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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Shimla
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 1,065 | — |
| Shopping | 1,025 | — |
| Other accommodation | 999 | 27 years |
| Travel agencies | 851 | 13 years |
| Restaurants | 845 | — |
| Education | 717 | 43 years |
| Shopping other | 712 | — |
| Public administration | 521 | — |
| Apartments | 432 | — |
| Clothing stores | 403 | — |
| Corporate management | 376 | 14 years |
| Electronics stores | 372 | 19 years |
| Hindu temple | 359 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 320 | — |
| Religion | 319 | — |
| Hardware store | 314 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 297 | 21 years |
| Tour operators | 290 | — |
Shimla Facts
| Area | 38.0 km² |
| Population | 255,785 |
| Male Population | 140,154 (54.8%) |
| Female Population | 115,631 (45.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +79.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.0% |
| Median Age | 28.7 years (Male: 28.8, Female: 28.7) |
| Area Codes | 177 |
| Neighborhoods | Lower Bazar, The Mall, Lakkar Bazar, New Shimla, Dhalli |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.10442, 77.16662 |
| Pin Codes | 171001, 171002, 171003, 171004, 171005, More |
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Shimla Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 142,383 | 189,607 | 214,890 | 247,657 | 255,785 |
| Population Density | 3,746.9 / km² | 4,989.7 / km² | 5,655 / km² | 6,517.3 / km² | 6,731.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shimla Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 15.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla | +73.9% | +30.6% | +15.2% |
| Himachal Pradesh | +89.6% | +39.4% | +19% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shimla Median Age
Median Age: 28.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla | 28.7 yrs | 28.7 yrs | 28.8 yrs |
| Himachal Pradesh | 28.1 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 27.5 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Shimla Population Density
Population Density: 6,731 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla | 255,785 | 38 km² | 6,731 / km² |
| Himachal Pradesh | 7.2 million | 55,701.2 km² | 130 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shimla Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Shimla
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Shimla
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Shimla
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Shimla
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Shimla CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla | 564,190 tn | 2.21 tn | 14,847.1 tons/km² |
| Himachal Pradesh | 13,397,153 tn | 1.85 tn | 240.5 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Shimla CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 564,190 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,847.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16/18 | 10:06 PM | 3.2 | 84.7 km | 10,000 m | 25km NNW of Sarahan, India | usgs.gov |
| 10/27/17 | 2:37 AM | 4.1 | 97.2 km | 14,960 m | 31km E of Kulu, India | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/16 | 3:38 AM | 4.1 | 59.2 km | 10,000 m | 2km E of Rohru, India | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/16 | 1:35 AM | 4.5 | 64.5 km | 10,000 m | 5km NE of Rampur, India | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/16 | 1:14 AM | 4.6 | 66.1 km | 10,000 m | 7km ENE of Rampur, India | usgs.gov |
| 8/1/16 | 1:38 PM | 4.5 | 28.9 km | 35,060 m | 15km WNW of Seoni, India | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/15 | 1:04 AM | 4.2 | 57.7 km | 36,040 m | 10km NE of Sundarnagar, India | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/13 | 10:13 AM | 4.4 | 94.7 km | 38,330 m | 1km WSW of Una, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/10 | 7:25 AM | 5 | 64.2 km | 18,800 m | Himachal Pradesh, India | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/08 | 3:09 PM | 4.5 | 67.3 km | 17,100 m | Himachal Pradesh, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Shimla
Shimla (Hindi: शिमला; English pronunciation: /ˈʃɪmlə/; Hindi: [ˈʃɪmlaː]), also known as Simla, is the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, located in northern India. Shimla is bounded by Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in the e..
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