Patiāla Population 2026

Patiāla has a population of 446,246, making it the #117 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 28× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

446,246

Rank in India

#117

Coordinates

30.34°N, 76.39°E

~258 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

207 km

129 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
Bathinda	285,788	#182
Pathānkot	174,306	#293
Hoshiārpur	168,653	#308
Mohali	166,864	#311
Moga	163,397	#319

Cities near Patiāla

Nābha67,972 people · ~23 km away
Rajpura92,301 people · ~25 km away
Samāna54,072 people · ~28 km away
Chīka38,952 people · ~32 km away
Sirhind60,847 people · ~34 km away
Gobindgarh82,266 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Patiāla?

Patiāla has a population of 446,246 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #117 biggest city in India.

What region is Patiāla in?

Patiāla is located in Punjab, India.

Is Patiāla the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 207 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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