Tirunelveli Population 2026
Tirunelveli has a population of 1,435,844, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 8.8× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,435,844
Rank in India
#26
Coordinates
8.73°N, 77.68°E
~49 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,213 km
1,374 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 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
| Erode | 521,891 | #96 |
Cities near Tirunelveli
- Ambasamudram35,645 people · ~26 km away
- Kalakkādu30,921 people · ~28 km away
- Vikramasingapuram47,241 people · ~32 km away
- Sūrandai35,272 people · ~40 km away
- Milavittan45,863 people · ~46 km away
- Pānakkudi29,895 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tirunelveli?
Tirunelveli has a population of 1,435,844 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in India.
What region is Tirunelveli in?
Tirunelveli is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Tirunelveli the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,213 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.