Kānker Population 2026

Kānker has a population of 37,442, making it the #1533 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 339× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,442

Rank in India

#1533

Coordinates

20.27°N, 81.49°E

~401 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,024 km

636 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 Kānker

Dhamtari101,677 people · ~49 km away
Dalli Rājhara44,363 people · ~56 km away
Balod23,648 people · ~59 km away
Nārāinpur22,106 people · ~67 km away
Kondagaon30,921 people · ~78 km away
Nawāpāra29,315 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kānker?

Kānker has a population of 37,442 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1533 biggest city in India.

What region is Kānker in?

Kānker is located in Chhattisgarh, India.

Is Kānker the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,024 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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