Ajmer Population 2026

Ajmer has a population of 542,321, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Rajasthan. It is about 23× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ajmer (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

542,321

Rank in India

#94

Coordinates

26.45°N, 74.64°E

~475 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

350 km

217 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rajasthan

City	Population	Rank in India
Jaipur	3,046,163	#10
Jodhpur	1,056,191	#50
Kota	1,001,694	#55
Bikaner	644,406	#79
Udaipur	451,100	#115
Bhilwara	359,483	#137
Alwar	322,568	#150
Bharatpur	252,838	#201

Cities near Ajmer

Nasīrābād51,747 people · ~19 km away
Kishangarh154,886 people · ~26 km away
Beāwar151,152 people · ~50 km away
Gulābpura27,215 people · ~61 km away
Makrāna94,487 people · ~66 km away
Kekri41,890 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ajmer?

Ajmer has a population of 542,321 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in India.

What region is Ajmer in?

Ajmer is located in Rajasthan, India.

Is Ajmer the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 350 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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