Hugli Population 2026
Hugli has a population of 177,005, making it the #287 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in West Bengal. It is about 72× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
177,005
Rank in India
#287
Coordinates
22.91°N, 88.40°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,286 km
799 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Bengal
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 4,631,392 | #7 |
| Howrah | 1,027,672 | #52 |
| Durgapur | 518,872 | #97 |
| Siliguri | 515,574 | #100 |
| Āsansol | 504,271 | #103 |
| Bhātpāra | 483,129 | #108 |
| Maheshtala | 448,317 | #116 |
| Shyamnagar | 441,956 | #118 |
Cities near Hugli
- Naihāti253,221 people · ~3 km away
- Bhātpāra483,129 people · ~5 km away
- Chandannagar180,623 people · ~6 km away
- Kānchrāpāra136,954 people · ~7 km away
- Kalyani93,184 people · ~8 km away
- Shyamnagar441,956 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hugli?
Hugli has a population of 177,005 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #287 biggest city in India.
What region is Hugli in?
Hugli is located in West Bengal, India.
Is Hugli the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,286 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.