Siliguri Population 2026
Siliguri has a population of 515,574, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in West Bengal. It is about 25× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
515,574
Rank in India
#100
Coordinates
26.71°N, 88.43°E
~124 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,124 km
698 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 |
| Āsansol | 504,271 | #103 |
| Bhātpāra | 483,129 | #108 |
| Maheshtala | 448,317 | #116 |
| Shyamnagar | 441,956 | #118 |
| Rajpur Sonarpur | 424,368 | #121 |
Cities near Siliguri
- Bagdogra17,372 people · ~12 km away
- Naksalbāri57,283 people · ~21 km away
- Kurseong46,427 people · ~24 km away
- Jalpāiguri107,832 people · ~37 km away
- Dārjiling123,797 people · ~39 km away
- Kālimpong43,000 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Siliguri?
Siliguri has a population of 515,574 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in India.
What region is Siliguri in?
Siliguri is located in West Bengal, India.
Is Siliguri the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,124 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.