Shājāpur Population 2026

Shājāpur has a population of 69,263, making it the #765 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Madhya Pradesh. It is about 183× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

69,263

Rank in India

#765

Coordinates

23.43°N, 76.28°E

~445 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

585 km

363 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhya Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Indore	1,994,397	#15
Bhopal	1,798,218	#18
Jabalpur	1,081,677	#47
Gwalior	1,054,420	#51
Ujjain	515,215	#101
Punāsa	350,000	#140
Dewas	289,550	#179
Satna	282,977	#185

Cities near Shājāpur

Maksi20,094 people · ~23 km away
Sārangpur37,435 people · ~25 km away
Agar37,917 people · ~41 km away
Shujālpur51,225 people · ~44 km away
Nal Khera16,690 people · ~46 km away
Sonkach16,545 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shājāpur?

Shājāpur has a population of 69,263 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #765 biggest city in India.

What region is Shājāpur in?

Shājāpur is located in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Is Shājāpur the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 585 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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