Cuddalore Population 2026
Cuddalore has a population of 173,636, making it the #295 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 73× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
173,636
Rank in India
#295
Coordinates
11.76°N, 79.77°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,894 km
1,176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Cuddalore
- Manaveli15,666 people · ~16 km away
- Ariyānkuppam29,808 people · ~16 km away
- Villianur34,383 people · ~18 km away
- Kurumbapet32,871 people · ~20 km away
- Puducherry657,209 people · ~21 km away
- Gundupālaiyam300,104 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cuddalore?
Cuddalore has a population of 173,636 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #295 biggest city in India.
What region is Cuddalore in?
Cuddalore is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Cuddalore the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,894 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.