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Bhopal (orange) and the other large cities of India
Bhopal lies in Madhya Pradesh in India at 23.25°N, 77.4°E, about 523 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Vadodara (1,822,221) and larger than Rasapūdipalem (1,728,128). The largest city in India is Mumbai with 12,691,836 people.
The nearest large city is Sehore, about 33 km away, followed by Vidisha (51 km).
India as a whole has a live population of 1,480,417,619 (+0.9% a year) and ranks #1 of 238 countries — see the India population page for the full statistics and the India atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Bhopal
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Sehore Madhya Pradesh | 33 km | 109,118 |
| Vidisha Madhya Pradesh | 51 km | 155,951 |
| Narmadapuram Madhya Pradesh | 65 km | 117,988 |
| Itārsi Madhya Pradesh | 80 km | 100,574 |
| Dewas Madhya Pradesh | 142 km | 289,550 |
| Saugor Madhya Pradesh | 151 km | 274,556 |
| Punāsa Madhya Pradesh | 154 km | 350,000 |
| Guna Madhya Pradesh | 155 km | 180,935 |
Largest cities in India
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bhopal?
Bhopal has about 1,798,218 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Bhopal the capital of India?
No — Bhopal is the 18th largest city of India.
How big is Bhopal compared with the rest of India?
Its 1,798,218 residents are 0.1% of the 1,480,417,619 people living in India today. Mumbai is larger with 12,691,836 people.
Where is Bhopal?
In Madhya Pradesh, India, at latitude 23.25 and longitude 77.4, 523 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Sehore (33 km), Vidisha (51 km), Narmadapuram (65 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Bhopal Population 2026 — India. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/india/bhopal/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/india/bhopal/">Bhopal Population 2026 — India</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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