Bhelai Population 2026

Bhelai has a population of 27,158, making it the #2183 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 467× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,158

Rank in India

#2183

Coordinates

22.31°N, 82.61°E

~307 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

886 km

550 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chhattisgarh

City	Population	Rank in India
Raipur	1,027,264	#53
Bhilai	627,734	#81
Korba	419,146	#122
Bilāspur	365,579	#136
Durg	268,806	#191
Rāj-Nāndgaon	163,114	#320
Raigarh	150,019	#350
Jagdalpur	125,463	#416

Cities near Bhelai

Korba419,146 people · ~10 km away
Katghora22,690 people · ~23 km away
Chāmpa45,256 people · ~31 km away
Nailā40,561 people · ~32 km away
Jānjgīr32,833 people · ~34 km away
Akaltara22,712 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bhelai?

Bhelai has a population of 27,158 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2183 biggest city in India.

What region is Bhelai in?

Bhelai is located in Chhattisgarh, India.

Is Bhelai the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 886 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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