Chhindwāra Population 2026

Chhindwāra has a population of 175,052, making it the #290 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 73× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

175,052

Rank in India

#290

Coordinates

22.06°N, 78.94°E

~688 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

750 km

466 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhya Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Indore	1,994,397	#15
Bhopal	1,798,218	#18
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

Cities near Chhindwāra

Parāsia42,786 people · ~24 km away
Sausar27,459 people · ~47 km away
Damua24,663 people · ~51 km away
Seoni102,343 people · ~63 km away
Pāndhurnā45,479 people · ~67 km away
Seoni Chhapāra15,371 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chhindwāra?

Chhindwāra has a population of 175,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #290 biggest city in India.

What region is Chhindwāra in?

Chhindwāra is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Chhindwāra the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 750 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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