Munger Population 2026
Munger has a population of 213,303, making it the #237 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Bihar. It is about 60× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
213,303
Rank in India
#237
Coordinates
25.37°N, 86.47°E
~49 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
986 km
612 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bihar
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | 1,684,297 | #21 |
| Gaya | 474,093 | #110 |
| Bhāgalpur | 400,146 | #126 |
| Muzaffarpur | 354,462 | #139 |
| Bihār Sharīf | 297,268 | #166 |
| Darbhanga | 296,039 | #169 |
| Purnia | 282,248 | #186 |
| Arrah | 261,430 | #196 |
Cities near Munger
- Jamālpur105,434 people · ~7 km away
- Khagaria49,982 people · ~14 km away
- Gogri Jamālpur37,753 people · ~19 km away
- Kharagpur31,385 people · ~29 km away
- Sultānganj52,892 people · ~30 km away
- Begusarai252,008 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Munger?
Munger has a population of 213,303 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #237 biggest city in India.
What region is Munger in?
Munger is located in Bihar, India.
Is Munger the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 986 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.