Bījāpur Population 2026

Bījāpur has a population of 16,129, making it the #3541 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 787× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,129

Rank in India

#3541

Coordinates

18.79°N, 80.82°E

~341 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,152 km

715 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 Bījāpur

Bacheli21,435 people · ~49 km away
Kirandul19,053 people · ~50 km away
Bhupalpally42,387 people · ~108 km away
Nārāinpur22,106 people · ~112 km away
Mulugu297,671 people · ~114 km away
Manthani15,661 people · ~122 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bījāpur?

Bījāpur has a population of 16,129 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3541 biggest city in India.

What region is Bījāpur in?

Bījāpur is located in Chhattisgarh, India.

Is Bījāpur the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,152 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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