Mathura Population 2026

Mathura has a population of 330,511, making it the #146 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. It is about 38× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

330,511

Rank in India

#146

Coordinates

27.50°N, 77.67°E

~181 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

132 km

82 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Kanpur	2,823,249	#11
Lucknow	2,472,011	#12
Agra	1,430,055	#27
Meerut	1,223,184	#36
Ghāziābād	1,199,191	#40
Varanasi	1,164,404	#43
Prayagraj	1,073,438	#48
Alīgarh	753,207	#71

Cities near Mathura

Vrindāvan60,195 people · ~9 km away
Govardhan20,044 people · ~21 km away
Chhāta21,260 people · ~29 km away
Dīg44,999 people · ~34 km away
Bharatpur252,838 people · ~37 km away
Sadābād36,093 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mathura?

Mathura has a population of 330,511 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #146 biggest city in India.

What region is Mathura in?

Mathura is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Mathura the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 132 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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