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Vijayapura overview
Vijayapura (orange) and the other large cities of India
Vijayapura lies in Karnataka in India at 16.82°N, 75.72°E, about 606 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).
It is smaller than Chānda (328,351) and larger than Shivamogga (322,650). The largest city in India is Mumbai with 12,691,836 people.
The nearest large city is Bagalkot, about 71 km away, followed by Sholapur (96 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 Vijayapura
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bagalkot Karnataka | 71 km | 111,933 |
| Sholapur Maharashtra | 96 km | 997,281 |
| Sāngli Maharashtra | 123 km | 601,214 |
| Kalaburagi Karnataka | 132 km | 543,147 |
| Ichalkaranji Maharashtra | 134 km | 287,353 |
| Dharashiv Maharashtra | 155 km | 112,085 |
| Gadag Karnataka | 155 km | 172,612 |
| Barshi Maharashtra | 157 km | 118,722 |
Largest cities in India
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vijayapura?
Vijayapura has about 327,427 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Vijayapura the capital of India?
No — Vijayapura is the 147th largest city of India.
How big is Vijayapura compared with the rest of India?
Its 327,427 residents are 0% of the 1,480,417,619 people living in India today. Mumbai is larger with 12,691,836 people.
Where is Vijayapura?
In Karnataka, India, at latitude 16.82 and longitude 75.72, 606 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Bagalkot (71 km), Sholapur (96 km), Sāngli (123 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Vijayapura Population 2026 — India. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/india/vijayapura/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/india/vijayapura/">Vijayapura 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.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.