Jabalpur Population 2026

Jabalpur has a population of 1,081,677, making it the #47 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 Jabalpur (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

1,081,677

Rank in India

#47

Coordinates

23.17°N, 79.95°E

~416 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

665 km

413 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhya Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Indore	1,994,397	#15
Bhopal	1,798,218	#18
Gwalior	1,054,420	#51
Ujjain	515,215	#101
Punāsa	350,000	#140
Dewas	289,550	#179
Satna	282,977	#185
Saugor	274,556	#188

Cities near Jabalpur

Panāgar27,932 people · ~14 km away
Kaimori20,154 people · ~32 km away
Katangi19,040 people · ~34 km away
Sihorā44,048 people · ~39 km away
Gotegaon28,074 people · ~50 km away
Lakhnādon17,302 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jabalpur?

Jabalpur has a population of 1,081,677 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in India.

What region is Jabalpur in?

Jabalpur is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Jabalpur the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 665 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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