Murlīganj Population 2026
Murlīganj has a population of 28,691, making it the #2054 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Bihar. It is about 442× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,691
Rank in India
#2054
Coordinates
25.90°N, 87.00°E
~51 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,013 km
629 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 Murlīganj
- Bihārīganj32,805 people · ~18 km away
- Banmankhi Bazar30,336 people · ~20 km away
- Banmankhi26,806 people · ~20 km away
- Madhepura54,472 people · ~20 km away
- Chhātāpur23,425 people · ~36 km away
- Saharsa156,540 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Murlīganj?
Murlīganj has a population of 28,691 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2054 biggest city in India.
What region is Murlīganj in?
Murlīganj is located in Bihar, India.
Is Murlīganj the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,013 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.