Sultanpur Population 2026

Sultanpur has a population of 16,877, making it the #3420 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Punjab. It is about 752× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,877

Rank in India

#3420

Coordinates

31.21°N, 75.20°E

~217 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

348 km

216 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Punjab

City	Population	Rank in India
Ludhiana	1,618,879	#23
Amritsar	1,159,227	#44
Jalandhar	868,929	#66
Patiāla	446,246	#117
Bathinda	285,788	#182
Pathānkot	174,306	#293
Hoshiārpur	168,653	#308
Mohali	166,864	#311

Cities near Sultanpur

Husainpur15,575 people · ~16 km away
Kapurthala Town98,916 people · ~25 km away
Nakodar36,973 people · ~28 km away
Dharmkot19,057 people · ~30 km away
Patti40,976 people · ~33 km away
Zira37,498 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sultanpur?

Sultanpur has a population of 16,877 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3420 biggest city in India.

What region is Sultanpur in?

Sultanpur is located in Punjab, India.

Is Sultanpur the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 348 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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