Bareilly Population 2026

Bareilly has a population of 745,435, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

745,435

Rank in India

#72

Coordinates

28.37°N, 79.43°E

~178 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

218 km

135 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Kanpur	2,823,249	#11
Lucknow	2,472,011	#12
Agra	1,430,055	#27
Meerut	1,223,184	#36
Ghāziābād	1,199,191	#40
Varanasi	1,164,404	#43
Prayagraj	1,073,438	#48
Alīgarh	753,207	#71

Cities near Bareilly

Farīdpur71,783 people · ~20 km away
Nawābganj34,134 people · ~28 km away
Aonla50,011 people · ~28 km away
Bīsalpur68,355 people · ~37 km away
Mīrānpur Katra29,626 people · ~44 km away
Baheri63,953 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bareilly?

Bareilly has a population of 745,435 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in India.

What region is Bareilly in?

Bareilly is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Bareilly the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 218 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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