Tiruchirappalli Population 2026
Tiruchirappalli has a population of 1,022,518, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,022,518
Rank in India
#54
Coordinates
10.82°N, 78.70°E
~79 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,986 km
1,233 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 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
| Erode | 521,891 | #96 |
Cities near Tiruchirappalli
- Tuvāgudi38,887 people · ~16 km away
- Kulittalai27,910 people · ~34 km away
- Manapparai40,510 people · ~38 km away
- Thuraiyur32,439 people · ~38 km away
- Turaiyūr32,134 people · ~39 km away
- Thanjavur291,067 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tiruchirappalli?
Tiruchirappalli has a population of 1,022,518 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in India.
What region is Tiruchirappalli in?
Tiruchirappalli is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Tiruchirappalli the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,986 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.