Rura Population 2026

Rura has a population of 15,908, making it the #3571 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. It is about 798× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,908

Rank in India

#3571

Coordinates

26.49°N, 79.90°E

~140 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

355 km

220 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 Rura

Akbarpur18,835 people · ~13 km away
Jhīnjhak23,499 people · ~18 km away
Pukhrāyān22,555 people · ~30 km away
Auraiya70,508 people · ~39 km away
Bilhaur19,333 people · ~42 km away
Kanpur2,823,249 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rura?

Rura has a population of 15,908 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3571 biggest city in India.

What region is Rura in?

Rura is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Rura the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 355 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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