Silapathar Population 2026

Silapathar has a population of 25,662, making it the #2317 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Assam. It is about 495× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,662

Rank in India

#2317

Coordinates

27.59°N, 94.72°E

~119 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,720 km

1,068 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Assam

City	Population	Rank in India
Guwahati	962,334	#59
Silchar	178,865	#285
Dibrugarh	145,488	#362
Jorhat	126,736	#410
Nagaon	121,628	#425
Tinsukia	116,322	#455
Tezpur	75,540	#699
Bongaigaon	67,322	#793

Cities near Silapathar

Dibrugarh145,488 people · ~22 km away
Tinsukia116,322 people · ~64 km away
Duliajan Oil Town28,626 people · ~64 km away
Duliajan28,626 people · ~64 km away
Along18,425 people · ~64 km away
Sibsāgar62,104 people · ~68 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Silapathar?

Silapathar has a population of 25,662 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2317 biggest city in India.

What region is Silapathar in?

Silapathar is located in Assam, India.

Is Silapathar the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,720 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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