Kawardha Population 2026

Kawardha has a population of 46,657, making it the #1200 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 272× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

46,657

Rank in India

#1200

Coordinates

22.01°N, 81.23°E

~356 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

839 km

521 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 Kawardha

Pandaria16,165 people · ~30 km away
Bemetāra28,536 people · ~45 km away
Mungeli36,450 people · ~47 km away
Malajkhand34,176 people · ~53 km away
Lormi15,156 people · ~57 km away
Simga16,027 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kawardha?

Kawardha has a population of 46,657 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1200 biggest city in India.

What region is Kawardha in?

Kawardha is located in Chhattisgarh, India.

Is Kawardha the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 839 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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