Bhawanipur Population 2026
Bhawanipur has a population of 27,000, making it the #2197 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Bihar. It is about 470× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,000
Rank in India
#2197
Coordinates
26.45°N, 87.03°E
~75 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
997 km
619 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bihar
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | 1,684,297 | #21 |
| Gaya | 474,093 | #110 |
| Bhāgalpur | 400,146 | #126 |
| Muzaffarpur | 354,462 | #139 |
| Bihār Sharīf | 297,268 | #166 |
| Darbhanga | 296,039 | #169 |
| Purnia | 282,248 | #186 |
| Arrah | 261,430 | #196 |
Cities near Bhawanipur
- Bīrpur19,932 people · ~6 km away
- Jogbani39,281 people · ~24 km away
- Chhātāpur23,425 people · ~26 km away
- Forbesganj50,475 people · ~29 km away
- Shahbazpur38,000 people · ~31 km away
- Nirmāli20,189 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bhawanipur?
Bhawanipur has a population of 27,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2197 biggest city in India.
What region is Bhawanipur in?
Bhawanipur is located in Bihar, India.
Is Bhawanipur the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 997 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.