Shahdol Population 2026

Shahdol has a population of 89,289, making it the #588 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 142× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

New DelhiShahdol
Location of Shahdol (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
89,289
Rank in India
#588
Coordinates
23.29°N, 81.36°E
~468 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
723 km
449 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhya Pradesh

CityPopulationRank in India
Indore1,994,397#15
Bhopal1,798,218#18
Jabalpur1,081,677#47
Gwalior1,054,420#51
Ujjain515,215#101
Punāsa350,000#140
Dewas289,550#179
Satna282,977#185

Cities near Shahdol

  • Burhar19,289 people · ~19 km away
  • Dhanpuri45,156 people · ~23 km away
  • Amlai30,354 people · ~25 km away
  • Pāli22,324 people · ~33 km away
  • Nowrozabad21,883 people · ~39 km away
  • Anūppur19,899 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shahdol?
Shahdol has a population of 89,289 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #588 biggest city in India.
What region is Shahdol in?
Shahdol is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Is Shahdol the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 723 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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