Virajpet Population 2026
Virajpet has a population of 17,246, making it the #3363 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Karnataka. It is about 736× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,246
Rank in India
#3363
Coordinates
12.20°N, 75.81°E
~899 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,832 km
1,138 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Karnataka
Cities near Virajpet
- Madikeri33,540 people · ~27 km away
- Kushālnagar15,326 people · ~34 km away
- Mattanur47,078 people · ~39 km away
- Taliparamba72,465 people · ~51 km away
- Hunsūr50,865 people · ~54 km away
- Tellicherry97,201 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Virajpet?
Virajpet has a population of 17,246 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3363 biggest city in India.
What region is Virajpet in?
Virajpet is located in Karnataka, India.
Is Virajpet the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,832 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.