Jānjgīr Population 2026

Jānjgīr has a population of 32,833, making it the #1762 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 387× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,833

Rank in India

#1762

Coordinates

22.01°N, 82.58°E

~278 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

911 km

566 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chhattisgarh

City	Population	Rank in India
Raipur	1,027,264	#53
Bhilai	627,734	#81
Korba	419,146	#122
Bilāspur	365,579	#136
Durg	268,806	#191
Rāj-Nāndgaon	163,114	#320
Raigarh	150,019	#350
Jagdalpur	125,463	#416

Cities near Jānjgīr

Nailā40,561 people · ~2 km away
Chāmpa45,256 people · ~7 km away
Akaltara22,712 people · ~16 km away
Bhelai27,158 people · ~34 km away
Korba419,146 people · ~39 km away
Saktī21,955 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jānjgīr?

Jānjgīr has a population of 32,833 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1762 biggest city in India.

What region is Jānjgīr in?

Jānjgīr is located in Chhattisgarh, India.

Is Jānjgīr the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 911 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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