Chikmagalūr Population 2026

Chikmagalūr has a population of 121,484, making it the #427 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 104× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

121,484

Rank in India

#427

Coordinates

13.32°N, 75.77°E

~1,042 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,708 km

1,061 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karnataka

City	Population	Rank in India
Bengaluru	8,495,492	#3
Hubballi	943,788	#60
Mysuru	920,550	#61
Kalaburagi	543,147	#93
Mangaluru	499,487	#104
Belagavi	490,045	#105
Davangere	435,128	#119
Ballari	410,445	#125

Cities near Chikmagalūr

Kadūr34,151 people · ~36 km away
Birūr23,493 people · ~37 km away
Sakleshpur24,931 people · ~42 km away
Tarikere37,848 people · ~43 km away
Hassan155,006 people · ~49 km away
Arsikere53,216 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chikmagalūr?

Chikmagalūr has a population of 121,484 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #427 biggest city in India.

What region is Chikmagalūr in?

Chikmagalūr is located in Karnataka, India.

Is Chikmagalūr the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,708 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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