Amritsar Population 2026
Amritsar has a population of 1,159,227, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,159,227
Rank in India
#44
Coordinates
31.62°N, 74.88°E
~244 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
402 km
250 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Punjab
Cities near Amritsar
- Nangli20,440 people · ~7 km away
- Jandiāla Gurū29,232 people · ~16 km away
- Tarn Taran66,847 people · ~20 km away
- Ajnāla21,107 people · ~27 km away
- Bhikkiwind Uttār20,526 people · ~34 km away
- Batāla158,621 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Amritsar?
Amritsar has a population of 1,159,227 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in India.
What region is Amritsar in?
Amritsar is located in Punjab, India.
Is Amritsar the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 402 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.