Kotā Population 2026

Kotā has a population of 18,405, making it the #3181 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 690× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,405

Rank in India

#3181

Coordinates

22.30°N, 82.02°E

~333 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

853 km

530 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 Kotā

Ratanpur24,636 people · ~15 km away
Takhatpur19,968 people · ~24 km away
Bilāspur365,579 people · ~27 km away
Sirgittī18,428 people · ~30 km away
Lormi15,156 people · ~33 km away
Mungeli36,450 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kotā?

Kotā has a population of 18,405 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3181 biggest city in India.

What region is Kotā in?

Kotā is located in Chhattisgarh, India.

Is Kotā the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 853 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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