Rourkela Population 2026
Rourkela has a population of 273,317, making it the #190 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Odisha. It is about 46× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
273,317
Rank in India
#190
Coordinates
22.22°N, 84.86°E
~195 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,046 km
650 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Odisha
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Nowrangapur | 1,220,946 | #38 |
| Bhubaneswar | 885,363 | #64 |
| Cuttack | 610,189 | #82 |
| Brahmapur | 356,598 | #138 |
| Raurkela Industrial Township | 216,410 | #235 |
| Puri | 200,564 | #250 |
| Sambalpur | 189,366 | #265 |
| Balasore | 144,373 | #366 |
Cities near Rourkela
- Raurkela Industrial Township216,410 people · ~3 km away
- Birmitrapur33,442 people · ~22 km away
- Rajgangpur51,362 people · ~29 km away
- Barbil66,540 people · ~55 km away
- Bada Barabīl56,870 people · ~55 km away
- Simdega42,944 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rourkela?
Rourkela has a population of 273,317 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #190 biggest city in India.
What region is Rourkela in?
Rourkela is located in Odisha, India.
Is Rourkela the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,046 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.