Sivakasi Population 2026
Sivakasi has a population of 234,704, making it the #215 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 54× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
234,704
Rank in India
#215
Coordinates
9.45°N, 77.80°E
~105 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,133 km
1,325 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Sivakasi
- Srivilliputhur75,396 people · ~19 km away
- Virudunagar73,273 people · ~23 km away
- Rajapalayam130,442 people · ~27 km away
- Kovilpatti95,057 people · ~32 km away
- Aruppukkottai87,722 people · ~33 km away
- Sankarankovil57,277 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sivakasi?
Sivakasi has a population of 234,704 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #215 biggest city in India.
What region is Sivakasi in?
Sivakasi is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Sivakasi the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,133 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.