Tiruvannamalai Population 2026
Tiruvannamalai has a population of 145,278, making it the #364 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Tamil Nadu. It is about 87× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
145,278
Rank in India
#364
Coordinates
12.23°N, 79.07°E
~174 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,833 km
1,138 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tamil Nadu
| City | Population | Rank in India |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 | #6 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 | #14 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 | #22 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 | #25 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 | #26 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 | #54 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 | #58 |
| Salem | 917,414 | #62 |
Cities near Tiruvannamalai
- Tirukkoyilur30,212 people · ~32 km away
- Polūr28,123 people · ~32 km away
- Gingee27,045 people · ~37 km away
- Arni63,671 people · ~54 km away
- Villupuram97,380 people · ~56 km away
- Kallakkurichchi40,449 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tiruvannamalai?
Tiruvannamalai has a population of 145,278 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #364 biggest city in India.
What region is Tiruvannamalai in?
Tiruvannamalai is located in Tamil Nadu, India.
Is Tiruvannamalai the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,833 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.