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| State | Himachal Pradesh,  India |
| Headquarters | Shimla |
| Area | 5,131 km2 (1,981 sq mi) |
| Population | 7,21,745 (2001) |
| Population density | 141 /km2 (365.2/sq mi) |
| Urban population | 23.12% |
| Sex ratio | 898 |
| Average annual precipitation | 1253 mm |
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Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, lies between the longitude 77.00" and 78.19" east and latitude 30.45" and 31.44" north, has its headquarters at Shimla city. It is surrounded by Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in the east, Uttarakhand in the south, Sirmaur in the west. The elevation of the district ranges from 300 metres (984 ft) to 6,000 metres (19,685 ft). The topology is rugged and tough.
Shimla district derives its name from Shimla town which used to be a small village. Shimla district came into existence from 1 September 1972 on the reorganisation of the districts of the state.
The most commonly practised religion in the district is Hinduism. Hindi and Pahari are the languages spoken here. Agriculture is the major source of income.
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