255,348 |
| Female Literates | 351,227 | 236,851 |
| Average Literacy | 76.37 % | 87.79 % |
| Male Literacy | 83.14 % | 91.35 % |
| Female Literacy | 69.60 % | 84.24 % |
City/Metros in Shimoga District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Shimoga District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Shimoga District | |||
| Cities inside Shimoga District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimoga (Municipal Council) | 322,650 | 162,018 | 160,632 |
| Bhadravati (Municipal Council) | 151,102 | 75,009 | 76,093 |