Basavakalyan Population 2026

Basavakalyan has a population of 69,717, making it the #761 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 182× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

69,717

Rank in India

#761

Coordinates

17.87°N, 76.95°E

~631 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,195 km

742 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karnataka

City	Population	Rank in India
Bengaluru	8,495,492	#3
Hubballi	943,788	#60
Mysuru	920,550	#61
Kalaburagi	543,147	#93
Mangaluru	499,487	#104
Belagavi	490,045	#105
Davangere	435,128	#119
Ballari	410,445	#125

Cities near Basavakalyan

Homnābād44,483 people · ~22 km away
Bhālki40,333 people · ~33 km away
Nilanga36,172 people · ~34 km away
Chitaguppa25,298 people · ~34 km away
Umarga35,477 people · ~35 km away
Aland42,371 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Basavakalyan?

Basavakalyan has a population of 69,717 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #761 biggest city in India.

What region is Basavakalyan in?

Basavakalyan is located in Karnataka, India.

Is Basavakalyan the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,195 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.

← All biggest cities in India · India population by year