Delhi was the largest city in terms of number of inhabitants in India in 2023.The capital city was estimated to house nearly 33 million people, with Mumbai ranking second that year. India's population estimate was 1.4 billion, ahead of China that same year.

The population in New Delhi was approximately 28.5 million, the most among the leading Indian cities in 2019. Mumbai and Kolkata rounded up the three most populated cities across the country that year.

India Census: Population: City: Kalyan data was reported at 1,282.225 Person th in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,193.000 Person th for 2001. India Census: Population: City: Kalyan data is updated yearly, averaging 1,193.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,282.225 Person th in 2011 and a record low of 1,015.000 Person th in 1991. India Census: Population: City: Kalyan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

This dataset is about cities in India, featuring 4 columns: city, country, latitude, and population. The preview is ordered by population (descending).

India Census: Population: City: Rajahmundri data was reported at 341.831 Person th in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 414.000 Person th for 2001. India Census: Population: City: Rajahmundri data is updated yearly, averaging 401.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 414.000 Person th in 2001 and a record low of 341.831 Person th in 2011. India Census: Population: City: Rajahmundri data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

Census: Population: City: Mysore data was reported at 1,014.227 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 786.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: City: Mysore data is updated decadal, averaging 786.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,014.227 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 653.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: City: Mysore data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

In 2023, approximately a third of the total population in India lived in cities. The trend shows an increase of urbanization by more than 4 percent in the last decade, meaning people have moved away from rural areas to find work and make a living in the cities. Leaving the fieldOver the last decade, urbanization in India has increased by almost 4 percent, as more and more people leave the agricultural sector to find work in services. Agriculture plays a significant role in the Indian economy and it employs almost half of India’s workforce today, however, its contribution to India’s GDP has been decreasing while the services sector gained in importance. No rural exodus in sightWhile urbanization is increasing as more jobs in telecommunications and IT are created and the private sector gains in importance, India is not facing a shortage of agricultural workers or a mass exodus to the cities yet. India is a very densely populated country with vast areas of arable land – over 155 million hectares of land was cultivated land in India as of 2015, for example, and textiles, especially cotton, are still one of the major exports. So while a shift of the workforce focus is obviously taking place, India is not struggling to fulfill trade demands yet.

Census: Population: City: Thiruvananthapuram data was reported at 1,771.596 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 889.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: City: Thiruvananthapuram data is updated decadal, averaging 889.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,771.596 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 826.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: City: Thiruvananthapuram data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

In 2022, the union territory of Delhi had the highest urban population density of over 18 thousand persons per square kilometer. While the rural population density was highest in union territory of Puducherry, followed by the state of Bihar.

This dataset is about cities in India, featuring 7 columns including city, continent, country, latitude, and longitude. The preview is ordered by population (descending).

Census: Population: City: Bangalore data was reported at 8,749.944 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,687.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: City: Bangalore data is updated decadal, averaging 5,687.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,749.944 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 4,130.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: City: Bangalore data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

Census: Population: City: Nagpur data was reported at 2,405.665 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,123.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: City: Nagpur data is updated decadal, averaging 2,123.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,405.665 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,664.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: City: Nagpur data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

Census: Population: City: Kota data was reported at 1,001.694 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 703.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: City: Kota data is updated decadal, averaging 703.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,001.694 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 537.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: City: Kota data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

Census: Population: City: Chandigarh data was reported at 1,026.459 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 901.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: City: Chandigarh data is updated decadal, averaging 901.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,026.459 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 576.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: City: Chandigarh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

As per the Census data dated 2011, the slum dwellers population in Mumbai was the highest among all other major metropolitan cities of India, at around five million. Hyderabad and Delhi followed it. A total of about 65 million people were estimated to be living in slums across the country.

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In India, the share of the population that earned at least the equivalent of the highest 40 percent of global income earners as of 2022 in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms was 41 percent. Hyderabad topped the list with the highest share of middle-class and above category of consumers. Cities from south India topped the list with the first four ranks, followed by the national capital, Delhi.

Census: Population: City: Aurangabad data was reported at 1,175.116 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 892.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: City: Aurangabad data is updated decadal, averaging 892.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,175.116 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 593.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: City: Aurangabad data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

Census: Population: City: Ranchi data was reported at 1,073.427 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 863.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: City: Ranchi data is updated decadal, averaging 863.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,073.427 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 615.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: City: Ranchi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

Census: Population: City: Ghaziabad data was reported at 1,648.643 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 968.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: City: Ghaziabad data is updated decadal, averaging 968.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,648.643 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 512.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: City: Ghaziabad data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.