Kārkala Population 2026

Kārkala has a population of 25,800, making it the #2302 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 492× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,800

Rank in India

#2302

Coordinates

13.21°N, 74.99°E

~93 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,729 km

1,074 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karnataka

City	Population	Rank in India
Bengaluru	8,495,492	#3
Hubballi	943,788	#60
Mysuru	920,550	#61
Kalaburagi	543,147	#93
Mangaluru	499,487	#104
Belagavi	490,045	#105
Davangere	435,128	#119
Ballari	410,445	#125

Cities near Kārkala

Mūdbidri30,632 people · ~16 km away
Udupi165,000 people · ~30 km away
Someshwar22,137 people · ~32 km away
Malpe23,496 people · ~35 km away
Mangaluru499,487 people · ~36 km away
Bantvāl40,155 people · ~36 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kārkala?

Kārkala has a population of 25,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2302 biggest city in India.

What region is Kārkala in?

Kārkala is located in Karnataka, India.

Is Kārkala the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,729 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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