Canning Population 2026
Canning has a population of 42,132, making it the #1340 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in West Bengal. It is about 301× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,132
Rank in India
#1340
Coordinates
22.31°N, 88.67°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,345 km
835 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Bengal
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 4,631,392 | #7 |
| Howrah | 1,027,672 | #52 |
| Durgapur | 518,872 | #97 |
| Siliguri | 515,574 | #100 |
| Āsansol | 504,271 | #103 |
| Bhātpāra | 483,129 | #108 |
| Maheshtala | 448,317 | #116 |
| Shyamnagar | 441,956 | #118 |
Cities near Canning
- Baruipur53,128 people · ~25 km away
- Rajpur Sonarpur424,368 people · ~28 km away
- Kolkata4,631,392 people · ~42 km away
- Howrah1,027,672 people · ~46 km away
- Maheshtala448,317 people · ~48 km away
- Bārāsat298,127 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Canning?
Canning has a population of 42,132 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1340 biggest city in India.
What region is Canning in?
Canning is located in West Bengal, India.
Is Canning the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,345 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.