Jāmtāra Population 2026

Jāmtāra has a population of 29,415, making it the #1993 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. It is about 431× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,415

Rank in India

#1993

Coordinates

23.96°N, 86.80°E

~199 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,087 km

675 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jharkhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Jamshedpur	1,339,438	#31
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

Cities near Jāmtāra

Chirkunda45,508 people · ~24 km away
Kulti305,405 people · ~26 km away
Lakhyabad33,162 people · ~36 km away
Āsansol504,271 people · ~36 km away
Madhupur55,238 people · ~38 km away
Jāmuria160,242 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jāmtāra?

Jāmtāra has a population of 29,415 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1993 biggest city in India.

What region is Jāmtāra in?

Jāmtāra is located in Jharkhand, India.

Is Jāmtāra the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,087 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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