Bhatkal Population 2026

Bhatkal has a population of 32,000, making it the #1821 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 397× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,000

Rank in India

#1821

Coordinates

13.99°N, 74.56°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,650 km

1,025 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karnataka

City	Population	Rank in India
Bengaluru	8,495,492	#3
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

Cities near Bhatkal

Kundapura30,444 people · ~42 km away
Kumta36,719 people · ~51 km away
Sāgar54,550 people · ~55 km away
Malpe23,496 people · ~72 km away
Udupi165,000 people · ~75 km away
Sirsi62,882 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bhatkal?

Bhatkal has a population of 32,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1821 biggest city in India.

What region is Bhatkal in?

Bhatkal is located in Karnataka, India.

Is Bhatkal the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,650 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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