Chidambaram Population 2026
Chidambaram has a population of 62,153, making it the #857 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 204× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
62,153
Rank in India
#857
Coordinates
11.40°N, 79.69°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,932 km
1,200 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Chidambaram
- Sīrkāzhi34,927 people · ~19 km away
- Neyveli179,150 people · ~31 km away
- Mayiladuthurai86,660 people · ~33 km away
- Kuthalam16,125 people · ~39 km away
- Cuddalore173,636 people · ~41 km away
- Jayamkondacholapuram33,945 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chidambaram?
Chidambaram has a population of 62,153 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #857 biggest city in India.
What region is Chidambaram in?
Chidambaram is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Chidambaram the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,932 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.