Mayiladuthurai Population 2026
Mayiladuthurai has a population of 86,660, making it the #611 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 146× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,660
Rank in India
#611
Coordinates
11.10°N, 79.66°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,964 km
1,220 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Mayiladuthurai
- Kuthalam16,125 people · ~11 km away
- Sīrkāzhi34,927 people · ~17 km away
- Tharangambadi23,191 people · ~23 km away
- Kāraikāl86,838 people · ~28 km away
- Kumbakonam167,155 people · ~33 km away
- Chidambaram62,153 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mayiladuthurai?
Mayiladuthurai has a population of 86,660 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #611 biggest city in India.
What region is Mayiladuthurai in?
Mayiladuthurai is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Mayiladuthurai the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,964 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.