Cities of India – Population & Census Data
Explore city and town population information across India. Bharat Population organises urban demographic information by state, district and local area using available official Census records.
India City Population 2027
Search for a city or town to explore available demographic information. Population pages can include total population, male and female population, literacy rate, sex ratio, households and other available Census indicators.
Find a City or Town
Use the search box above to find a city or town directly. You can also navigate through India, State, District and Sub-District pages to explore population information for different administrative areas.
What You Can Find on a City Population Page
Total Population
View available official Census population figures for the selected city or town.
Male Population
Explore the number of male residents recorded in available Census data.
Female Population
View the female population recorded for the selected urban area.
Literacy Rate
Check available literacy information based on official Census records.
Sex Ratio
Explore the recorded female-to-male demographic ratio for the area.
Households
View available household information recorded during the Census.
City, Town and Urban Population Data
India has different types of urban settlements and local administrative units. Census records may classify populated urban areas according to the official administrative and Census classifications applicable to that Census year.
Bharat Population keeps these records organised so that users can search for an individual city or town and understand its location within the larger State, District and Sub-District hierarchy.
Census 2011 and Census 2027 City Data
Census 2011 information is maintained as previous official Census data. Census 2027 is the current focus of Bharat Population. Until verified 2027 city-level figures are available, the relevant pages can continue to display available Census 2011 information while clearly identifying the newer Census data as awaiting release.
When verified newer Census figures are added, the same population pages can display the latest Census year and compare it with the previous official Census where comparable data is available.
Explore Population by Administrative Level
Data Source & Updates
Current Focus: Census 2027.
Coverage: City and town population information where records are available.
Update Method: Verified Census records are stored separately by Census year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find the population of a city in India?
Use the search box at the top of this page and enter the city or town name. You can also browse through the relevant State and District.
Which Census year is currently available?
Available Census 2011 figures are used as previous official data. Census 2027 remains the current focus and will be displayed when verified official figures become available.
Will the city page URL change when Census 2027 data is added?
The goal is to keep the existing location page URL stable while updating the Census information associated with that location.
Can I search for towns as well as cities?
Yes. Where town-level records are available in the Bharat Population database, users can search and explore those locations as well.