Gopālganj Population 2026

Gopālganj has a population of 67,339, making it the #792 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Bihar. It is about 188× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

New DelhiGopālganj
Location of Gopālganj (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
67,339
Rank in India
#792
Coordinates
26.47°N, 84.44°E
~74 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
751 km
466 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bihar

CityPopulationRank in India
Patna1,684,297#21
Gaya474,093#110
Bhāgalpur400,146#126
Muzaffarpur354,462#139
Bihār Sharīf297,268#166
Darbhanga296,039#169
Purnia282,248#186
Arrah261,430#196

Cities near Gopālganj

  • Mirganj26,240 people · ~15 km away
  • Barauli41,877 people · ~17 km away
  • Siwān135,066 people · ~29 km away
  • Kataiya20,193 people · ~37 km away
  • Bettiah132,209 people · ~38 km away
  • Mairwa23,565 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gopālganj?
Gopālganj has a population of 67,339 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #792 biggest city in India.
What region is Gopālganj in?
Gopālganj is located in Bihar, India.
Is Gopālganj the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 751 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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