Raipur Population 2026

Raipur has a population of 1,027,264, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Chhattisgarh. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,027,264

Rank in India

#53

Coordinates

21.23°N, 81.63°E

~296 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

934 km

580 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chhattisgarh

City	Population	Rank in India
Bhilai	627,734	#81
Korba	419,146	#122
Bilāspur	365,579	#136
Durg	268,806	#191
Rāj-Nāndgaon	163,114	#320
Raigarh	150,019	#350
Jagdalpur	125,463	#416
Ambikāpur	121,071	#430

Cities near Raipur

Kumhāri38,334 people · ~13 km away
Bhilai Charoda98,008 people · ~18 km away
Bhilai627,734 people · ~21 km away
Jāmul25,878 people · ~24 km away
Arang19,091 people · ~35 km away
Durg268,806 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Raipur?

Raipur has a population of 1,027,264 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in India.

What region is Raipur in?

Raipur is located in Chhattisgarh, India.

Is Raipur the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 934 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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