Akola Population 2026

Akola has a population of 428,857, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Maharashtra. It is about 30× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

428,857

Rank in India

#120

Coordinates

20.71°N, 77.00°E

~285 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

880 km

546 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 Akola

Bālāpur44,594 people · ~24 km away
Pātūr21,747 people · ~28 km away
Shegaon59,672 people · ~32 km away
Murtajāpur40,295 people · ~38 km away
Akot92,637 people · ~43 km away
Khāmgaon94,604 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Akola?

Akola has a population of 428,857 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in India.

What region is Akola in?

Akola is located in Maharashtra, India.

Is Akola the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 880 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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