Korba Population 2026

Korba has a population of 419,146, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 30× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

419,146

Rank in India

#122

Coordinates

22.35°N, 82.70°E

~289 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

888 km

551 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chhattisgarh

City	Population	Rank in India
Raipur	1,027,264	#53
Bhilai	627,734	#81
Bilāspur	365,579	#136
Durg	268,806	#191
Rāj-Nāndgaon	163,114	#320
Raigarh	150,019	#350
Jagdalpur	125,463	#416
Ambikāpur	121,071	#430

Cities near Korba

Bhelai27,158 people · ~10 km away
Katghora22,690 people · ~24 km away
Chāmpa45,256 people · ~35 km away
Nailā40,561 people · ~39 km away
Jānjgīr32,833 people · ~39 km away
Saktī21,955 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Korba?

Korba has a population of 419,146 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in India.

What region is Korba in?

Korba is located in Chhattisgarh, India.

Is Korba the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 888 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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