Barnāla Population 2026

Barnāla has a population of 116,449, making it the #452 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 109× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

116,449

Rank in India

#452

Coordinates

30.37°N, 75.55°E

~237 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

253 km

157 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Punjab

City	Population	Rank in India
Ludhiana	1,618,879	#23
Amritsar	1,159,227	#44
Jalandhar	868,929	#66
Patiāla	446,246	#117
Bathinda	285,788	#182
Pathānkot	174,306	#293
Hoshiārpur	168,653	#308
Mohali	166,864	#311

Cities near Barnāla

Dhanaula19,920 people · ~11 km away
Tapa23,248 people · ~19 km away
Longowal23,851 people · ~23 km away
Bhadaur18,561 people · ~24 km away
Dhūri55,225 people · ~31 km away
Rāikot28,734 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Barnāla?

Barnāla has a population of 116,449 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #452 biggest city in India.

What region is Barnāla in?

Barnāla is located in Punjab, India.

Is Barnāla the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 253 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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