Nawanshahr Population 2026

Nawanshahr has a population of 46,024, making it the #1217 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 276× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

46,024

Rank in India

#1217

Coordinates

31.12°N, 76.12°E

~264 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

298 km

185 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Punjab

City	Population	Rank in India
Ludhiana	1,618,879	#23
Amritsar	1,159,227	#44
Jalandhar	868,929	#66
Patiāla	446,246	#117
Bathinda	285,788	#182
Pathānkot	174,306	#293
Hoshiārpur	168,653	#308
Mohali	166,864	#311

Cities near Nawanshahr

Rāhon15,676 people · ~8 km away
Banga20,906 people · ~14 km away
Bālāchor21,631 people · ~19 km away
Ludhiana1,618,879 people · ~34 km away
Phagwāra100,146 people · ~34 km away
Nangal48,497 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nawanshahr?

Nawanshahr has a population of 46,024 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1217 biggest city in India.

What region is Nawanshahr in?

Nawanshahr is located in Punjab, India.

Is Nawanshahr the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 298 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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