Barpeta Population 2026
Barpeta has a population of 48,824, making it the #1138 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Assam. It is about 260× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,824
Rank in India
#1138
Coordinates
26.32°N, 91.01°E
~47 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,384 km
859 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Assam
Cities near Barpeta
- Howli18,301 people · ~11 km away
- Barpeta Road35,571 people · ~20 km away
- Abhayāpuri15,847 people · ~32 km away
- Goālpāra53,430 people · ~41 km away
- Nalbāri27,839 people · ~45 km away
- Bongaigaon67,322 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barpeta?
Barpeta has a population of 48,824 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1138 biggest city in India.
What region is Barpeta in?
Barpeta is located in Assam, India.
Is Barpeta the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,384 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.