Kanpur Population 2026
Kanpur has a population of 2,823,249, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. Roughly 0.2% of India's population lives here. It is about 4.5× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,823,249
Rank in India
#11
Coordinates
26.47°N, 80.35°E
~137 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
391 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh
Cities near Kanpur
- Kanpur Cantonment108,534 people · ~3 km away
- Unnāo161,671 people · ~16 km away
- Safīpur24,801 people · ~30 km away
- Jagdīshpur31,029 people · ~37 km away
- Ghātampur40,435 people · ~39 km away
- Akbarpur18,835 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kanpur?
Kanpur has a population of 2,823,249 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in India.
What region is Kanpur in?
Kanpur is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Is Kanpur the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 391 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.