Baihar Population 2026

Baihar has a population of 16,650, making it the #3467 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 762× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,650

Rank in India

#3467

Coordinates

22.10°N, 80.55°E

~556 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

799 km

496 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhya Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Indore	1,994,397	#15
Bhopal	1,798,218	#18
Jabalpur	1,081,677	#47
Gwalior	1,054,420	#51
Ujjain	515,215	#101
Punāsa	350,000	#140
Dewas	289,550	#179
Satna	282,977	#185

Cities near Baihar

Malajkhand34,176 people · ~18 km away
Bālāghāt84,261 people · ~49 km away
Mandlā55,133 people · ~58 km away
Nainpur24,914 people · ~59 km away
Wārāseonī27,494 people · ~64 km away
Kawardha46,657 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Baihar?

Baihar has a population of 16,650 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3467 biggest city in India.

What region is Baihar in?

Baihar is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Baihar the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 799 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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