Categories in Shimoga
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Shimoga
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping other | 1,385 | — |
| Shopping | 1,337 | — |
| Hindu temple | 1,174 | — |
| Restaurants | 880 | — |
| Education | 879 | — |
| Clothing stores | 750 | — |
| Electronics stores | 624 | 21 years |
| Hardware store | 599 | — |
| Religion | 456 | — |
| Car repair | 451 | — |
Shimoga Facts
| Area | 44.9 km² |
| Population | 397,889 |
| Male Population | 200,199 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 197,690 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +28.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.1% |
| Median Age | 28.8 years (Male: 28.5, Female: 29.1) |
| Area Codes | 8182 |
| Neighborhoods | Durgigudi, Gandhi Bazar, KR Puram, Tilak Nagar, Durgigudi, Lashkar Mohalla, KR Puram, Tank Mohalla |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.93157, 75.56791 |
| Pin Codes | 577201, 577202, 577203, 577204, 577211, More |
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Shimoga Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 309,309 | 382,598 | 397,579 | 380,820 | 397,889 |
| Population Density | 6,892.7 / km² | 8,525.9 / km² | 8,859.7 / km² | 8,486.2 / km² | 8,866.6 / km² |
Shimoga Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimoga | +23.1% | -0.5% | -4.2% |
| Karnataka | +93% | +43.6% | +21.3% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Shimoga Median Age
Median Age: 28.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimoga | 28.8 yrs | 29.1 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
| Karnataka | 27.3 yrs | 27.7 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Shimoga Population Density
Population Density: 8,867 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimoga | 397,889 | 44.9 km² | 8,867 / km² |
| Karnataka | 65.4 million | 191,736.8 km² | 341 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Shimoga Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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 Shimoga
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Shimoga
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Shimoga
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Shimoga
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Shimoga
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Shimoga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimoga | 690,615 tn | 1.74 tn | 15,389.7 tons/km² |
| Karnataka | 96,165,493 tn | 1.47 tn | 501.5 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 690,615 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,389.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 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.
Shimoga
Shimoga, officially renamed as Shivamogga, is a city and the district headquarters of Shimoga District in the central part of the state of Karnataka, India. The city lies on the banks of the Tunga River. Being the gateway for the hilly region of the ..
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