Rāikot Population 2026

Rāikot has a population of 28,734, making it the #2050 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 442× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,734

Rank in India

#2050

Coordinates

30.65°N, 75.60°E

~238 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

274 km

170 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 Rāikot

Jagraon65,305 people · ~19 km away
Ahmedgarh31,302 people · ~22 km away
Māler Kotla135,424 people · ~30 km away
Barnāla116,449 people · ~31 km away
Bhadaur18,561 people · ~32 km away
Gil28,884 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rāikot?

Rāikot has a population of 28,734 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2050 biggest city in India.

What region is Rāikot in?

Rāikot is located in Punjab, India.

Is Rāikot the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 274 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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