Aurangabad Population 2026
Aurangabad has a population of 1,175,116, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Maharashtra. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,175,116
Rank in India
#42
Coordinates
19.88°N, 75.34°E
~588 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
991 km
615 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maharashtra
Cities near Aurangabad
- Wadgaon Kolhati65,620 people · ~12 km away
- Ranjangaon S42,877 people · ~14 km away
- Kannad42,056 people · ~47 km away
- Ambad31,553 people · ~55 km away
- Jālna285,577 people · ~57 km away
- Sillod58,230 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aurangabad?
Aurangabad has a population of 1,175,116 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in India.
What region is Aurangabad in?
Aurangabad is located in Maharashtra, India.
Is Aurangabad the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 991 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.