Uttarkāshi Population 2026

Uttarkāshi has a population of 17,123, making it the #3376 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttarakhand. It is about 741× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,123

Rank in India

#3376

Coordinates

30.73°N, 78.44°E

~1,147 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

263 km

163 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttarakhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Dehradun	522,081	#95
Haridwar	186,079	#268
Rudrapur	154,554	#337
Haldwani	139,497	#378
Roorkee	103,894	#500
Kashipur	103,138	#505
Rishīkesh	66,390	#803
Rāmnagar	51,244	#1082

Cities near Uttarkāshi

Tehri27,611 people · ~38 km away
Mussoorie25,753 people · ~47 km away
Rāipur27,702 people · ~58 km away
Dehradun522,081 people · ~60 km away
Srīnagar20,216 people · ~65 km away
Clement Town20,806 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Uttarkāshi?

Uttarkāshi has a population of 17,123 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3376 biggest city in India.

What region is Uttarkāshi in?

Uttarkāshi is located in Uttarakhand, India.

Is Uttarkāshi the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 263 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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