Gorakhpur Population 2026
Gorakhpur has a population of 674,246, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. It is about 19× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
674,246
Rank in India
#75
Coordinates
26.77°N, 83.37°E
~83 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
640 km
397 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh
Cities near Gorakhpur
- Pipraich15,856 people · ~17 km away
- Maghar17,011 people · ~24 km away
- Khalīlābād45,321 people · ~30 km away
- Mehndāwal25,495 people · ~35 km away
- Rūdarpur30,873 people · ~43 km away
- Mahārāganj30,548 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gorakhpur?
Gorakhpur has a population of 674,246 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in India.
What region is Gorakhpur in?
Gorakhpur is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Is Gorakhpur the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 640 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.