Nailā Population 2026

Nailā has a population of 40,561, making it the #1391 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 313× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,561

Rank in India

#1391

Coordinates

22.02°N, 82.57°E

~273 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

910 km

565 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 Nailā

Jānjgīr32,833 people · ~2 km away
Chāmpa45,256 people · ~8 km away
Akaltara22,712 people · ~14 km away
Bhelai27,158 people · ~32 km away
Korba419,146 people · ~39 km away
Saktī21,955 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nailā?

Nailā has a population of 40,561 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1391 biggest city in India.

What region is Nailā in?

Nailā is located in Chhattisgarh, India.

Is Nailā the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 910 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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