Kolar Population 2026

Kolar has a population of 87,882, making it the #598 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 144× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

87,882

Rank in India

#598

Coordinates

23.16°N, 77.42°E

~480 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

607 km

377 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 Kolar

Bhopal1,798,218 people · ~10 km away
Mandideep59,654 people · ~15 km away
Ubaidullāhganj22,845 people · ~25 km away
Sehore109,118 people · ~35 km away
Raisen44,162 people · ~41 km away
Ichhāwar15,221 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kolar?

Kolar has a population of 87,882 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #598 biggest city in India.

What region is Kolar in?

Kolar is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Kolar the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 607 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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