Kallakurichi Population 2026
Kallakurichi has a population of 1,682,687, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,682,687
Rank in India
#22
Coordinates
11.73°N, 78.96°E
~124 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,887 km
1,172 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
| Erode | 521,891 | #96 |
Cities near Kallakurichi
- Kallakkurichchi40,449 people · ~1 km away
- Chinna Salem25,106 people · ~14 km away
- Ulundurpet23,734 people · ~36 km away
- Tirukkoyilur30,212 people · ~37 km away
- Attur61,793 people · ~42 km away
- Vriddhāchalam61,498 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kallakurichi?
Kallakurichi has a population of 1,682,687 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in India.
What region is Kallakurichi in?
Kallakurichi is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Kallakurichi the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,887 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.