Molakālumuru Population 2026

Molakālumuru has a population of 15,797, making it the #3586 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 803× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,797

Rank in India

#3586

Coordinates

14.72°N, 76.75°E

~618 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,547 km

961 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karnataka

City	Population	Rank in India
Bengaluru	8,495,492	#3
Hubballi	943,788	#60
Mysuru	920,550	#61
Kalaburagi	543,147	#93
Mangaluru	499,487	#104
Belagavi	490,045	#105
Davangere	435,128	#119
Ballari	410,445	#125

Cities near Molakālumuru

Rāyadrug61,749 people · ~12 km away
Kūdligi26,680 people · ~44 km away
Challakere55,194 people · ~46 km away
Sandūr37,431 people · ~46 km away
Jagalūr17,257 people · ~49 km away
Ballari410,445 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Molakālumuru?

Molakālumuru has a population of 15,797 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3586 biggest city in India.

What region is Molakālumuru in?

Molakālumuru is located in Karnataka, India.

Is Molakālumuru the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,547 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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