Sholapur Population 2026

Sholapur has a population of 997,281, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Maharashtra. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

997,281

Rank in India

#56

Coordinates

17.67°N, 75.91°E

~473 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,225 km

761 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Maharashtra

City	Population	Rank in India
Mumbai	12,691,836	#1
Pune	3,124,458	#9
Nagpur	2,405,665	#13
Thāne	1,841,488	#16
Pimpri-Chinchwad	1,727,692	#20
Nashik	1,486,053	#24
Pimpri	1,284,606	#33
Kalyān	1,262,255	#34

Cities near Sholapur

Akalkot40,103 people · ~35 km away
Tuljāpur35,596 people · ~41 km away
Indi38,217 people · ~55 km away
Dharashiv112,085 people · ~58 km away
Pandharpur98,923 people · ~61 km away
Barshi118,722 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sholapur?

Sholapur has a population of 997,281 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in India.

What region is Sholapur in?

Sholapur is located in Maharashtra, India.

Is Sholapur the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,225 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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