Shimoga is a district in Karnataka, India is an administrative division of India. Shimoga district is further subdivided into sub-divisions/tehsils or talukas. As per the Census 2011 Shimoga District's total population is 1752753. Total geographical area is 8478.00 Ha. Total number of households in Shimoga District are 406816. Total male population in wardha is 877415 and female population is 875338. Total population under the age of six is 182751.
Total literacy rate of Shimoga district is 80.45 %. Sex ratio of wardha District is 998 per 1000 male. Population Density of Shimoga District is 207/Ha.
Census Data of Shimoga District, India --Census 2011
| Population | Area (Ha) | Density (P/Ha) | Sex Ratio | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1752753 | 8478.00 | 207 | 998 | 80.45% |
Shimoga District Census 2011 Data ---Census 2011
| Description | Census 2011 Data |
|---|---|
| District Name | Shimoga |
| State Name | Karnataka |
| Total Population | 1752753 |
| Total Area | 8478 (Ha) |
| Total No of House Holds | 406816 |
| Total Male Population | 877415 |
| Total Female Population | 875338 |
| 0-6 Age group Total Population | 182751 |
| 0-6 Age group Male Population | 93221 |
| 0-6 Age group Male Population | 89530 |
| Total Person Literates | 1263016 |
| Total Male Literates | 674938 |
| Total Female Literates | 588078 |
| Total Person Illiterates | 489737 |
| Total Male Illiterates | 202477 |
| Total Female Illiterates | 287260 |
| Scheduled Cast Persons | 308158 |
| Scheduled Cast Males | 153546 |
| Scheduled Cast Females | 154612 |
| Scheduled Tribe Persons | 32705 |
| Scheduled Tribe Males | 32707 |
| Scheduled Tribe Females | 32705 |
Shimoga Rural/Urban Census 2011 Data
Total rural population of Shimoga is 1129026 which is 64.41% of total Shimoga’s population and urban population is 239508 about 13.66% of total population. In Shimoga sex ratio in rural area is 995 and urban area is 1011 per 1000 male persons. Literacy % in rural area is 76.37% as compared to urban area which is 87.93%.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1129026 | 239508 |
| Population (%) | 64.41 % | 13.66 % |
| Male Population | 565821 | 119077 |
| Female Population | 563205 | 120431 |
| Sex Ratio | 995 | 1011 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 61149 | 11344 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 958 | 963 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 10.6% | 9.65% |
| Households in Shimoga | 259456 | 57838 |
| Literates | 770817 | 190262 |
| Literacy % | 76.37% | 87.93% |
| Male Literacy | 83.14% | 91.4% |
| Female Literacy | 69.6% | 84.51% |
Religon wise cesnus 2011 Data of Shimoga
| Religion | Total Population | Male Population | Female Population | Percentage | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1479424 | 739776 | 739648 | 84.41% | 79.63% |
| Muslim | 234664 | 118832 | 115832 | 13.39% | 84.32% |
| Christian | 26521 | 12709 | 13812 | 1.51% | 90.18% |
| Sikh | 400 | 212 | 188 | 0.02% | 83.76% |
| Buddhist | 120 | 53 | 67 | 0.01% | 85.59% |
| Jain | 9234 | 4646 | 4588 | 0.53% | 88.22% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 367 | 186 | 181 | 0.02% | 90.06% |
| Religion not stated | 2023 | 1001 | 1022 | 0.12% | 77.12% |
Shimoga Working Population ---Census 2011
Total working population of Shimoga is 780598 which are either main or marginal workers. Total workers in Shimoga are 780598 out of which 534487 are male and 246111 are female. Total main workers are 652789 out of which male main workers are 480996 and female main workers are 171793. Total marginal workers of Shimoga are 127809.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Workers | 780598 | 534487 | 246111 |
| Main Workers | 652789 | 480996 | 171793 |
| Main Workers Cultivators | 189098 | 153192 | 35906 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 179780 | 103742 | 76038 |
| Household Industries | 10772 | 7438 | 3334 |
| Other Workers | 273139 | 216624 | 56515 |
| Marginal Workers | 127809 | 53491 | 74318 |
| Non Working Persons | 972155 | 342928 | 629227 |
List of Town/City in Shimoga District as per Census 2011
List of Town/City of Shimoga with Population, Sex Ratio,Workers Profile and Literacy rate as per the Census 2011 data.
| # | Town/City | Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhadravati (CMC) | 151102 | 1014 |
| 2 | Hosanagara (TP) | 5839 | 1057 |
| 3 | Jog Kargal (TP) | 10847 | 1018 |
| 4 | Sagar (CMC) | 54550 | 1013 |
| 5 | Shikarpur (TMC) | 36015 | 996 |
| 6 | Shimoga (CMC) | 322650 | 991 |
| 7 | Siralkoppa (TP) | 16864 | 986 |
| 8 | Sorab (TP) | 11332 | 1015 |
| 9 | Tirthahalli (TP) | 14528 | 1048 |
List of Sub-District/Teshil/Blocks (CD) in District-Shimoga, Karnataka as per Census 2011
List of Sub-District/Teshil of Shimoga with Population, Sex Ratio and Literacy rate as per the Census 2011 data.
Shimoga District MAP Karnataka
Shimoga Map on Google Map INDIA. To get google area map of Shimoga Karnataka India Click on ... Show On Google Map