Pithorāgarh Population 2026

Pithorāgarh has a population of 47,571, making it the #1167 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttarakhand. It is about 267× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,571

Rank in India

#1167

Coordinates

29.58°N, 80.21°E

~1,586 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

310 km

193 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttarakhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Dehradun	522,081	#95
Haridwar	186,079	#268
Rudrapur	154,554	#337
Haldwani	139,497	#378
Roorkee	103,894	#500
Kashipur	103,138	#505
Rishīkesh	66,390	#803
Rāmnagar	51,244	#1082

Cities near Pithorāgarh

Almora32,442 people · ~53 km away
Tanakpur16,905 people · ~57 km away
Rānikhet19,873 people · ~75 km away
Naini Tāl42,309 people · ~77 km away
Haldwani139,497 people · ~77 km away
Sitārganj24,225 people · ~88 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pithorāgarh?

Pithorāgarh has a population of 47,571 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1167 biggest city in India.

What region is Pithorāgarh in?

Pithorāgarh is located in Uttarakhand, India.

Is Pithorāgarh the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 310 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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