Shimla
Shimla is a district and city located in Himachal Pradesh State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Shimla district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Shimla District overview
Shimla is Town in Himachal Pradesh serves as administrative headquarter of Shimla district. Total area of Shimla District is 5,131 km² including 5,076 km² rural area and 55 km² urban area. There are 17 Tehsils part of Shimla District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Shimla District, Shimla has 3231 villages.
Rampur is the largest tehsil in Shimla district by area covering 832.159 km2 and Shimla urban is the smallest tehsil in Shimla district by area covering 35.34 km2. Shimla urban is the largest tehsil by population while Dodra Kwar is the smallest tehsil by population in Shimla district.
Population of Shimla District
As of the 2011 census, Shimla district has a population of approximately 814,010 peoples which is divided into urban population of 201,351 and rular population of 612,659. The population density in Shimla region is about 159.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 425,039 | 388,971 | 814,010 |
| Rural | 314,295 | 298,364 | 612,659 |
| Urban | 110,744 | 90,607 | 201,351 |
Households of Shimla District
There are about 184,362 houses in the district, including 54,508 urban houses and 129,854 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.42 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 184,362 |
| Rural | 129,854 |
| Urban | 54,508 |
List Of Tehsil in Shimla District
Shimla district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 17 tehsils in Shimla district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Shimla:
| Tehsil | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Chaupal | 320.1 | 31,118 |
| Cheta | 166.4 | 19,460 |
| Chirgaon | 645.3 | 46,142 |
| Dodra Kwar | 354.4 | 6,372 |
| Jubbal | 311.4 | 37,637 |
| Junga | 106.6 | 13,398 |
| Kotkhai | 243.6 | 39,205 |
| Kumharsain | 227.3 | 43,062 |
| Nankhari | 157.3 | 26,238 |
| Nerua | 355.6 | 36,517 |
| Rampur | 832.2 | 77,542 |
| Rohru | 231.9 | 49,490 |
| Seoni | 247.2 | 35,379 |
| Shimla Rural | 356.6 | 84,382 |
| Shimla urban | 35.3 | 169,578 |
| Theog | 470.1 | 84,684 |
| Tikar | 69.7 | 13,806 |
Frequently Asked Question About Shimla District
How many villages are there in Shimla district ?
There are 3231 villages in the Shimla district.
What is the population of Shimla district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Shimla district is 814,010
How many town or city are there in Shimla district ?
There are 11 town or city in the Shimla district.
How many Tehsil in Shimla district ?
There are 17 Tehsil in Shimla district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Shimla district
Rampur is the largest Tehsil in Shimla district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Shimla district ?
Shimla urban is the smallest Tehsil in Shimla district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Shimla district ?
Shimla urban is the most populated Tehsil in Shimla district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Shimla district ?
Dodra Kwar is the most least populated Tehsil in Shimla district.