Sopur Population 2026

Sopur has a population of 71,292, making it the #738 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 178× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

71,292

Rank in India

#738

Coordinates

34.29°N, 74.47°E

~1,583 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

681 km

423 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jammu and Kashmir

City	Population	Rank in India
Srinagar	1,206,419	#39
Jammu	576,198	#87
Anantnag	150,592	#348
Soyībug	104,000	#498
Udhampur	84,015	#624
Bāramūla	77,276	#674
Kathua	59,866	#895
Bandipura	37,081	#1555

Cities near Sopur

Bāramūla77,276 people · ~15 km away
Pattan19,538 people · ~16 km away
Sumbal15,041 people · ~17 km away
Bandipura37,081 people · ~21 km away
Ganderbal28,233 people · ~29 km away
Soyībug104,000 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sopur?

Sopur has a population of 71,292 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #738 biggest city in India.

What region is Sopur in?

Sopur is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Is Sopur the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 681 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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