Koelwār Population 2026
Koelwār has a population of 25,494, making it the #2338 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Bihar. It is about 498× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,494
Rank in India
#2338
Coordinates
25.58°N, 84.80°E
~64 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
823 km
511 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bihar
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | 1,684,297 | #21 |
| Gaya | 474,093 | #110 |
| Bhāgalpur | 400,146 | #126 |
| Muzaffarpur | 354,462 | #139 |
| Bihār Sharīf | 297,268 | #166 |
| Darbhanga | 296,039 | #169 |
| Purnia | 282,248 | #186 |
| Arrah | 261,430 | #196 |
Cities near Koelwār
- Arrah261,430 people · ~14 km away
- Chāpra202,352 people · ~23 km away
- Dinapore152,940 people · ~26 km away
- Dinapur Nizamat182,429 people · ~26 km away
- Phulwari Sharif81,740 people · ~28 km away
- Dighwāra32,741 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Koelwār?
Koelwār has a population of 25,494 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2338 biggest city in India.
What region is Koelwār in?
Koelwār is located in Bihar, India.
Is Koelwār the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 823 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.