Sāhibganj Population 2026

Sāhibganj has a population of 95,890, making it the #550 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. It is about 132× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

95,890

Rank in India

#550

Coordinates

25.24°N, 87.63°E

~44 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,099 km

682 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jharkhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Jamshedpur	1,339,438	#31
Dhanbad	1,196,214	#41
Ranchi	1,120,374	#46
Bokāro	564,319	#88
Mango	223,805	#227
Deoghar	203,123	#247
Phusro	185,555	#269
Bhetia	174,355	#292

Cities near Sāhibganj

Manihāri26,629 people · ~11 km away
Rājmahal22,514 people · ~29 km away
Katihar240,838 people · ~33 km away
Colgong33,700 people · ~41 km away
Naugachhia49,069 people · ~56 km away
Malda170,039 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sāhibganj?

Sāhibganj has a population of 95,890 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #550 biggest city in India.

What region is Sāhibganj in?

Sāhibganj is located in Jharkhand, India.

Is Sāhibganj the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,099 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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