Payyanur Population 2026
Payyanur has a population of 72,111, making it the #731 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Kerala. It is about 176× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,111
Rank in India
#731
Coordinates
12.09°N, 75.20°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,850 km
1,149 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kerala
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Kanayannur | 851,406 | #67 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 788,271 | #70 |
| Kochi | 633,553 | #80 |
| Kozhikode | 550,440 | #90 |
| Kollam | 367,107 | #135 |
| Thrissur | 315,957 | #154 |
| Alappuzha | 240,991 | #210 |
| Palakkad | 132,728 | #394 |
Cities near Payyanur
- Kunnimangalam18,965 people · ~5 km away
- Mādāyi35,888 people · ~8 km away
- Taliparamba72,465 people · ~18 km away
- Nīlēshwar25,405 people · ~20 km away
- Kanhangad125,564 people · ~26 km away
- Ajānūr33,079 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Payyanur?
Payyanur has a population of 72,111 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #731 biggest city in India.
What region is Payyanur in?
Payyanur is located in Kerala, India.
Is Payyanur the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,850 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.