Kannauj Population 2026

Kannauj has a population of 76,714, making it the #683 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. It is about 165× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

76,714

Rank in India

#683

Coordinates

27.06°N, 79.92°E

~144 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

318 km

197 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Kanpur	2,823,249	#11
Lucknow	2,472,011	#12
Agra	1,430,055	#27
Meerut	1,223,184	#36
Ghāziābād	1,199,191	#40
Varanasi	1,164,404	#43
Prayagraj	1,073,438	#48
Alīgarh	753,207	#71

Cities near Kannauj

Bilgrām27,173 people · ~17 km away
Gursahāiganj40,214 people · ~20 km away
Bilhaur19,333 people · ~28 km away
Indergarh17,366 people · ~28 km away
Bāngarmau37,425 people · ~34 km away
Kamalganj16,222 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kannauj?

Kannauj has a population of 76,714 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #683 biggest city in India.

What region is Kannauj in?

Kannauj is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Kannauj the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 318 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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