Punalūr Population 2026
Punalūr has a population of 47,263, making it the #1179 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Kerala. It is about 269× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,263
Rank in India
#1179
Coordinates
9.02°N, 76.92°E
~38 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,180 km
1,354 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kerala
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Kanayannur | 851,406 | #67 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 788,271 | #70 |
| Kochi | 633,553 | #80 |
| Kozhikode | 550,440 | #90 |
| Kollam | 367,107 | #135 |
| Thrissur | 315,957 | #154 |
| Alappuzha | 240,991 | #210 |
| Palakkad | 132,728 | #394 |
Cities near Punalūr
- Adūr29,652 people · ~26 km away
- Pathanāmthitta38,285 people · ~31 km away
- Trikonavattam41,609 people · ~32 km away
- Kottangara44,402 people · ~32 km away
- Kollam367,107 people · ~40 km away
- Chavara42,655 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Punalūr?
Punalūr has a population of 47,263 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1179 biggest city in India.
What region is Punalūr in?
Punalūr is located in Kerala, India.
Is Punalūr the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,180 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.