Ashta Population 2026

Ashta has a population of 53,184, making it the #1048 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 239× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

53,184

Rank in India

#1048

Coordinates

23.02°N, 76.72°E

~498 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

625 km

388 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhya Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Indore	1,994,397	#15
Bhopal	1,798,218	#18
Jabalpur	1,081,677	#47
Gwalior	1,054,420	#51
Ujjain	515,215	#101
Punāsa	350,000	#140
Dewas	289,550	#179
Satna	282,977	#185

Cities near Ashta

Ichhāwar15,221 people · ~30 km away
Sonkach16,545 people · ~39 km away
Kannod17,744 people · ~39 km away
Sehore109,118 people · ~42 km away
Shujālpur51,225 people · ~43 km away
Khātegaon25,413 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ashta?

Ashta has a population of 53,184 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1048 biggest city in India.

What region is Ashta in?

Ashta is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Ashta the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 625 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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