Virār Population 2026

Virār has a population of 1,222,390, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Maharashtra. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,222,390

Rank in India

#37

Coordinates

19.46°N, 72.81°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,113 km

691 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Maharashtra

City	Population	Rank in India
Mumbai	12,691,836	#1
Pune	3,124,458	#9
Nagpur	2,405,665	#13
Thāne	1,841,488	#16
Pimpri-Chinchwad	1,727,692	#20
Nashik	1,486,053	#24
Pimpri	1,284,606	#33
Kalyān	1,262,255	#34

Cities near Virār

Bhayandar809,378 people · ~18 km away
Gorai29,107 people · ~23 km away
Borivli609,617 people · ~25 km away
Pālghar72,335 people · ~27 km away
Bhiwandi874,032 people · ~31 km away
Thāne1,841,488 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Virār?

Virār has a population of 1,222,390 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in India.

What region is Virār in?

Virār is located in Maharashtra, India.

Is Virār the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,113 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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