Gandhinagar Population 2026

Gandhinagar has a population of 292,797, making it the #175 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Gujarat. It is about 43× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

292,797

Rank in India

#175

Coordinates

23.22°N, 72.68°E

~54 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

753 km

468 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gujarat

City	Population	Rank in India
Ahmedabad	6,357,693	#5
Surat	4,591,246	#8
Vadodara	1,822,221	#17
Rājkot	1,390,640	#29
Bhavnagar	605,882	#84
Jamnagar	600,943	#86
Bilimora	510,879	#102
Jūnāgadh	319,462	#152

Cities near Gandhinagar

Pethāpur23,497 people · ~5 km away
Dahegām42,632 people · ~15 km away
Kalol134,426 people · ~20 km away
Ahmedabad6,357,693 people · ~23 km away
Mānsa30,347 people · ~23 km away
Prāntij23,596 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gandhinagar?

Gandhinagar has a population of 292,797 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #175 biggest city in India.

What region is Gandhinagar in?

Gandhinagar is located in Gujarat, India.

Is Gandhinagar the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 753 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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