Alīganj Population 2026

Alīganj has a population of 26,652, making it the #2226 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. It is about 476× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,652

Rank in India

#2226

Coordinates

27.49°N, 79.17°E

~163 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

229 km

142 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Kanpur	2,823,249	#11
Lucknow	2,472,011	#12
Agra	1,430,055	#27
Meerut	1,223,184	#36
Ghāziābād	1,199,191	#40
Varanasi	1,164,404	#43
Prayagraj	1,073,438	#48
Alīgarh	753,207	#71

Cities near Alīganj

Kaimganj32,858 people · ~18 km away
Bhongaon29,911 people · ~27 km away
Shamsābād25,266 people · ~27 km away
Mainpuri94,619 people · ~33 km away
Muhammadābād22,151 people · ~33 km away
Bewar23,280 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Alīganj?

Alīganj has a population of 26,652 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2226 biggest city in India.

What region is Alīganj in?

Alīganj is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Alīganj the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 229 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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