Sītāpur Population 2026

Sītāpur has a population of 164,435, making it the #316 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Uttar Pradesh. It is about 77× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

164,435

Rank in India

#316

Coordinates

27.56°N, 80.68°E

~143 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

360 km

224 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Uttar Pradesh

City	Population	Rank in India
Kanpur	2,823,249	#11
Lucknow	2,472,011	#12
Agra	1,430,055	#27
Meerut	1,223,184	#36
Ghāziābād	1,199,191	#40
Varanasi	1,164,404	#43
Prayagraj	1,073,438	#48
Alīgarh	753,207	#71

Cities near Sītāpur

Khairābād42,125 people · ~8 km away
Lāharpur55,911 people · ~27 km away
Biswān52,516 people · ~32 km away
Kheri26,327 people · ~40 km away
Lakhīmpur140,223 people · ~44 km away
Pihānī30,369 people · ~48 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sītāpur?

Sītāpur has a population of 164,435 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #316 biggest city in India.

What region is Sītāpur in?

Sītāpur is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Is Sītāpur the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 360 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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