Qadian Population 2026

Qadian has a population of 23,632, making it the #2536 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 537× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,632

Rank in India

#2536

Coordinates

31.82°N, 75.38°E

~254 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

397 km

247 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Punjab

City	Population	Rank in India
Ludhiana	1,618,879	#23
Amritsar	1,159,227	#44
Jalandhar	868,929	#66
Patiāla	446,246	#117
Bathinda	285,788	#182
Pathānkot	174,306	#293
Hoshiārpur	168,653	#308
Mohali	166,864	#311

Cities near Qadian

Dhāriwāl20,604 people · ~16 km away
Batāla158,621 people · ~16 km away
Gurdaspur77,928 people · ~24 km away
Dasūya25,192 people · ~26 km away
Mukeriān29,841 people · ~27 km away
Urmar23,419 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Qadian?

Qadian has a population of 23,632 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2536 biggest city in India.

What region is Qadian in?

Qadian is located in Punjab, India.

Is Qadian the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 397 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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