Hyderabad Population 2026
Hyderabad has a population of 6,993,262, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Telangana. Roughly 0.5% of India's population lives here. It is about 1.8× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
6,993,262
Rank in India
#4
Coordinates
17.38°N, 78.46°E
~515 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,256 km
780 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Telangana
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Warangal | 704,570 | #74 |
| Rāmgundam | 452,261 | #114 |
| Kukatpally | 341,709 | #144 |
| Nizāmābād | 311,152 | #155 |
| Mulugu | 297,671 | #165 |
| Karīmnagar | 289,821 | #178 |
| Lal Bahadur Nagar | 261,987 | #195 |
| Ramagundam | 242,979 | #207 |
Cities near Hyderabad
- Gaddi Annaram53,622 people · ~7 km away
- Malkajgiri150,000 people · ~10 km away
- Meerpet32,013 people · ~11 km away
- Uppal Kalan118,259 people · ~11 km away
- Lal Bahadur Nagar261,987 people · ~11 km away
- Kukatpally341,709 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hyderabad?
Hyderabad has a population of 6,993,262 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in India.
What region is Hyderabad in?
Hyderabad is located in Telangana, India.
Is Hyderabad the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,256 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.