Virudunagar Population 2026
Virudunagar has a population of 73,273, making it the #722 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 173× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
73,273
Rank in India
#722
Coordinates
9.59°N, 77.96°E
~105 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,118 km
1,315 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 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Virudunagar
- Aruppukkottai87,722 people · ~17 km away
- Sivakasi234,704 people · ~23 km away
- Tirumangalam51,194 people · ~27 km away
- Tirupparangunram50,004 people · ~35 km away
- Srivilliputhur75,396 people · ~36 km away
- Avaniyāpuram89,635 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Virudunagar?
Virudunagar has a population of 73,273 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #722 biggest city in India.
What region is Virudunagar in?
Virudunagar is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Virudunagar the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,118 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.