Srinagar Population 2026

Srinagar has a population of 1,206,419, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jammu and Kashmir. Roughly 0.1% of India's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,206,419

Rank in India

#39

Coordinates

34.09°N, 74.81°E

~1,589 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

649 km

403 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jammu and Kashmir

City	Population	Rank in India
Jammu	576,198	#87
Anantnag	150,592	#348
Soyībug	104,000	#498
Udhampur	84,015	#624
Bāramūla	77,276	#674
Sopur	71,292	#738
Kathua	59,866	#895
Bandipura	37,081	#1555

Cities near Srinagar

Badāmibāgh22,214 people · ~5 km away
Soyībug104,000 people · ~9 km away
Badgām15,338 people · ~11 km away
Pāmpur21,680 people · ~13 km away
Ganderbal28,233 people · ~16 km away
Sumbal15,041 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Srinagar?

Srinagar has a population of 1,206,419 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in India.

What region is Srinagar in?

Srinagar is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Is Srinagar the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 649 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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