Pathalgaon Population 2026
Pathalgaon has a population of 16,613, making it the #3474 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. It is about 764× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,613
Rank in India
#3474
Coordinates
22.56°N, 83.46°E
~573 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
920 km
571 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chhattisgarh
Cities near Pathalgaon
- Ambikāpur121,071 people · ~68 km away
- Kharsia18,939 people · ~73 km away
- Raigarh150,019 people · ~74 km away
- Sundergarh45,036 people · ~76 km away
- Saktī21,955 people · ~78 km away
- Jashpur Nagar28,301 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pathalgaon?
Pathalgaon has a population of 16,613 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3474 biggest city in India.
What region is Pathalgaon in?
Pathalgaon is located in Chhattisgarh, India.
Is Pathalgaon the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 920 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.