Pokaran Population 2026

Pokaran has a population of 23,554, making it the #2544 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Rajasthan. It is about 539× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Pokaran (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

23,554

Rank in India

#2544

Coordinates

26.92°N, 71.92°E

~233 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

554 km

344 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rajasthan

City	Population	Rank in India
Jaipur	3,046,163	#10
Jodhpur	1,056,191	#50
Kota	1,001,694	#55
Bikaner	644,406	#79
Ajmer	542,321	#94
Udaipur	451,100	#115
Bhilwara	359,483	#137
Alwar	322,568	#150

Cities near Pokaran

Phalodi49,914 people · ~51 km away
Jaisalmer67,604 people · ~100 km away
Balotra74,496 people · ~125 km away
Jodhpur1,056,191 people · ~130 km away
Keru38,429 people · ~138 km away
Samdari17,915 people · ~140 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pokaran?

Pokaran has a population of 23,554 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2544 biggest city in India.

What region is Pokaran in?

Pokaran is located in Rajasthan, India.

Is Pokaran the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 554 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.

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