Nangal Population 2026

Nangal has a population of 48,497, making it the #1143 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 262× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,497

Rank in India

#1143

Coordinates

31.39°N, 76.38°E

~364 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

318 km

197 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Punjab

City	Population	Rank in India
Ludhiana	1,618,879	#23
Amritsar	1,159,227	#44
Jalandhar	868,929	#66
Patiāla	446,246	#117
Bathinda	285,788	#182
Pathānkot	174,306	#293
Hoshiārpur	168,653	#308
Mohali	166,864	#311

Cities near Nangal

Una18,722 people · ~13 km away
Anandpur16,282 people · ~21 km away
Hamīrpur19,280 people · ~36 km away
Bālāchor21,631 people · ~37 km away
Nawanshahr46,024 people · ~38 km away
Banga20,906 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nangal?

Nangal has a population of 48,497 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1143 biggest city in India.

What region is Nangal in?

Nangal is located in Punjab, India.

Is Nangal the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 318 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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