Thuraiyur Population 2026
Thuraiyur has a population of 32,439, making it the #1796 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 391× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,439
Rank in India
#1796
Coordinates
11.15°N, 78.60°E
~145 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,948 km
1,210 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 Thuraiyur
- Turaiyūr32,134 people · ~0 km away
- Kulittalai27,910 people · ~31 km away
- Perambalur49,648 people · ~32 km away
- Tiruchirappalli1,022,518 people · ~38 km away
- Nāmakkal55,997 people · ~48 km away
- Attur61,793 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thuraiyur?
Thuraiyur has a population of 32,439 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1796 biggest city in India.
What region is Thuraiyur in?
Thuraiyur is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Thuraiyur the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,948 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.