Shāhābād Population 2026
Shāhābād has a population of 73,606, making it the #717 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. It is about 172× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
73,606
Rank in India
#717
Coordinates
27.64°N, 79.94°E
~149 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
289 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh
Cities near Shāhābād
- Pihānī30,369 people · ~26 km away
- Shāhjānpur320,434 people · ~27 km away
- Jalālābād35,051 people · ~30 km away
- Hardoī122,635 people · ~33 km away
- Tilhar57,043 people · ~41 km away
- Farrukhābād241,152 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shāhābād?
Shāhābād has a population of 73,606 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #717 biggest city in India.
What region is Shāhābād in?
Shāhābād is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Is Shāhābād the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 289 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.