Meerut Population 2026

Meerut has a population of 1,223,184, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,223,184

Rank in India

#36

Coordinates

28.98°N, 77.71°E

~228 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

62 km

39 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Kanpur	2,823,249	#11
Lucknow	2,472,011	#12
Agra	1,430,055	#27
Ghāziābād	1,199,191	#40
Varanasi	1,164,404	#43
Prayagraj	1,073,438	#48
Alīgarh	753,207	#71
Bareilly	745,435	#72

Cities near Meerut

Sardhana49,857 people · ~20 km away
Mawāna76,973 people · ~25 km away
Kithor25,262 people · ~26 km away
Hāpur242,920 people · ~29 km away
Murādnagar89,482 people · ~30 km away
Pilkhua74,212 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Meerut?

Meerut has a population of 1,223,184 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in India.

What region is Meerut in?

Meerut is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Meerut the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 62 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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