Kathua Population 2026

Kathua has a population of 59,866, making it the #895 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 212× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

59,866

Rank in India

#895

Coordinates

32.37°N, 75.53°E

~323 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

447 km

278 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jammu and Kashmir

City	Population	Rank in India
Srinagar	1,206,419	#39
Jammu	576,198	#87
Anantnag	150,592	#348
Soyībug	104,000	#498
Udhampur	84,015	#624
Bāramūla	77,276	#674
Sopur	71,292	#738
Bandipura	37,081	#1555

Cities near Kathua

Sujānpur28,270 people · ~10 km away
Jugiāl15,210 people · ~14 km away
Pathānkot174,306 people · ~16 km away
Mamun32,689 people · ~19 km away
Dīnānagar23,976 people · ~26 km away
Gurdaspur77,928 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kathua?

Kathua has a population of 59,866 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #895 biggest city in India.

What region is Kathua in?

Kathua is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Is Kathua the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 447 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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