Naini Tāl Population 2026

Naini Tāl has a population of 42,309, making it the #1330 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttarakhand. It is about 300× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,309

Rank in India

#1330

Coordinates

29.40°N, 79.45°E

~2,077 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

234 km

145 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttarakhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Dehradun	522,081	#95
Haridwar	186,079	#268
Rudrapur	154,554	#337
Haldwani	139,497	#378
Roorkee	103,894	#500
Kashipur	103,138	#505
Rishīkesh	66,390	#803
Rāmnagar	51,244	#1082

Cities near Naini Tāl

Haldwani139,497 people · ~21 km away
Rānikhet19,873 people · ~27 km away
Almora32,442 people · ~30 km away
Rāmnagar51,244 people · ~31 km away
Rudrapur154,554 people · ~47 km away
Kashipur103,138 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Naini Tāl?

Naini Tāl has a population of 42,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1330 biggest city in India.

What region is Naini Tāl in?

Naini Tāl is located in Uttarakhand, India.

Is Naini Tāl the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 234 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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