Kushtagi Population 2026

Kushtagi has a population of 24,878, making it the #2417 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 510× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,878

Rank in India

#2417

Coordinates

15.76°N, 76.19°E

~645 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,434 km

891 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karnataka

City	Population	Rank in India
Bengaluru	8,495,492	#3
Hubballi	943,788	#60
Mysuru	920,550	#61
Kalaburagi	543,147	#93
Mangaluru	499,487	#104
Belagavi	490,045	#105
Davangere	435,128	#119
Ballari	410,445	#125

Cities near Kushtagi

Gajendragarh32,359 people · ~24 km away
Ilkal60,242 people · ~24 km away
Koppal70,698 people · ~46 km away
Gangavati114,642 people · ~51 km away
Lingsugūr35,411 people · ~57 km away
Hosapete206,167 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kushtagi?

Kushtagi has a population of 24,878 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2417 biggest city in India.

What region is Kushtagi in?

Kushtagi is located in Karnataka, India.

Is Kushtagi the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,434 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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