Jamshedpur Population 2026

Jamshedpur has a population of 1,339,438, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 9.5× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,339,438

Rank in India

#31

Coordinates

22.80°N, 86.19°E

~171 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,107 km

687 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jharkhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Dhanbad	1,196,214	#41
Ranchi	1,120,374	#46
Bokāro	564,319	#88
Mango	223,805	#227
Deoghar	203,123	#247
Phusro	185,555	#269
Bhetia	174,355	#292
Hazāribāgh	153,595	#339

Cities near Jamshedpur

Kopali43,256 people · ~4 km away
Mango223,805 people · ~4 km away
Bhetia174,355 people · ~5 km away
Bagbera78,356 people · ~5 km away
Gobindpur27,066 people · ~22 km away
Balarāmpur22,847 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jamshedpur?

Jamshedpur has a population of 1,339,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in India.

What region is Jamshedpur in?

Jamshedpur is located in Jharkhand, India.

Is Jamshedpur the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,107 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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