Shāhābād Population 2026

Shāhābād has a population of 34,962, making it the #1657 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. It is about 363× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

New DelhiShāhābād
Location of Shāhābād (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
34,962
Rank in India
#1657
Coordinates
28.57°N, 79.01°E
~189 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
175 km
109 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh

CityPopulationRank in India
Kanpur2,823,249#11
Lucknow2,472,011#12
Agra1,430,055#27
Meerut1,223,184#36
Ghāziābād1,199,191#40
Varanasi1,164,404#43
Prayagraj1,073,438#48
Alīgarh753,207#71

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FAQ

What is the population of Shāhābād?
Shāhābād has a population of 34,962 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1657 biggest city in India.
What region is Shāhābād in?
Shāhābād is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Is Shāhābād the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 175 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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