Rishīkesh Population 2026

Rishīkesh has a population of 66,390, making it the #803 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttarakhand. It is about 191× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

66,390

Rank in India

#803

Coordinates

30.11°N, 78.29°E

~361 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

196 km

122 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttarakhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Dehradun	522,081	#95
Haridwar	186,079	#268
Rudrapur	154,554	#337
Haldwani	139,497	#378
Roorkee	103,894	#500
Kashipur	103,138	#505
Rāmnagar	51,244	#1082
Pithorāgarh	47,571	#1167

Cities near Rishīkesh

Haridwar186,079 people · ~22 km away
Rāipur27,702 people · ~30 km away
Clement Town20,806 people · ~32 km away
Dehradun522,081 people · ~35 km away
Tehri27,611 people · ~36 km away
Mussoorie25,753 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rishīkesh?

Rishīkesh has a population of 66,390 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #803 biggest city in India.

What region is Rishīkesh in?

Rishīkesh is located in Uttarakhand, India.

Is Rishīkesh the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 196 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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