Pakur Population 2026
Pakur has a population of 45,840, making it the #1223 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. It is about 277× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,840
Rank in India
#1223
Coordinates
24.64°N, 87.84°E
~47 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,145 km
711 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jharkhand
Cities near Pakur
- Dhuliān77,070 people · ~12 km away
- Jangipur82,548 people · ~30 km away
- Rājmahal22,514 people · ~46 km away
- Malda170,039 people · ~51 km away
- Rampur Hat53,468 people · ~52 km away
- Murshidābād39,557 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pakur?
Pakur has a population of 45,840 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1223 biggest city in India.
What region is Pakur in?
Pakur is located in Jharkhand, India.
Is Pakur the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,145 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.