Let’s take a look at the 20 most populated cities in India today! As we all know India is second most populous in the world today just beaten by a whisker by China in this context. It is home to over 1.271 billion people and a very significant 17.5% of the world’s population resides here. And, it is even being said that the country will be winning the grand race by 2025, dethroning China as the most populous country in the world with its growth rate 1.2%.
Undeniably, India’s population is an interesting one. It is both a boon and a curse to it. On the bright side, it is what we call a youthful one at the moment, with almost 50% of it being aged under 25 yrs and average age of the country coming up to around 29 years only. This guarantees a stable workforce that can become the strength of any economy. However, supporting such a great percentage of the world’s population with only 2.4% of the world’s land area is India is increasingly being faced with numerous hurdles of population management. This brings us to the next logical question of where the population of the country is essentially concentrated.
Well, evidently, the most populated cities in India are also commercially the most important. The top contender, for instance, is Mumbai which is also the commercial hub of the country. While Bangalore that also features in the list is the rising IT destination. However, surprisingly, even with all these cities gaining popularity, over 72% of the population is still residing in rural areas.
So, while we are on the topic of population you might want to take a look at our list of 14 Biggest Cities in The World by Population. And, then let’s move on to check the top contenders among the cities of India which quite possibly might be featuring on that list as well. Here’s the list!
20. Bhopal,
Population: 1,886,100
Situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh the city has approx. 939,560 males and 856,088 females.
19. Kochi,
Population: 2,028,399
One of the fastest growing cities Kochi has a literacy rate of 97.5%. It is famous as the commercial capital of Kerala.
18. Patna,
Population: 2,049,156
The largest city of the state of Bihar and flanked by the Ganges, Patna is also known to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.
17. Thiruvanathapuram,
Population: 2,119,724
The evergreen city of India known for its software exports and serene landscape is also a major IT hub.
16. Coimbatore,
Population: 2,136,916
One of the fastest growing Tier II cities in the country and also a major contributor to trade and industry, Coimbatore has a workforce of total 425115.
15. Indore,
Population: 2,170,295
The commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh has a population density of 25,170 people per square mile.
14. Ghaziabad,
Population: 2,375,820
Ghaziabad situated in the National Capital Region is a planned industrial city with world class roads and tight administration.
13. Nagpur,
Population: 2,497,870
The city has many accolades to its name. Apart from being named the ‘Orange city’ for its bountiful orchards, it is also said to be the ‘best city in India to live in’.
12. Lucknow,
Population: 2,902,920
Lucknow is not only the cultural and tourism hub for its rich heritage; it is also one of the most populated cities in India.
11. Kanpur,
Population: 2,920,496
An industrial center of the country, Kanpur is known for having one of the finest tanneries worlds over and producing great quality leather.
10. Jaipur,
Population: 3,046,163
Hailed as the ‘Pink City’ of India, the city is famous for having one of World Heritage Sites of the world and is accentuated by a great roads network.
9. Surat,
Population: 4,951,246
Surat is one of the fastest growing cities with a GDP growth rate of around 11% and selected as the first smart IT city in he country.
8. Pune,
Population: 5,057,709
Pune has an abundance of manufacturing industries and research institutes and has served as major destination for professions and students from all over the country for quite long now.
7. Ahmedabad,
Population: 6,357,693
Already a commercial center and industrial hub, Ahmedabad’s growing population has also resulted in the development of a strong construction and housing industry.
6. Hyderabad,
Population: 7,677,018
Another city with a regal past and rightly called the City of Pearls. With its beautiful bazaars and energy, it would have been surprising if it wasn’t one of the most populated cities in India.
5. Bangalore,
Population: 8,520,435
As said Bangalore is the upcoming IT hub and leading IT exporter, but a major contributor to people moving to the city is also its pleasant climate.
4. Chennai,
Population: 8,653,521
Chennai is an interesting mix of modern and traditional. It also has the third largest expatriate population in the country of around 85000 people.
3. Kolkata,
Population: 14,057,991
Standing tall at the banks of Hooghly River, Kolkata has great historical significance being the cultural and educational center of the country. Though population density has declined in the past few years, true blue Calcuttans are averse to migration till date.
2. Delhi,
Population: 16,349,831
The famed national capital of the country, Delhi’s expansion has been manifold and if NCT and other expanded areas are to be included, the population might extend to a stupendous 25 million.
1. Mumbai,
Population: 18,394,912
Mumbai has the highest GDP in the country along with the most number of millionaires. The land of Bollywood and commercial success rules the list of most populated cities in India.
