Lātehār Population 2026

Lātehār has a population of 26,981, making it the #2200 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. It is about 470× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,981

Rank in India

#2200

Coordinates

23.74°N, 84.50°E

~388 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

907 km

563 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 Lātehār

Lohārdagā57,411 people · ~39 km away
Khalāri20,010 people · ~53 km away
Churi24,876 people · ~53 km away
Medininagar78,396 people · ~55 km away
Chatrā49,985 people · ~64 km away
Gumlā51,264 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lātehār?

Lātehār has a population of 26,981 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2200 biggest city in India.

What region is Lātehār in?

Lātehār is located in Jharkhand, India.

Is Lātehār the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 907 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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