Kulgam Population 2026

Kulgam has a population of 23,584, making it the #2539 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 538× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,584

Rank in India

#2539

Coordinates

33.64°N, 75.02°E

~1,742 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

596 km

370 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jammu and Kashmir

City	Population	Rank in India
Srinagar	1,206,419	#39
Jammu	576,198	#87
Anantnag	150,592	#348
Soyībug	104,000	#498
Udhampur	84,015	#624
Bāramūla	77,276	#674
Sopur	71,292	#738
Kathua	59,866	#895

Cities near Kulgam

Anantnag150,592 people · ~16 km away
Bijbehara24,590 people · ~18 km away
Shopian16,360 people · ~19 km away
Achhībal17,556 people · ~19 km away
Dooru Verinag22,968 people · ~22 km away
Pulwama20,071 people · ~28 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kulgam?

Kulgam has a population of 23,584 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2539 biggest city in India.

What region is Kulgam in?

Kulgam is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Is Kulgam the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 596 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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