Puruliya Population 2026
Puruliya has a population of 122,533, making it the #422 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in West Bengal. It is about 104× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
122,533
Rank in India
#422
Coordinates
23.33°N, 86.36°E
~255 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,087 km
675 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Bengal
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 4,631,392 | #7 |
| Howrah | 1,027,672 | #52 |
| Durgapur | 518,872 | #97 |
| Siliguri | 515,574 | #100 |
| Āsansol | 504,271 | #103 |
| Bhātpāra | 483,129 | #108 |
| Maheshtala | 448,317 | #116 |
| Shyamnagar | 441,956 | #118 |
Cities near Puruliya
- Balarāmpur22,847 people · ~30 km away
- Adra22,159 people · ~38 km away
- Pāthardih45,276 people · ~38 km away
- Raghunathpur22,802 people · ~39 km away
- Chas141,640 people · ~39 km away
- Bokāro564,319 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puruliya?
Puruliya has a population of 122,533 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #422 biggest city in India.
What region is Puruliya in?
Puruliya is located in West Bengal, India.
Is Puruliya the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,087 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.