Naihāti Population 2026
Naihāti has a population of 253,221, making it the #200 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in West Bengal. It is about 50× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
253,221
Rank in India
#200
Coordinates
22.89°N, 88.42°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,289 km
800 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Bengal
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 4,631,392 | #7 |
| Howrah | 1,027,672 | #52 |
| Durgapur | 518,872 | #97 |
| Siliguri | 515,574 | #100 |
| Āsansol | 504,271 | #103 |
| Bhātpāra | 483,129 | #108 |
| Maheshtala | 448,317 | #116 |
| Shyamnagar | 441,956 | #118 |
Cities near Naihāti
- Hugli177,005 people · ~3 km away
- Bhātpāra483,129 people · ~3 km away
- Chandannagar180,623 people · ~6 km away
- Kānchrāpāra136,954 people · ~7 km away
- Shyamnagar441,956 people · ~8 km away
- Kalyani93,184 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Naihāti?
Naihāti has a population of 253,221 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #200 biggest city in India.
What region is Naihāti in?
Naihāti is located in West Bengal, India.
Is Naihāti the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,289 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.