ABOUT DISTRICT
The former summer capital of the British in India, and the present capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has been blessed with all the natural bounties which one can think of. It has got a scenic location, it is surrounded by green hills with snow capped peaks. Area wise Shimla falls at 6th place in HP.
AT A GLANCE
Literacy Rate is 83.64% in District Shimla.
| Area /% wise | Villages | Languages | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5131 sq.km. / 9.216% | 3358 | Hindi | 4,25,039 | 3,88,971 |
EVENTS
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International Shimla Summer Festival -2026 08/06/2026 - 12/06/2026Ridge, Shimla Himachal Pradesh
PUBLIC UTILITIES
HELPLINE NUMBERS
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Citizen's Call center : 155300
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Child Helpline : 1098
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Women Helpline : 1091
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Crime Stopper : 1090
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Anti Raaging HelpLine Number: 1800-180-5522