Nawābganj Population 2026

Nawābganj has a population of 79,246, making it the #655 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. It is about 160× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

79,246

Rank in India

#655

Coordinates

26.93°N, 81.20°E

~128 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

435 km

270 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
Meerut	1,223,184	#36
Ghāziābād	1,199,191	#40
Varanasi	1,164,404	#43
Prayagraj	1,073,438	#48
Alīgarh	753,207	#71

Cities near Nawābganj

Zaidpur33,397 people · ~17 km away
Fatehpur34,010 people · ~27 km away
Lucknow2,472,011 people · ~29 km away
Mahmudābād45,921 people · ~41 km away
Kākori18,332 people · ~42 km away
Jarwal17,576 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nawābganj?

Nawābganj has a population of 79,246 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #655 biggest city in India.

What region is Nawābganj in?

Nawābganj is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Nawābganj the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 435 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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