Belpahar Population 2026
Belpahar has a population of 38,993, making it the #1463 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Odisha. It is about 325× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,993
Rank in India
#1463
Coordinates
21.82°N, 83.85°E
~224 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,008 km
626 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Odisha
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Nowrangapur | 1,220,946 | #38 |
| Bhubaneswar | 885,363 | #64 |
| Cuttack | 610,189 | #82 |
| Brahmapur | 356,598 | #138 |
| Rourkela | 273,317 | #190 |
| Raurkela Industrial Township | 216,410 | #235 |
| Puri | 200,564 | #250 |
| Sambalpur | 189,366 | #265 |
Cities near Belpahar
- Brajarajnagar80,403 people · ~7 km away
- Jharsuguda97,730 people · ~17 km away
- Hīrākud30,207 people · ~33 km away
- Burla46,698 people · ~35 km away
- Sundergarh45,036 people · ~38 km away
- Sambalpur189,366 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Belpahar?
Belpahar has a population of 38,993 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1463 biggest city in India.
What region is Belpahar in?
Belpahar is located in Odisha, India.
Is Belpahar the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,008 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.