Patna Population 2026
Patna has a population of 1,684,297, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Bihar. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,684,297
Rank in India
#21
Coordinates
25.59°N, 85.14°E
~53 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
853 km
530 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bihar
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Gaya | 474,093 | #110 |
| Bhāgalpur | 400,146 | #126 |
| Muzaffarpur | 354,462 | #139 |
| Bihār Sharīf | 297,268 | #166 |
| Darbhanga | 296,039 | #169 |
| Purnia | 282,248 | #186 |
| Arrah | 261,430 | #196 |
| Begusarai | 252,008 | #202 |
Cities near Patna
- Phulwari Sharif81,740 people · ~7 km away
- Dinapur Nizamat182,429 people · ~10 km away
- Dinapore152,940 people · ~10 km away
- Sonepur37,776 people · ~12 km away
- Hājīpur147,688 people · ~13 km away
- Dighwāra32,741 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Patna?
Patna has a population of 1,684,297 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in India.
What region is Patna in?
Patna is located in Bihar, India.
Is Patna the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 853 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.