Hīrākud Population 2026
Hīrākud has a population of 30,207, making it the #1931 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Odisha. It is about 420× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,207
Rank in India
#1931
Coordinates
21.53°N, 83.87°E
~168 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,035 km
643 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Odisha
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Nowrangapur | 1,220,946 | #38 |
| Bhubaneswar | 885,363 | #64 |
| Cuttack | 610,189 | #82 |
| Brahmapur | 356,598 | #138 |
| Rourkela | 273,317 | #190 |
| Raurkela Industrial Township | 216,410 | #235 |
| Puri | 200,564 | #250 |
| Sambalpur | 189,366 | #265 |
Cities near Hīrākud
- Burla46,698 people · ~2 km away
- Sambalpur189,366 people · ~13 km away
- Brajarajnagar80,403 people · ~33 km away
- Belpahar38,993 people · ~33 km away
- Bargarh80,625 people · ~34 km away
- Jharsuguda97,730 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hīrākud?
Hīrākud has a population of 30,207 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1931 biggest city in India.
What region is Hīrākud in?
Hīrākud is located in Odisha, India.
Is Hīrākud the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,035 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.