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This is a list of the most populous cities in India. Cities are a type of sub-administrative unit and are defined by the Ministry of Home Affairs. In some cases, cities are bifurcated into municipalities, which can lead to cities being included within other cities.
As of 2024, Delhi, also known as the capital of India holds the position of the most populous city in India, proclaiming a humongous population of over 33.8 million. Delhi is believed to be an indispensable historical, political, and cultural hub.
India has 40 cities with more than a million people, 396 cities with between 100,000 and 1 million people, and 2500 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people. The largest city in India is Mumbai, with a population of 12,691,836 people.
List of population cities in India based on the estimates and projections by United Nations. yearwise change in population and population growth rate. Data tables, charts and maps.
With the rise of megacities, globalisation, and urbanisation worldwide, the two Indian cities—Delhi and Mumbai have featured among the top 10 list of the most populated cities in the world and have accounted for a significant share of India’s total population.
A comprehensive list of India’s most populated cities with estimated population in current year (2024), along with data from the last two (2011 and 2001) Census of India. Rank City*
Delhi was the largest city in terms of number of inhabitants in India in 2023.The capital city was estimated to house nearly 33 million people, with Mumbai ranking second that year.
The city has a population of about 18.4 million inhabitants, and it is the most populated city in India. Its wealth also surpasses that of any other Indian city as it is home to the highest number of Indian millionaires and billionaires.
The capital of Maharashtra state, Mumbai is the most populous city in India with more than 24 million residents. Throughout its history, Mumbai has seen incredible growth, more than doubling between the start of the 20th century, when it counted less than 900,000 people and the 1950s.
Delhi is the most populated city in India, followed by Mumbai Kolkata Bangalore Chennai and Hyderabad