Pathānkot Population 2026

Pathānkot has a population of 174,306, making it the #293 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 73× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

174,306

Rank in India

#293

Coordinates

32.27°N, 75.65°E

~337 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

433 km

269 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
Hoshiārpur	168,653	#308
Mohali	166,864	#311
Moga	163,397	#319

Cities near Pathānkot

Mamun32,689 people · ~4 km away
Sujānpur28,270 people · ~6 km away
Jugiāl15,210 people · ~11 km away
Kathua59,866 people · ~16 km away
Dīnānagar23,976 people · ~23 km away
Gurdaspur77,928 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pathānkot?

Pathānkot has a population of 174,306 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #293 biggest city in India.

What region is Pathānkot in?

Pathānkot is located in Punjab, India.

Is Pathānkot the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 433 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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