Bhilai Population 2026
Bhilai has a population of 627,734, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 20× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
627,734
Rank in India
#81
Coordinates
21.21°N, 81.43°E
~307 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
927 km
576 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chhattisgarh
Cities near Bhilai
- Bhilai Charoda98,008 people · ~3 km away
- Jāmul25,878 people · ~5 km away
- Kumhāri38,334 people · ~11 km away
- Durg268,806 people · ~16 km away
- Raipur1,027,264 people · ~21 km away
- Rāj-Nāndgaon163,114 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bhilai?
Bhilai has a population of 627,734 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in India.
What region is Bhilai in?
Bhilai is located in Chhattisgarh, India.
Is Bhilai the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 927 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.