Mahāsamund Population 2026
Mahāsamund has a population of 54,413, making it the #1007 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 233× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,413
Rank in India
#1007
Coordinates
21.11°N, 82.09°E
~299 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
969 km
602 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chhattisgarh
Cities near Mahāsamund
- Arang19,091 people · ~16 km away
- Nawāpāra29,315 people · ~29 km away
- Bāgbahra19,529 people · ~31 km away
- Khariar Road18,967 people · ~49 km away
- Raipur1,027,264 people · ~50 km away
- Tilda Newra36,682 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mahāsamund?
Mahāsamund has a population of 54,413 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1007 biggest city in India.
What region is Mahāsamund in?
Mahāsamund is located in Chhattisgarh, India.
Is Mahāsamund the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 969 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.