Shāntipur Population 2026
Shāntipur has a population of 149,983, making it the #352 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in West Bengal. It is about 85× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
149,983
Rank in India
#352
Coordinates
23.25°N, 88.43°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,270 km
789 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 Shāntipur
- Kālna53,964 people · ~8 km away
- Krishnanagar145,926 people · ~19 km away
- Navadwīp111,123 people · ~19 km away
- Kalyani93,184 people · ~30 km away
- Kānchrāpāra136,954 people · ~32 km away
- Memāri44,448 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shāntipur?
Shāntipur has a population of 149,983 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #352 biggest city in India.
What region is Shāntipur in?
Shāntipur is located in West Bengal, India.
Is Shāntipur the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,270 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.