Pūnch Population 2026

Pūnch has a population of 28,197, making it the #2105 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 450× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,197

Rank in India

#2105

Coordinates

33.77°N, 74.09°E

~999 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

645 km

401 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jammu and Kashmir

City	Population	Rank in India
Srinagar	1,206,419	#39
Jammu	576,198	#87
Anantnag	150,592	#348
Soyībug	104,000	#498
Udhampur	84,015	#624
Bāramūla	77,276	#674
Sopur	71,292	#738
Kathua	59,866	#895

Cities near Pūnch

Rajaori29,486 people · ~48 km away
Bāramūla77,276 people · ~54 km away
Pattan19,538 people · ~61 km away
Badgām15,338 people · ~64 km away
Soyībug104,000 people · ~66 km away
Sopur71,292 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pūnch?

Pūnch has a population of 28,197 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2105 biggest city in India.

What region is Pūnch in?

Pūnch is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Is Pūnch the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 645 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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