Chirkunda Population 2026

Chirkunda has a population of 45,508, making it the #1229 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. It is about 279× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,508

Rank in India

#1229

Coordinates

23.75°N, 86.79°E

~129 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,098 km

682 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jharkhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Jamshedpur	1,339,438	#31
Dhanbad	1,196,214	#41
Ranchi	1,120,374	#46
Bokāro	564,319	#88
Mango	223,805	#227
Deoghar	203,123	#247
Phusro	185,555	#269
Bhetia	174,355	#292

Cities near Chirkunda

Kulti305,405 people · ~6 km away
Lakhyabad33,162 people · ~15 km away
Āsansol504,271 people · ~21 km away
Jāmtāra29,415 people · ~24 km away
Raghunathpur22,802 people · ~26 km away
Adra22,159 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chirkunda?

Chirkunda has a population of 45,508 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1229 biggest city in India.

What region is Chirkunda in?

Chirkunda is located in Jharkhand, India.

Is Chirkunda the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,098 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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