Gulgam Population 2026

Gulgam has a population of 15,587, making it the #3636 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 814× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,587

Rank in India

#3636

Coordinates

34.55°N, 74.22°E

~1,727 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

718 km

446 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jammu and Kashmir

City	Population	Rank in India
Srinagar	1,206,419	#39
Jammu	576,198	#87
Anantnag	150,592	#348
Soyībug	104,000	#498
Udhampur	84,015	#624
Bāramūla	77,276	#674
Sopur	71,292	#738
Kathua	59,866	#895

Cities near Gulgam

Kopawor21,771 people · ~5 km away
Sopur71,292 people · ~37 km away
Bāramūla77,276 people · ~40 km away
Bandipura37,081 people · ~42 km away
Sumbal15,041 people · ~53 km away
Pattan19,538 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gulgam?

Gulgam has a population of 15,587 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3636 biggest city in India.

What region is Gulgam in?

Gulgam is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Is Gulgam the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 718 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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