Ghātāl Population 2026
Ghātāl has a population of 54,658, making it the #1000 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in West Bengal. It is about 232× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,658
Rank in India
#1000
Coordinates
22.66°N, 87.73°E
~12 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,244 km
773 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 Ghātāl
- Chandrakona21,855 people · ~24 km away
- Uluberiya235,345 people · ~43 km away
- Tamlūk48,646 people · ~45 km away
- Āmlāgora19,038 people · ~46 km away
- Medinīpur153,349 people · ~50 km away
- Budge Budge76,837 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ghātāl?
Ghātāl has a population of 54,658 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1000 biggest city in India.
What region is Ghātāl in?
Ghātāl is located in West Bengal, India.
Is Ghātāl the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,244 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.