Rāichūr Population 2026

Rāichūr has a population of 234,073, making it the #217 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 54× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

234,073

Rank in India

#217

Coordinates

16.21°N, 77.36°E

~402 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,381 km

858 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karnataka

City	Population	Rank in India
Bengaluru	8,495,492	#3
Hubballi	943,788	#60
Mysuru	920,550	#61
Kalaburagi	543,147	#93
Mangaluru	499,487	#104
Belagavi	490,045	#105
Davangere	435,128	#119
Ballari	410,445	#125

Cities near Rāichūr

Mānvi46,465 people · ~40 km away
Kosigi15,455 people · ~41 km away
Gadwāl63,177 people · ~47 km away
Emmiganūr95,149 people · ~50 km away
Devadurga28,929 people · ~51 km away
Nārāyanpet41,752 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rāichūr?

Rāichūr has a population of 234,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #217 biggest city in India.

What region is Rāichūr in?

Rāichūr is located in Karnataka, India.

Is Rāichūr the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,381 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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