Prayagraj Population 2026

Prayagraj has a population of 1,073,438, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,073,438

Rank in India

#48

Coordinates

25.44°N, 81.84°E

~99 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

579 km

360 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
Alīgarh	753,207	#71
Bareilly	745,435	#72

Cities near Prayagraj

Jhūsi16,642 people · ~6 km away
Phulpur22,886 people · ~27 km away
Mau Aimma20,123 people · ~29 km away
Sarāi Ākil17,443 people · ~34 km away
Handiā17,861 people · ~36 km away
Bharwāri16,411 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Prayagraj?

Prayagraj has a population of 1,073,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in India.

What region is Prayagraj in?

Prayagraj is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Prayagraj the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 579 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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