Balod Population 2026
Balod has a population of 23,648, making it the #2534 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 537× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,648
Rank in India
#2534
Coordinates
20.73°N, 81.21°E
~329 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
965 km
599 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chhattisgarh
Cities near Balod
- Dalli Rājhara44,363 people · ~21 km away
- Dhamtari101,677 people · ~36 km away
- Rāj-Nāndgaon163,114 people · ~45 km away
- Bhānpurī17,270 people · ~49 km away
- Durg268,806 people · ~52 km away
- Bhilai627,734 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Balod?
Balod has a population of 23,648 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2534 biggest city in India.
What region is Balod in?
Balod is located in Chhattisgarh, India.
Is Balod the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 965 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.