Gwalior Population 2026

Gwalior has a population of 1,054,420, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,054,420

Rank in India

#51

Coordinates

26.23°N, 78.17°E

~220 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

282 km

175 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
Ujjain	515,215	#101
Punāsa	350,000	#140
Dewas	289,550	#179
Satna	282,977	#185
Saugor	274,556	#188

Cities near Gwalior

Morār48,464 people · ~5 km away
Morena200,482 people · ~35 km away
Gohad58,939 people · ~35 km away
Jora42,153 people · ~38 km away
Dabra61,277 people · ~41 km away
Bhitarwār19,096 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gwalior?

Gwalior has a population of 1,054,420 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in India.

What region is Gwalior in?

Gwalior is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Gwalior the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 282 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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