Himachal Pradesh
Shimla
Queen of Hills
64/100
AverageRs 6k+1BHK Rent
AQI 38Good
Use normal cautionSafety
Good for familiesSettlement fit
City At a Glance
Population
1.7 L
Census estimate
Area
35 km²
Elevation
2276m
above sea level
Avg Temp
14°C
annual average
Cost Index
Medium
City Type
Tier 2
State
Himachal Pradesh
Coordinates
31.10°N
77.17°E
Livability Scores
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Education67
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Healthcare63
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Safety69
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Cost of Living72
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AQI78
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Transport48
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Lifestyle67
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Economy55
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Weather69
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National average
Best For
Hill StationTourismColonial
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Air Quality Index
38
Good
Air is clean — safe for all activities
Good0–50
Satisfactory51–100
Moderate101–200
Poor201–300
Very Poor301–400
Severe401–500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall
Avg Temp
14°C
Hottest
24°C
Coolest
5°C
Annual Rain
698mm
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Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall
Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted
City Essentials
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Top Hospitals
IGMC Hospital (Indira Gandhi Medical College)
Government Teaching Hospital
Kamla Nehru Hospital
Government Hospital
IGMC Maternity Hospital
Government Hospital
Cultural Climate
Hindi-dominant hill station. Easy for North Indians; accepting of outsiders.
Migrant Openness
ModerateLanguage Barrier
LowPSU Presence
Strong presenceCity Character
Himachal Pradesh capital; popular with tourists and government officials. Hindi-speaking.
Neighbourhoods
5 localities mapped in Shimla
Rent ranges, schools, hospitals and vibe — area by area.
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