Mungeli Population 2026

Mungeli has a population of 36,450, making it the #1581 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 348× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,450

Rank in India

#1581

Coordinates

22.07°N, 81.69°E

~287 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

856 km

532 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chhattisgarh

City	Population	Rank in India
Raipur	1,027,264	#53
Bhilai	627,734	#81
Korba	419,146	#122
Bilāspur	365,579	#136
Durg	268,806	#191
Rāj-Nāndgaon	163,114	#320
Raigarh	150,019	#350
Jagdalpur	125,463	#416

Cities near Mungeli

Takhatpur19,968 people · ~20 km away
Lormi15,156 people · ~23 km away
Pandaria16,165 people · ~33 km away
Bemetāra28,536 people · ~42 km away
Kotā18,405 people · ~43 km away
Bhātāpāra57,537 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mungeli?

Mungeli has a population of 36,450 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1581 biggest city in India.

What region is Mungeli in?

Mungeli is located in Chhattisgarh, India.

Is Mungeli the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 856 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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