Gil Population 2026

Gil has a population of 28,884, making it the #2039 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 439× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,884

Rank in India

#2039

Coordinates

30.85°N, 75.86°E

~260 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

280 km

174 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Punjab

City	Population	Rank in India
Ludhiana	1,618,879	#23
Amritsar	1,159,227	#44
Jalandhar	868,929	#66
Patiāla	446,246	#117
Bathinda	285,788	#182
Pathānkot	174,306	#293
Hoshiārpur	168,653	#308
Mohali	166,864	#311

Cities near Gil

Ludhiana1,618,879 people · ~7 km away
Ahmedgarh31,302 people · ~19 km away
Rāikot28,734 people · ~33 km away
Rāhon15,676 people · ~33 km away
Māler Kotla135,424 people · ~35 km away
Khanna128,137 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gil?

Gil has a population of 28,884 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2039 biggest city in India.

What region is Gil in?

Gil is located in Punjab, India.

Is Gil the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 280 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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