Pīlibhīt Population 2026

Pīlibhīt has a population of 131,008, making it the #399 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. It is about 97× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

131,008

Rank in India

#399

Coordinates

28.63°N, 79.80°E

~190 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

253 km

157 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Kanpur	2,823,249	#11
Lucknow	2,472,011	#12
Agra	1,430,055	#27
Meerut	1,223,184	#36
Ghāziābād	1,199,191	#40
Varanasi	1,164,404	#43
Prayagraj	1,073,438	#48
Alīgarh	753,207	#71

Cities near Pīlibhīt

Nawābganj34,134 people · ~19 km away
Baheri63,953 people · ~34 km away
Sitārganj24,225 people · ~35 km away
Pūranpur39,988 people · ~36 km away
Bīsalpur68,355 people · ~38 km away
Kichha34,904 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pīlibhīt?

Pīlibhīt has a population of 131,008 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #399 biggest city in India.

What region is Pīlibhīt in?

Pīlibhīt is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Pīlibhīt the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 253 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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