Shāhābād Population 2026

Shāhābād has a population of 52,952, making it the #1053 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 240× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

52,952

Rank in India

#1053

Coordinates

17.13°N, 76.94°E

~394 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,278 km

794 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karnataka

City	Population	Rank in India
Bengaluru	8,495,492	#3
Hubballi	943,788	#60
Mysuru	920,550	#61
Kalaburagi	543,147	#93
Mangaluru	499,487	#104
Belagavi	490,045	#105
Davangere	435,128	#119
Ballari	410,445	#125

Cities near Shāhābād

Wādi37,988 people · ~10 km away
Kalaburagi543,147 people · ~25 km away
Sedam39,341 people · ~37 km away
Yadgir74,294 people · ~45 km away
Shāhpur53,366 people · ~50 km away
Gurmatkāl20,614 people · ~56 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shāhābād?

Shāhābād has a population of 52,952 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1053 biggest city in India.

What region is Shāhābād in?

Shāhābād is located in Karnataka, India.

Is Shāhābād the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,278 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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