Thenkasi Population 2026
Thenkasi has a population of 70,545, making it the #753 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 180× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,545
Rank in India
#753
Coordinates
8.96°N, 77.32°E
~170 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,186 km
1,358 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 Thenkasi
- Sūrandai35,272 people · ~12 km away
- Kadayanallur90,364 people · ~13 km away
- Puliyankudi66,034 people · ~26 km away
- Vikramasingapuram47,241 people · ~28 km away
- Ambasamudram35,645 people · ~32 km away
- Sankarankovil57,277 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thenkasi?
Thenkasi has a population of 70,545 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #753 biggest city in India.
What region is Thenkasi in?
Thenkasi is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Thenkasi the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,186 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.