Bhavnagar Population 2026

Bhavnagar has a population of 605,882, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Gujarat. It is about 21× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

605,882

Rank in India

#84

Coordinates

21.76°N, 72.15°E

~24 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

917 km

569 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gujarat

City	Population	Rank in India
Ahmedabad	6,357,693	#5
Surat	4,591,246	#8
Vadodara	1,822,221	#17
Rājkot	1,390,640	#29
Jamnagar	600,943	#86
Bilimora	510,879	#102
Jūnāgadh	319,462	#152
Gandhinagar	292,797	#175

Cities near Bhavnagar

Sihor54,547 people · ~21 km away
Pālitāna64,497 people · ~43 km away
Gadhada29,872 people · ~64 km away
Gariadhar35,692 people · ~65 km away
Botad130,327 people · ~68 km away
Jambusar43,344 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bhavnagar?

Bhavnagar has a population of 605,882 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in India.

What region is Bhavnagar in?

Bhavnagar is located in Gujarat, India.

Is Bhavnagar the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 917 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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