Fālākāta Population 2026
Fālākāta has a population of 20,119, making it the #2930 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in West Bengal. It is about 631× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,119
Rank in India
#2930
Coordinates
26.52°N, 89.20°E
~66 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,204 km
748 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Bengal
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 4,631,392 | #7 |
| Howrah | 1,027,672 | #52 |
| Durgapur | 518,872 | #97 |
| Siliguri | 515,574 | #100 |
| Āsansol | 504,271 | #103 |
| Bhātpāra | 483,129 | #108 |
| Maheshtala | 448,317 | #116 |
| Shyamnagar | 441,956 | #118 |
Cities near Fālākāta
- Mātābhānga22,642 people · ~20 km away
- Dhupgāri41,168 people · ~21 km away
- Birpara30,000 people · ~21 km away
- Goyerkāta66,358 people · ~27 km away
- Hāsimāra40,000 people · ~29 km away
- Alīpur Duār65,232 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fālākāta?
Fālākāta has a population of 20,119 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2930 biggest city in India.
What region is Fālākāta in?
Fālākāta is located in West Bengal, India.
Is Fālākāta the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,204 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.