Rāipur Population 2026

Rāipur has a population of 27,702, making it the #2138 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttarakhand. It is about 458× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,702

Rank in India

#2138

Coordinates

30.31°N, 78.09°E

~680 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

206 km

128 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 Rāipur

Dehradun522,081 people · ~6 km away
Clement Town20,806 people · ~9 km away
Mussoorie25,753 people · ~16 km away
Rishīkesh66,390 people · ~30 km away
Tehri27,611 people · ~39 km away
Haridwar186,079 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rāipur?

Rāipur has a population of 27,702 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2138 biggest city in India.

What region is Rāipur in?

Rāipur is located in Uttarakhand, India.

Is Rāipur the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 206 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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