Bhopal Population 2026

Bhopal has a population of 1,798,218, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 7.1× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,798,218

Rank in India

#18

Coordinates

23.25°N, 77.40°E

~523 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

597 km

371 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhya Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Indore	1,994,397	#15
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
Saugor	274,556	#188

Cities near Bhopal

Kolar87,882 people · ~10 km away
Mandideep59,654 people · ~23 km away
Sehore109,118 people · ~33 km away
Ubaidullāhganj22,845 people · ~34 km away
Raisen44,162 people · ~40 km away
Berasia30,951 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bhopal?

Bhopal has a population of 1,798,218 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in India.

What region is Bhopal in?

Bhopal is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Bhopal the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 597 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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