Dhār Population 2026

Dhār has a population of 93,917, making it the #564 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 135× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

93,917

Rank in India

#564

Coordinates

22.59°N, 75.30°E

~559 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

697 km

433 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhya Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Indore	1,994,397	#15
Bhopal	1,798,218	#18
Jabalpur	1,081,677	#47
Gwalior	1,054,420	#51
Ujjain	515,215	#101
Punāsa	350,000	#140
Dewas	289,550	#179
Satna	282,977	#185

Cities near Dhār

Pithampur126,200 people · ~41 km away
Manāwar30,393 people · ~45 km away
Dhāmnod32,093 people · ~46 km away
Badnāwar20,917 people · ~48 km away
Mhow81,702 people · ~48 km away
Barnagar36,438 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dhār?

Dhār has a population of 93,917 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #564 biggest city in India.

What region is Dhār in?

Dhār is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Dhār the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 697 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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