Badgām Population 2026

Badgām has a population of 15,338, making it the #3670 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 827× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,338

Rank in India

#3670

Coordinates

34.02°N, 74.72°E

~1,634 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

645 km

401 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jammu and Kashmir

City	Population	Rank in India
Srinagar	1,206,419	#39
Jammu	576,198	#87
Anantnag	150,592	#348
Soyībug	104,000	#498
Udhampur	84,015	#624
Bāramūla	77,276	#674
Sopur	71,292	#738
Kathua	59,866	#895

Cities near Badgām

Soyībug104,000 people · ~7 km away
Srinagar1,206,419 people · ~11 km away
Badāmibāgh22,214 people · ~14 km away
Pāmpur21,680 people · ~18 km away
Pattan19,538 people · ~22 km away
Pulwama20,071 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Badgām?

Badgām has a population of 15,338 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3670 biggest city in India.

What region is Badgām in?

Badgām is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Is Badgām the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 645 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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