The 10 Most Populated Cities in India in 2024

Mar 06, 2024

By: Team Frengo

1. Mumbai

Population: 12,691,836

Mumbai is also called the city of dreams, and this city never sleeps. This is the capital of Maharashtra, and it comes first in our list of the most populated cities in India in 2024 because, according to the World Population Review Report, the population here is 12,691,836.

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2. Delhi

Population: 10,927,986

Delhi, which is the capital of India, has a population of 10,927,986 as per the report. This is India's second-largest city in population.

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3. Bengaluru

Population: 5,104,047

Bengaluru, also known as the IT hub of India, is the capital of the southern state of Karnataka. The population here is 5,104,047, as per the report. That's why it comes in third on the list of the most populated cities in India in 2024.

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4. Kolkata

Population: 4,631,392

Kolkata will rank fourth on the list of the most populated cities in India in 2024. Its population is 4,631,392. The city is the capital of West Bengal.

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5. Chennai

Population: 4,328,063

Chennai will come 5th in the list of the most populated cities in India in 2024; the population here is 4,328,063, the state of India is Tamil Nadu, and Chennai is its capital city.

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6. Ahmedabad 

Population: 3,719,710

Ahmedabad is located in the state of Gujarat, where the total population is 3,719,710, as per the report. Ahmedabad comes in at number six on the list.

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7. Hyderabad

Population: 3,597,816

Hyderabad is famous for its rich heritage. It is the capital of Telangana State and is also a big hub of the technology industry in India. The current population of Hyderabad is 3,597,816. That's why it comes in at number seven.

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8. Pune

Population: 2,935,744

Pune is the second-largest city in Maharashtra, after Mumbai. Pune currently ranks in the eighth position among the most populated cities in India, with a population of 2,935,744, according to the survey.

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9. Surat

Population: 2,894,504

Surat is famous for its commercial textile industries. The population here is 2,894,504, which makes it number nine.

10. Kanpur 

Population: 2,823,249

Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur is famous for its textile manufacturing and leather industry. Its population will be 2,823,249 in 2024, which will take it to the 10th position.

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