Kumarapalayam Population 2026
Kumarapalayam has a population of 195,071, making it the #261 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 65× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
195,071
Rank in India
#261
Coordinates
11.44°N, 77.71°E
~182 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,911 km
1,187 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Kumarapalayam
- Periya Semūr55,282 people · ~10 km away
- Vīrappanchathiram84,453 people · ~10 km away
- Pallipalayam40,140 people · ~10 km away
- Erode521,891 people · ~11 km away
- Kāsipālaiyam73,425 people · ~14 km away
- Idappadi54,823 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kumarapalayam?
Kumarapalayam has a population of 195,071 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #261 biggest city in India.
What region is Kumarapalayam in?
Kumarapalayam is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Kumarapalayam the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,911 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.