Akhnūr Population 2026
Akhnūr has a population of 20,756, making it the #2850 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 611× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,756
Rank in India
#2850
Coordinates
32.90°N, 74.73°E
~311 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
531 km
330 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jammu and Kashmir
Cities near Akhnūr
- Raipur Domana20,238 people · ~12 km away
- Jammu576,198 people · ~21 km away
- Jammu Cantonment28,396 people · ~24 km away
- R.S. Pora15,197 people · ~32 km away
- Brāhmanān di Bāri15,453 people · ~32 km away
- Udhampur84,015 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Akhnūr?
Akhnūr has a population of 20,756 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2850 biggest city in India.
What region is Akhnūr in?
Akhnūr is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Is Akhnūr the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 531 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.