Sāgar Population 2026
Sāgar has a population of 54,550, making it the #1001 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 233× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,550
Rank in India
#1001
Coordinates
14.16°N, 75.03°E
~592 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,623 km
1,008 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Karnataka
Cities near Sāgar
- Sirālkoppa16,864 people · ~34 km away
- Shikaripura36,015 people · ~37 km away
- Sirsi62,882 people · ~55 km away
- Bhatkal32,000 people · ~55 km away
- Shivamogga322,650 people · ~64 km away
- Honnāli17,928 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sāgar?
Sāgar has a population of 54,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1001 biggest city in India.
What region is Sāgar in?
Sāgar is located in Karnataka, India.
Is Sāgar the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,623 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.