Bhāgalpur Population 2026
Bhāgalpur has a population of 400,146, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Bihar. It is about 32× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
400,146
Rank in India
#126
Coordinates
25.24°N, 86.97°E
~52 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,037 km
644 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bihar
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | 1,684,297 | #21 |
| Gaya | 474,093 | #110 |
| Muzaffarpur | 354,462 | #139 |
| Bihār Sharīf | 297,268 | #166 |
| Darbhanga | 296,039 | #169 |
| Purnia | 282,248 | #186 |
| Arrah | 261,430 | #196 |
| Begusarai | 252,008 | #202 |
Cities near Bhāgalpur
- Purāini30,829 people · ~11 km away
- Naugachhia49,069 people · ~20 km away
- Sultānganj52,892 people · ~24 km away
- Amarpur25,336 people · ~24 km away
- Colgong33,700 people · ~26 km away
- Gogri Jamālpur37,753 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bhāgalpur?
Bhāgalpur has a population of 400,146 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in India.
What region is Bhāgalpur in?
Bhāgalpur is located in Bihar, India.
Is Bhāgalpur the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,037 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.