Kuju Population 2026

Kuju has a population of 21,356, making it the #2783 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. It is about 594× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,356

Rank in India

#2783

Coordinates

23.73°N, 85.51°E

~423 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

990 km

615 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jharkhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Jamshedpur	1,339,438	#31
Dhanbad	1,196,214	#41
Ranchi	1,120,374	#46
Bokāro	564,319	#88
Mango	223,805	#227
Deoghar	203,123	#247
Phusro	185,555	#269
Bhetia	174,355	#292

Cities near Kuju

Rāmgarh88,781 people · ~11 km away
Saunda81,915 people · ~20 km away
Patrātu32,899 people · ~22 km away
Chitarpur22,837 people · ~22 km away
Gumia48,141 people · ~33 km away
Hazāribāgh153,595 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kuju?

Kuju has a population of 21,356 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2783 biggest city in India.

What region is Kuju in?

Kuju is located in Jharkhand, India.

Is Kuju the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 990 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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