Ujjain Population 2026

Ujjain has a population of 515,215, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 25× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ujjain (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

515,215

Rank in India

#101

Coordinates

23.18°N, 75.78°E

~494 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

622 km

386 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhya Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Indore	1,994,397	#15
Bhopal	1,798,218	#18
Jabalpur	1,081,677	#47
Gwalior	1,054,420	#51
Punāsa	350,000	#140
Dewas	289,550	#179
Satna	282,977	#185
Saugor	274,556	#188

Cities near Ujjain

Mehidpur34,362 people · ~36 km away
Dewas289,550 people · ~37 km away
Maksi20,094 people · ~39 km away
Barnagar36,438 people · ~43 km away
Nagda103,501 people · ~48 km away
Bāngarda Chhota64,213 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ujjain?

Ujjain has a population of 515,215 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in India.

What region is Ujjain in?

Ujjain is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Ujjain the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 622 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.

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