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Dhule overview
Dhule (orange) and the other large cities of India
Dhule lies in Maharashtra in India at 20.9°N, 74.78°E, about 266 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Rajamahendravaram (376,333) and larger than Rohtak (374,292). The largest city in India is Mumbai with 12,691,836 people.
The nearest large city is Malegaon, about 47 km away, followed by Nandurbar (76 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 Dhule
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Malegaon Maharashtra | 47 km | 481,228 |
| Nandurbar Maharashtra | 76 km | 111,037 |
| Jalgaon Maharashtra | 83 km | 460,228 |
| Bhusawal Maharashtra | 106 km | 187,421 |
| Aurangabad Maharashtra | 128 km | 1,175,116 |
| Khargone Madhya Pradesh | 134 km | 116,150 |
| Nashik Maharashtra | 144 km | 1,486,053 |
| Burhānpur Madhya Pradesh | 157 km | 210,886 |
Largest cities in India
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dhule?
Dhule has about 375,559 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Dhule the capital of India?
No — Dhule is the 131st largest city of India.
How big is Dhule compared with the rest of India?
Its 375,559 residents are 0% of the 1,480,417,619 people living in India today. Mumbai is larger with 12,691,836 people.
Where is Dhule?
In Maharashtra, India, at latitude 20.9 and longitude 74.78, 266 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Malegaon (47 km), Nandurbar (76 km), Jalgaon (83 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Dhule Population 2026 — India. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/india/dhule/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/india/dhule/">Dhule 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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