Palakkad Population 2026
Palakkad has a population of 132,728, making it the #394 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Kerala. It is about 96× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
132,728
Rank in India
#394
Coordinates
10.77°N, 76.65°E
~87 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,985 km
1,233 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kerala
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Kanayannur | 851,406 | #67 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 788,271 | #70 |
| Kochi | 633,553 | #80 |
| Kozhikode | 550,440 | #90 |
| Kollam | 367,107 | #135 |
| Thrissur | 315,957 | #154 |
| Alappuzha | 240,991 | #210 |
| Kanhangad | 125,564 | #415 |
Cities near Palakkad
- Pirāyiri41,359 people · ~3 km away
- Ottapalam53,792 people · ~30 km away
- Mannārakkāt50,921 people · ~32 km away
- Kuniyamuttūr95,924 people · ~39 km away
- Kurichchi123,667 people · ~41 km away
- Pollachi90,180 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palakkad?
Palakkad has a population of 132,728 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #394 biggest city in India.
What region is Palakkad in?
Palakkad is located in Kerala, India.
Is Palakkad the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,985 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.