Challakere Population 2026
Challakere has a population of 55,194, making it the #988 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 230× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,194
Rank in India
#988
Coordinates
14.32°N, 76.65°E
~586 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,592 km
989 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Karnataka
Cities near Challakere
- Chitradurga145,853 people · ~29 km away
- Jagalūr17,257 people · ~40 km away
- Hiriyūr56,416 people · ~42 km away
- Molakālumuru15,797 people · ~46 km away
- Rāyadrug61,749 people · ~48 km away
- Sīra57,928 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Challakere?
Challakere has a population of 55,194 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #988 biggest city in India.
What region is Challakere in?
Challakere is located in Karnataka, India.
Is Challakere the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,592 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.