Shimoga Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of Shimoga in 2025 | 1,996,736 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 999,551 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 997,185 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 1,752,753 |
| Male Population | 877,415 |
| Female Population | 875,338 |
| Area (km2) | 8,478 |
| Density/km2 | 207 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 998 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 960 |
| Literates | 1,263,016 |
| Male Literates | 674,938 |
| Female Literates | 588,078 |
| Average Literacy | 80.45% |
| Male Literacy | 86.07% |
| Female Literacy | 74.84% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 182,751 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 93,221 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 89,530 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.43% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.62% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.23% |
Shimoga Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,479,424 |
84.41% |
1,685,360 |
| Muslims | 234,664 |
13.39% |
267,329 |
| Christian | 26,521 |
1.51% |
30,213 |
| Sikh | 400 |
0.02% |
456 |
| Buddhist | 120 |
0.01% |
137 |
| Jain | 9,234 |
0.53% |
10,519 |
| Not Stated | 2,023 |
0.12% |
2,305 |
| Others | 367 |
0.02% |
418 |
| Total | 1,752,753 |
100.00% |
1,996,736 |
City/Metros in Shimoga District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Bhadravati (Municipal Council) | 151,102 | 172,135 |
| Shimoga (Municipal Council) | 322,650 | 367,563 |