Srīnagar Population 2026

Srīnagar has a population of 20,216, making it the #2918 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttarakhand. It is about 628× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,216

Rank in India

#2918

Coordinates

30.22°N, 78.78°E

~554 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

234 km

145 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttarakhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Dehradun	522,081	#95
Haridwar	186,079	#268
Rudrapur	154,554	#337
Haldwani	139,497	#378
Roorkee	103,894	#500
Kashipur	103,138	#505
Rishīkesh	66,390	#803
Rāmnagar	51,244	#1082

Cities near Srīnagar

Pauri26,514 people · ~8 km away
Tehri27,611 people · ~35 km away
Rishīkesh66,390 people · ~49 km away
Kotdwāra27,009 people · ~59 km away
Uttarkāshi17,123 people · ~65 km away
Haridwar186,079 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Srīnagar?

Srīnagar has a population of 20,216 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2918 biggest city in India.

What region is Srīnagar in?

Srīnagar is located in Uttarakhand, India.

Is Srīnagar the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 234 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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