Jalandhar Population 2026
Jalandhar has a population of 868,929, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
868,929
Rank in India
#66
Coordinates
31.33°N, 75.58°E
~243 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
339 km
211 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Punjab
Cities near Jalandhar
- Jalandhar Cantonment47,845 people · ~5 km away
- Kartārpur26,701 people · ~15 km away
- Jandiāla25,631 people · ~19 km away
- Kapurthala Town98,916 people · ~20 km away
- Phagwāra100,146 people · ~22 km away
- Nakodar36,973 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jalandhar?
Jalandhar has a population of 868,929 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in India.
What region is Jalandhar in?
Jalandhar is located in Punjab, India.
Is Jalandhar the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 339 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.