Durg Population 2026
Durg has a population of 268,806, making it the #191 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 47× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
268,806
Rank in India
#191
Coordinates
21.19°N, 81.28°E
~303 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
922 km
573 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chhattisgarh
Cities near Durg
- Jāmul25,878 people · ~14 km away
- Bhilai627,734 people · ~16 km away
- Bhilai Charoda98,008 people · ~19 km away
- Kumhāri38,334 people · ~26 km away
- Rāj-Nāndgaon163,114 people · ~28 km away
- Raipur1,027,264 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Durg?
Durg has a population of 268,806 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #191 biggest city in India.
What region is Durg in?
Durg is located in Chhattisgarh, India.
Is Durg the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 922 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.