Forbesganj Population 2026
Forbesganj has a population of 50,475, making it the #1098 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Bihar. It is about 251× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,475
Rank in India
#1098
Coordinates
26.30°N, 87.27°E
~65 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,024 km
636 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bihar
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | 1,684,297 | #21 |
| Gaya | 474,093 | #110 |
| Bhāgalpur | 400,146 | #126 |
| Muzaffarpur | 354,462 | #139 |
| Bihār Sharīf | 297,268 | #166 |
| Darbhanga | 296,039 | #169 |
| Purnia | 282,248 | #186 |
| Arrah | 261,430 | #196 |
Cities near Forbesganj
- Shahbazpur38,000 people · ~2 km away
- Jogbani39,281 people · ~11 km away
- Chhātāpur23,425 people · ~28 km away
- Bhawanipur27,000 people · ~29 km away
- Arāria79,021 people · ~30 km away
- Bīrpur19,932 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Forbesganj?
Forbesganj has a population of 50,475 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1098 biggest city in India.
What region is Forbesganj in?
Forbesganj is located in Bihar, India.
Is Forbesganj the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,024 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.