Kota Population 2026
Kota has a population of 1,001,694, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Rajasthan. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,001,694
Rank in India
#55
Coordinates
25.18°N, 75.84°E
~267 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
406 km
252 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rajasthan
Cities near Kota
- Kaithoon24,260 people · ~15 km away
- Keshorai Pātan24,627 people · ~16 km away
- Kāpren20,748 people · ~34 km away
- Būndi104,919 people · ~35 km away
- Rāwatbhāta37,699 people · ~38 km away
- Anta32,377 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kota?
Kota has a population of 1,001,694 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in India.
What region is Kota in?
Kota is located in Rajasthan, India.
Is Kota the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 406 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.