Muzaffarpur Population 2026

Muzaffarpur has a population of 354,462, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Bihar. It is about 36× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

354,462

Rank in India

#139

Coordinates

26.12°N, 85.39°E

~60 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

854 km

530 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
Bihār Sharīf	297,268	#166
Darbhanga	296,039	#169
Purnia	282,248	#186
Arrah	261,430	#196
Begusarai	252,008	#202

Cities near Muzaffarpur

Kantai25,051 people · ~14 km away
Motipur28,572 people · ~27 km away
Lālganj37,098 people · ~36 km away
Belsand20,566 people · ~36 km away
Sheohar28,116 people · ~45 km away
Samāstipur67,925 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Muzaffarpur?

Muzaffarpur has a population of 354,462 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in India.

What region is Muzaffarpur in?

Muzaffarpur is located in Bihar, India.

Is Muzaffarpur the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 854 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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