Batāla Population 2026

Batāla has a population of 158,621, making it the #328 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 80× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

158,621

Rank in India

#328

Coordinates

31.81°N, 75.20°E

~258 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

404 km

251 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 Batāla

Qadian23,632 people · ~16 km away
Dhāriwāl20,604 people · ~20 km away
Gurdaspur77,928 people · ~32 km away
Jandiāla Gurū29,232 people · ~32 km away
Nangli20,440 people · ~33 km away
Amritsar1,159,227 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Batāla?

Batāla has a population of 158,621 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #328 biggest city in India.

What region is Batāla in?

Batāla is located in Punjab, India.

Is Batāla the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 404 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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