Maihar Population 2026

Maihar has a population of 40,192, making it the #1411 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 316× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,192

Rank in India

#1411

Coordinates

24.27°N, 80.76°E

~358 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

599 km

372 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 Maihar

Unchahra18,442 people · ~13 km away
Amarpātan19,409 people · ~23 km away
Kaimur19,343 people · ~28 km away
Satna282,977 people · ~35 km away
Nāgod22,568 people · ~38 km away
Murwāra221,883 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maihar?

Maihar has a population of 40,192 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1411 biggest city in India.

What region is Maihar in?

Maihar is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Maihar the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 599 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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