Jājpur Population 2026
Jājpur has a population of 42,157, making it the #1338 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Odisha. It is about 301× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,157
Rank in India
#1338
Coordinates
20.85°N, 86.34°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,262 km
784 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 Jājpur
- Dhamanagar22,920 people · ~14 km away
- Byasanagar56,946 people · ~25 km away
- Bhadrak121,338 people · ~29 km away
- Patāmundai36,528 people · ~38 km away
- Kendrāparha47,006 people · ~40 km away
- Anandpur39,585 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jājpur?
Jājpur has a population of 42,157 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1338 biggest city in India.
What region is Jājpur in?
Jājpur is located in Odisha, India.
Is Jājpur the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,262 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.