Akaltara Population 2026

Akaltara has a population of 22,712, making it the #2644 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 559× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,712

Rank in India

#2644

Coordinates

22.02°N, 82.43°E

~287 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

901 km

560 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chhattisgarh

City	Population	Rank in India
Raipur	1,027,264	#53
Bhilai	627,734	#81
Korba	419,146	#122
Bilāspur	365,579	#136
Durg	268,806	#191
Rāj-Nāndgaon	163,114	#320
Raigarh	150,019	#350
Jagdalpur	125,463	#416

Cities near Akaltara

Nailā40,561 people · ~14 km away
Jānjgīr32,833 people · ~16 km away
Chāmpa45,256 people · ~22 km away
Bilāspur365,579 people · ~29 km away
Sirgittī18,428 people · ~29 km away
Bhelai27,158 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Akaltara?

Akaltara has a population of 22,712 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2644 biggest city in India.

What region is Akaltara in?

Akaltara is located in Chhattisgarh, India.

Is Akaltara the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 901 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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