Karnāl Population 2026
Karnāl has a population of 302,140, making it the #161 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Haryana. It is about 42× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
302,140
Rank in India
#161
Coordinates
29.69°N, 76.98°E
~255 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
121 km
75 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Haryana
Cities near Karnāl
- Tirāwari25,944 people · ~13 km away
- Nīlokheri17,938 people · ~17 km away
- Gharaunda37,816 people · ~17 km away
- Gangoh59,519 people · ~29 km away
- Panipat Taraf Makhdum Zadgan67,998 people · ~31 km away
- Panipat Taraf Ansar42,877 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Karnāl?
Karnāl has a population of 302,140 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #161 biggest city in India.
What region is Karnāl in?
Karnāl is located in Haryana, India.
Is Karnāl the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 121 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.