Gaurela Population 2026

Gaurela has a population of 18,165, making it the #3215 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 699× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,165

Rank in India

#3215

Coordinates

22.75°N, 81.90°E

~622 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

804 km

499 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chhattisgarh

City	Population	Rank in India
Raipur	1,027,264	#53
Bhilai	627,734	#81
Korba	419,146	#122
Bilāspur	365,579	#136
Durg	268,806	#191
Rāj-Nāndgaon	163,114	#320
Raigarh	150,019	#350
Jagdalpur	125,463	#416

Cities near Gaurela

Pasān30,928 people · ~32 km away
Anūppur19,899 people · ~44 km away
Pasan28,447 people · ~46 km away
Kotma31,756 people · ~51 km away
Kotā18,405 people · ~53 km away
Bangawan20,873 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gaurela?

Gaurela has a population of 18,165 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3215 biggest city in India.

What region is Gaurela in?

Gaurela is located in Chhattisgarh, India.

Is Gaurela the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 804 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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