Bikaner Population 2026

Bikaner has a population of 644,406, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Rajasthan. It is about 20× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

644,406

Rank in India

#79

Coordinates

28.02°N, 73.31°E

~229 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

388 km

241 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rajasthan

City	Population	Rank in India
Jaipur	3,046,163	#10
Jodhpur	1,056,191	#50
Kota	1,001,694	#55
Ajmer	542,321	#94
Udaipur	451,100	#115
Bhilwara	359,483	#137
Alwar	322,568	#150
Bharatpur	252,838	#201

Cities near Bikaner

Deshnoke18,470 people · ~25 km away
Napāsar21,750 people · ~25 km away
Nokha62,699 people · ~53 km away
Sri Dūngargarh53,294 people · ~69 km away
Nāgaur105,218 people · ~100 km away
Lādnūn65,575 people · ~114 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bikaner?

Bikaner has a population of 644,406 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in India.

What region is Bikaner in?

Bikaner is located in Rajasthan, India.

Is Bikaner the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 388 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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