Ariyalūr Population 2026
Ariyalūr has a population of 29,144, making it the #2021 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 435× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,144
Rank in India
#2021
Coordinates
11.14°N, 79.08°E
~82 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,954 km
1,213 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Ariyalūr
- Perambalur49,648 people · ~23 km away
- Jayamkondacholapuram33,945 people · ~32 km away
- Kumbakonam167,155 people · ~40 km away
- Thanjavur291,067 people · ~40 km away
- Nānjikkottai32,689 people · ~46 km away
- Virudhachalam73,585 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ariyalūr?
Ariyalūr has a population of 29,144 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2021 biggest city in India.
What region is Ariyalūr in?
Ariyalūr is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Ariyalūr the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,954 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.