Madikeri Population 2026
Madikeri has a population of 33,540, making it the #1729 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 378× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,540
Rank in India
#1729
Coordinates
12.43°N, 75.74°E
~1,141 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,807 km
1,122 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Karnataka
Cities near Madikeri
- Kushālnagar15,326 people · ~24 km away
- Virajpet17,246 people · ~27 km away
- Sakleshpur24,931 people · ~58 km away
- Mattanur47,078 people · ~58 km away
- Taliparamba72,465 people · ~59 km away
- Hunsūr50,865 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Madikeri?
Madikeri has a population of 33,540 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1729 biggest city in India.
What region is Madikeri in?
Madikeri is located in Karnataka, India.
Is Madikeri the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,807 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.