Kulu Population 2026
Kulu has a population of 19,831, making it the #2973 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Himachal Pradesh. It is about 640× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,831
Rank in India
#2973
Coordinates
31.96°N, 77.11°E
~1,240 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
371 km
230 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Himachal Pradesh
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Shimla | 173,503 | #296 |
| Solan | 40,283 | #1408 |
| Kālka | 34,134 | #1700 |
| Dharamsala | 30,764 | #1898 |
| Baddi | 29,911 | #1949 |
| Nāhan | 28,899 | #2037 |
| Mandi | 28,217 | #2101 |
| Sundarnagar | 25,338 | #2352 |
Cities near Kulu
- Mandi28,217 people · ~32 km away
- Sundarnagar25,338 people · ~51 km away
- Hamīrpur19,280 people · ~63 km away
- Dharamsala30,764 people · ~80 km away
- Nangal48,497 people · ~94 km away
- Shimla173,503 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kulu?
Kulu has a population of 19,831 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2973 biggest city in India.
What region is Kulu in?
Kulu is located in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Is Kulu the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 371 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.