Bālāghāt Population 2026

Bālāghāt has a population of 84,261, making it the #623 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 151× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

84,261

Rank in India

#623

Coordinates

21.82°N, 80.19°E

~319 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

814 km

505 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 Bālāghāt

Wārāseonī27,494 people · ~16 km away
Gondiā132,813 people · ~40 km away
Katangi15,321 people · ~40 km away
Baihar16,650 people · ~49 km away
Tirorā25,181 people · ~53 km away
Malajkhand34,176 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bālāghāt?

Bālāghāt has a population of 84,261 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #623 biggest city in India.

What region is Bālāghāt in?

Bālāghāt is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Bālāghāt the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 814 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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