Dandeli Population 2026

Dandeli has a population of 52,295, making it the #1066 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 243× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

52,295

Rank in India

#1066

Coordinates

15.27°N, 74.62°E

~474 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,509 km

937 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 Dandeli

Alnāvar17,228 people · ~22 km away
Curchorem22,730 people · ~54 km away
Hubballi943,788 people · ~56 km away
Bail-Hongal49,182 people · ~66 km away
Belagavi490,045 people · ~66 km away
Ponda22,664 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dandeli?

Dandeli has a population of 52,295 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1066 biggest city in India.

What region is Dandeli in?

Dandeli is located in Karnataka, India.

Is Dandeli the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,509 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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