Ratlām Population 2026

Ratlām has a population of 264,914, making it the #193 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 48× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

264,914

Rank in India

#193

Coordinates

23.33°N, 75.04°E

~486 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

627 km

389 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhya Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Indore	1,994,397	#15
Bhopal	1,798,218	#18
Jabalpur	1,081,677	#47
Gwalior	1,054,420	#51
Ujjain	515,215	#101
Punāsa	350,000	#140
Dewas	289,550	#179
Satna	282,977	#185

Cities near Ratlām

Khāchrod34,191 people · ~27 km away
Jaora74,907 people · ~35 km away
Badnāwar20,917 people · ~40 km away
Nagda103,501 people · ~41 km away
Petlāwad15,174 people · ~43 km away
Barnagar36,438 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ratlām?

Ratlām has a population of 264,914 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #193 biggest city in India.

What region is Ratlām in?

Ratlām is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Ratlām the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 627 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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