Jharia Population 2026

Jharia has a population of 86,938, making it the #607 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. It is about 146× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

86,938

Rank in India

#607

Coordinates

23.74°N, 86.41°E

~204 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,066 km

662 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 Jharia

Dhanbad1,196,214 people · ~7 km away
Pāthardih45,276 people · ~9 km away
Kātrās57,349 people · ~13 km away
Lakhyabad33,162 people · ~27 km away
Chas141,640 people · ~28 km away
Bokāro564,319 people · ~28 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jharia?

Jharia has a population of 86,938 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #607 biggest city in India.

What region is Jharia in?

Jharia is located in Jharkhand, India.

Is Jharia the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,066 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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