Khandwa Population 2026

Khandwa has a population of 200,738, making it the #249 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 63× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Khandwa (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

200,738

Rank in India

#249

Coordinates

21.82°N, 76.35°E

~314 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

761 km

473 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhya Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Indore	1,994,397	#15
Bhopal	1,798,218	#18
Jabalpur	1,081,677	#47
Gwalior	1,054,420	#51
Ujjain	515,215	#101
Punāsa	350,000	#140
Dewas	289,550	#179
Satna	282,977	#185

Cities near Khandwa

Chhanerā22,052 people · ~39 km away
Nepānagar32,611 people · ~41 km away
Punāsa350,000 people · ~46 km away
Sanāwad38,740 people · ~48 km away
Barwāh26,459 people · ~58 km away
Burhānpur210,886 people · ~59 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Khandwa?

Khandwa has a population of 200,738 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #249 biggest city in India.

What region is Khandwa in?

Khandwa is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Khandwa the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 761 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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