Haridwar Population 2026

Haridwar has a population of 186,079, making it the #268 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttarakhand. It is about 68× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

186,079

Rank in India

#268

Coordinates

29.95°N, 78.16°E

~295 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

174 km

108 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttarakhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Dehradun	522,081	#95
Rudrapur	154,554	#337
Haldwani	139,497	#378
Roorkee	103,894	#500
Kashipur	103,138	#505
Rishīkesh	66,390	#803
Rāmnagar	51,244	#1082
Pithorāgarh	47,571	#1167

Cities near Haridwar

Rishīkesh66,390 people · ~22 km away
Laksar19,270 people · ~24 km away
Roorkee103,894 people · ~27 km away
Manglaur46,395 people · ~32 km away
Clement Town20,806 people · ~38 km away
Rāipur27,702 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Haridwar?

Haridwar has a population of 186,079 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #268 biggest city in India.

What region is Haridwar in?

Haridwar is located in Uttarakhand, India.

Is Haridwar the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 174 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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