Bengaluru Population 2026
Bengaluru has a population of 8,495,492, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. Roughly 0.6% of India's population lives here. It is about 1.5× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
8,495,492
Rank in India
#3
Coordinates
12.97°N, 77.59°E
~920 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,741 km
1,081 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Karnataka
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Hubballi | 943,788 | #60 |
| Mysuru | 920,550 | #61 |
| Kalaburagi | 543,147 | #93 |
| Mangaluru | 499,487 | #104 |
| Belagavi | 490,045 | #105 |
| Davangere | 435,128 | #119 |
| Ballari | 410,445 | #125 |
| Vijayapura | 327,427 | #148 |
Cities near Bengaluru
- Yelahanka116,447 people · ~14 km away
- Electronic City Phase I76,348 people · ~15 km away
- Hebbagodi34,827 people · ~19 km away
- Hoskote56,980 people · ~25 km away
- Nelamangala37,232 people · ~26 km away
- Anekal44,260 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bengaluru?
Bengaluru has a population of 8,495,492 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in India.
What region is Bengaluru in?
Bengaluru is located in Karnataka, India.
Is Bengaluru the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,741 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.