Nalco Population 2026
Nalco has a population of 19,644, making it the #3001 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Odisha. It is about 646× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,644
Rank in India
#3001
Coordinates
20.87°N, 85.18°E
~197 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,179 km
732 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Odisha
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Nowrangapur | 1,220,946 | #38 |
| Bhubaneswar | 885,363 | #64 |
| Cuttack | 610,189 | #82 |
| Brahmapur | 356,598 | #138 |
| Rourkela | 273,317 | #190 |
| Raurkela Industrial Township | 216,410 | #235 |
| Puri | 200,564 | #250 |
| Sambalpur | 189,366 | #265 |
Cities near Nalco
- Ghantapada15,169 people · ~8 km away
- Angul44,386 people · ~9 km away
- Dera Colliery Township15,787 people · ~10 km away
- Tālcher40,841 people · ~11 km away
- Kāmākhyānagar16,810 people · ~38 km away
- Dhenkānāl67,414 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nalco?
Nalco has a population of 19,644 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3001 biggest city in India.
What region is Nalco in?
Nalco is located in Odisha, India.
Is Nalco the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,179 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.