Chinna Salem Population 2026
Chinna Salem has a population of 25,106, making it the #2381 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 506× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,106
Rank in India
#2381
Coordinates
11.63°N, 78.87°E
~140 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,897 km
1,178 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 Chinna Salem
- Kallakurichi1,682,687 people · ~14 km away
- Kallakkurichchi40,449 people · ~15 km away
- Attur61,793 people · ~30 km away
- Perambalur49,648 people · ~45 km away
- Ulundurpet23,734 people · ~45 km away
- Vriddhāchalam61,498 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chinna Salem?
Chinna Salem has a population of 25,106 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2381 biggest city in India.
What region is Chinna Salem in?
Chinna Salem is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Chinna Salem the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,897 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.