Ropar Population 2026

Ropar has a population of 56,038, making it the #969 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 226× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

56,038

Rank in India

#969

Coordinates

30.97°N, 76.53°E

~287 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

269 km

167 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 Ropar

Kūrāli31,060 people · ~16 km away
Morinda24,022 people · ~20 km away
Bālāchor21,631 people · ~24 km away
Baddi29,911 people · ~25 km away
Kharar74,460 people · ~27 km away
Anandpur16,282 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ropar?

Ropar has a population of 56,038 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #969 biggest city in India.

What region is Ropar in?

Ropar is located in Punjab, India.

Is Ropar the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 269 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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