Kilakarai Population 2026
Kilakarai has a population of 38,355, making it the #1485 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 331× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,355
Rank in India
#1485
Coordinates
9.23°N, 78.79°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
2,162 km
1,343 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Kilakarai
- Ramanathapuram65,314 people · ~16 km away
- Paramagudi95,579 people · ~41 km away
- Pāmban30,926 people · ~47 km away
- Rameswaram44,856 people · ~58 km away
- Manamadurai32,257 people · ~60 km away
- Sivaganga42,785 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kilakarai?
Kilakarai has a population of 38,355 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1485 biggest city in India.
What region is Kilakarai in?
Kilakarai is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Kilakarai the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 2,162 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.