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Shimla

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About the district

Shimla — district of Himachal Pradesh

Shimla is a district in Himachal Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Shimla

Queen of Hills

Summer capital of British India; toy train + Mall Road.

District HQ
Shimla

Must-visit places in Shimla

hill

Mall Road + Ridge

Pedestrian colonial-era promenade + Christ Church.

  • hill
    Kalka-Shimla Toy Train

    1903 UNESCO narrow-gauge mountain railway — 102 tunnels.

  • temple
    Jakhoo Temple

    Hanuman temple + 108 ft statue on Shimla's highest peak.

  • hill
    Kufri

    Ski + adventure point — 15 km from Shimla.

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Then & Now

Shimla district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
6,11,735
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
7,21,237
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,29,671
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
1,52,886
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 3,391 villages

Shimla district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,13,813Census 2011
Female population
2,97,922Census 2011
Sex ratio
949 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,29,671Census 2011
SC population
1,78,977Census 2011
ST population
5,399Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
7,21,237+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,52,886RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,45,758Census 2011
Cultivators
1,54,938Census 2011
Agri labourers
16,685Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
26,590 / 1,21,50222% complete
SBM-G toilets
6,743Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Shimla district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
29 of 3,391 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Temple· 26
  • School· 19
  • High school· 7
  • Hospital· 5
  • College· 3

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Shimla district.

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All 26 mandals of Shimla

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3391 villages · 412 GPs
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Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Shimla

How many mandals and villages are in Shimla district?

Shimla district has 26 mandals and 3,391 revenue villages across 412 gram panchayats in Himachal Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Shimla district?

The district headquarters of Shimla is —.

What is the pincode of Shimla district?

Shimla district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Shimla may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Shimla fall under?

Shimla district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

When was Shimla district formed?

Shimla district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Shimla district?

Major rivers in Shimla district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Shimla

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(6 nearest)