Kotdwāra Population 2026

Kotdwāra has a population of 27,009, making it the #2195 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttarakhand. It is about 470× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,009

Rank in India

#2195

Coordinates

29.75°N, 78.52°E

~383 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

178 km

111 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttarakhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Dehradun	522,081	#95
Haridwar	186,079	#268
Rudrapur	154,554	#337
Haldwani	139,497	#378
Roorkee	103,894	#500
Kashipur	103,138	#505
Rishīkesh	66,390	#803
Rāmnagar	51,244	#1082

Cities near Kotdwāra

Najībābād84,006 people · ~23 km away
Nagīna76,593 people · ~35 km away
Kīratpur60,223 people · ~41 km away
Haridwar186,079 people · ~41 km away
Rishīkesh66,390 people · ~46 km away
Laksar19,270 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kotdwāra?

Kotdwāra has a population of 27,009 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2195 biggest city in India.

What region is Kotdwāra in?

Kotdwāra is located in Uttarakhand, India.

Is Kotdwāra the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 178 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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