Thrissur Population 2026
Thrissur has a population of 315,957, making it the #154 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Kerala. It is about 40× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
315,957
Rank in India
#154
Coordinates
10.52°N, 76.22°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,016 km
1,252 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kerala
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Kanayannur | 851,406 | #67 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 788,271 | #70 |
| Kochi | 633,553 | #80 |
| Kozhikode | 550,440 | #90 |
| Kollam | 367,107 | #135 |
| Alappuzha | 240,991 | #210 |
| Palakkad | 132,728 | #394 |
| Kanhangad | 125,564 | #415 |
Cities near Thrissur
- Kārakkād39,098 people · ~21 km away
- Kunnamkulam63,903 people · ~22 km away
- Kizhake Chālakudi49,525 people · ~27 km away
- Shōranūr43,533 people · ~28 km away
- Kodungallūr60,190 people · ~32 km away
- Ottapalam53,792 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thrissur?
Thrissur has a population of 315,957 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #154 biggest city in India.
What region is Thrissur in?
Thrissur is located in Kerala, India.
Is Thrissur the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,016 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.