Panipat Population 2026
Panipat has a population of 295,970, making it the #170 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Haryana. It is about 43× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
295,970
Rank in India
#170
Coordinates
29.39°N, 76.97°E
~232 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
88 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Haryana
Cities near Panipat
- Panipat Taraf Ansar42,877 people · ~3 km away
- Panipat Taraf Makhdum Zadgan67,998 people · ~4 km away
- Panipat Taraf Rajputan28,803 people · ~4 km away
- Gharaunda37,816 people · ~17 km away
- Samālkha39,710 people · ~17 km away
- Kairāna80,432 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Panipat?
Panipat has a population of 295,970 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #170 biggest city in India.
What region is Panipat in?
Panipat is located in Haryana, India.
Is Panipat the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 88 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.