Nashik Population 2026

Nashik has a population of 1,486,053, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Maharashtra. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 8.5× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,486,053

Rank in India

#24

Coordinates

20.00°N, 73.79°E

~584 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,020 km

633 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Maharashtra

City	Population	Rank in India
Mumbai	12,691,836	#1
Pune	3,124,458	#9
Nagpur	2,405,665	#13
Thāne	1,841,488	#16
Pimpri-Chinchwad	1,727,692	#20
Pimpri	1,284,606	#33
Kalyān	1,262,255	#34
Dombivali	1,247,327	#35

Cities near Nashik

Deolāli54,027 people · ~7 km away
Sinnar65,299 people · ~28 km away
Sangamner67,309 people · ~65 km away
Kopargaon65,273 people · ~73 km away
Manmād80,058 people · ~73 km away
Ahwa15,004 people · ~85 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nashik?

Nashik has a population of 1,486,053 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in India.

What region is Nashik in?

Nashik is located in Maharashtra, India.

Is Nashik the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,020 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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