Phagwāra Population 2026
Phagwāra has a population of 100,146, making it the #523 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 127× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,146
Rank in India
#523
Coordinates
31.22°N, 75.77°E
~248 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
321 km
199 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Punjab
Cities near Phagwāra
- Jandiāla25,631 people · ~17 km away
- Jalandhar Cantonment47,845 people · ~17 km away
- Banga20,906 people · ~21 km away
- Jalandhar868,929 people · ~22 km away
- Nakodar36,973 people · ~30 km away
- Nawanshahr46,024 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Phagwāra?
Phagwāra has a population of 100,146 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #523 biggest city in India.
What region is Phagwāra in?
Phagwāra is located in Punjab, India.
Is Phagwāra the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 321 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.