Mysuru Population 2026
Mysuru has a population of 920,550, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
920,550
Rank in India
#61
Coordinates
12.30°N, 76.64°E
~757 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,816 km
1,128 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Karnataka
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 8,495,492 | #3 |
| Hubballi | 943,788 | #60 |
| Kalaburagi | 543,147 | #93 |
| Mangaluru | 499,487 | #104 |
| Belagavi | 490,045 | #105 |
| Davangere | 435,128 | #119 |
| Ballari | 410,445 | #125 |
| Vijayapura | 327,427 | #148 |
Cities near Mysuru
- Shrīrangapattana25,061 people · ~15 km away
- Nanjangūd50,598 people · ~21 km away
- Bannūr25,455 people · ~25 km away
- Krishnarājāsāgara35,805 people · ~32 km away
- Mandya137,358 people · ~38 km away
- Hunsūr50,865 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mysuru?
Mysuru has a population of 920,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in India.
What region is Mysuru in?
Mysuru is located in Karnataka, India.
Is Mysuru the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,816 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.