Sānkrāil Population 2026
Sānkrāil has a population of 27,523, making it the #2146 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in West Bengal. It is about 461× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,523
Rank in India
#2146
Coordinates
22.55°N, 88.23°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,293 km
803 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Bengal
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 4,631,392 | #7 |
| Howrah | 1,027,672 | #52 |
| Durgapur | 518,872 | #97 |
| Siliguri | 515,574 | #100 |
| Āsansol | 504,271 | #103 |
| Bhātpāra | 483,129 | #108 |
| Maheshtala | 448,317 | #116 |
| Shyamnagar | 441,956 | #118 |
Cities near Sānkrāil
- Maheshtala448,317 people · ~5 km away
- Bankra56,273 people · ~8 km away
- Budge Budge76,837 people · ~9 km away
- Howrah1,027,672 people · ~10 km away
- Kolkata4,631,392 people · ~14 km away
- Uluberiya235,345 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sānkrāil?
Sānkrāil has a population of 27,523 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2146 biggest city in India.
What region is Sānkrāil in?
Sānkrāil is located in West Bengal, India.
Is Sānkrāil the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,293 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.