{"id":41590,"date":"2021-09-13T09:56:54","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T04:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/?p=41590"},"modified":"2022-02-23T22:08:23","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T16:38:23","slug":"top-largest-cities-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 Largest Cities of India By Population"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India is the second most populous country in the world. It accounts for around 17.71% of the total world population. It is next only to China which is the most populous country across the globe. Together, their population is around 36% of the world\u2019s population. Third in line is the super power, United States.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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title=\"Mumbai\">Mumbai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Delhi\" title=\"Delhi\">Delhi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Bangalore\" title=\"Bangalore\">Bangalore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Hyderabad\" title=\"Hyderabad\">Hyderabad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Ahmedabad\" title=\"Ahmedabad\">Ahmedabad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Chennai\" title=\"Chennai\">Chennai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Kolkata\" title=\"Kolkata\">Kolkata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Surat\" title=\"Surat\">Surat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Pune\" title=\"Pune\">Pune<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Jaipur\" title=\"Jaipur\">Jaipur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Lucknow\" title=\"Lucknow\">Lucknow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Kanpur\" title=\"Kanpur\">Kanpur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Nagpur\" title=\"Nagpur\">Nagpur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Indore\" title=\"Indore\">Indore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-largest-cities-in-india\/#Thane\" title=\"Thane\">Thane<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_15_Largest_Cities_In_India\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Top 15 Largest Cities In India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42081 size-full\" title=\"Largest Cities In India By Population\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Largest-Cities-of-India.png\" alt=\"Largest Cities In India\" width=\"521\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Largest-Cities-of-India.png 521w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Largest-Cities-of-India-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, India encompasses many highly populous cities. We bring to you a list of the top 15 largest cities of India by population. The list below is as per the census taken back in 2011. The census was taken by the Indian government.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a look.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mumbai\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Mumbai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-mumbai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mumbai<\/span><\/a> lies in the Indian state of Maharashtra. As per the population census of 2011, it is the most populous city in India. The city\u2019s total population is 12.5 million as per this census.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42085\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mumbai.png\" alt=\"Mumbai - City in Maharashtra\" width=\"668\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mumbai.png 668w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mumbai-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, as per United Nations, Mumbai stepped down to the second position as of 2018 with a population of 19.98 million. Besides, the coastal city is also the sixth most populous metropolitan area across globe.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delhi\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Delhi<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Delhi is officially called the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). It is spread across an area of 1,484 square kilometer. As per the 2011 census, it is the second largest Indian city by population.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Delhi.png\" alt=\"Delhi - Indian union territory\" width=\"506\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Delhi.png 506w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Delhi-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The city&#8217;s total population is 11 million as per the census. However, the population of the entire NCT is around 16.8 million. The population of NCR was estimated to be around 26 million as of 2016.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bangalore\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Bangalore<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bangalore is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is officially called Bengaluru. As per the 2011 census, the city\u2019s population amounts to 8.43 million. It is the fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42087 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bangalore.png\" alt=\"Bengaluru - City in Karnataka\" width=\"541\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bangalore.png 541w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bangalore-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bangalore is the IT hub of the country. Thus, it offers a host of opportunities in this sector. Consequently, several young IT professionals shift to this city each year in search of work opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hyderabad\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Hyderabad<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hyderabad is the capital city of Indian state of Telangana. It is also the largest city in the state. As per the 2011 census, the city has a total population of 6.80 million.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42088 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hyderabad.png\" alt=\"Hyderabad - City in Telangana\" width=\"465\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hyderabad.png 465w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hyderabad-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The total population in Hyderabad Metropolitan Region is around 9.7 million. As a result, it became the sixth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. It has a pool of talented as well as hard working individuals. Thus, it is a big contributor to the gross domestic product in India.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ahmedabad\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Ahmedabad<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/best-places-to-visit-in-ahmedabad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ahmedabad<\/span><\/a> is the largest city in the Indian state of Gujarat. As per 2011 census, the city\u2019s total population is 5.57 million. It is a major industrial hub of the country. Its cotton industry is particularly strong.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42089\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ahmedabad.png\" alt=\"Ahmedabad - City in Gujarat\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ahmedabad.png 500w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ahmedabad-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Besides, it has booming construction and housing industries. Thus, the city attracts many young and aspiring professionals. This is one of the main reasons for the rise in its population.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chennai\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Chennai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chennai lies in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city has a total population of 4.68 million. These figures are as per the 2011 census. So, it ranks sixth in terms of population. It is also the fourth most populous urban agglomeration in the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42090 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/chennai.png\" alt=\"Chennai - City in Tamil Nadu\" width=\"496\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/chennai.png 496w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/chennai-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/chennai-145x100.png 145w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is also called the health capital of India. The tourism industry here is especially strong. It is particularly popular among the health tourists. The place attracts both foreign as well as Indian tourists.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kolkata\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Kolkata<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kolkatta lies in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is its capital. As per the 2011 census, the city has a total population of 4.48 million. Its total suburb population amounts to a whopping 14.1 million.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, it has become the third most populous metropolitan area in the country. It is the major cultural and educational hub of East India. Moreover, it is the commercial centre of this part of the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kolkata.png\" alt=\"Kolkata - City in West Bengal\" width=\"535\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kolkata.png 535w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kolkata-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The city houses many big as well as small businesses. It also has quite a few good educational institutes. Consequently, it offers numerous job and study opportunities. As a result, several young professionals shift base to the city each year. Many students also relocate to Kolkata to pursue courses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surat\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Surat<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Surat.png\" alt=\"Surat - City in Gujarat\" width=\"492\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Surat.png 492w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Surat-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Surat lies in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is close to the Arabian Sea. As per the 2011 census, the city has a total population of 4.46 million. It boasts of a well established diamond cutting and polishing industry. The city is growing at a rapid speed. However, with its growth and development its population is also rising at a fast pace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pune\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Pune<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pune lies in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the second largest city in the state. As per the 2011 census, Pune has a total population of 3.13 million.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42093\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pune.png\" alt=\"Pune - City in Maharashtra\" width=\"530\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pune.png 530w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pune-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The population of the total metropolitan region here amounts to around 7.27 million. This is as per the 2011 census. Pune houses many corporate houses. Thus, it offers good job opportunities to educate and skilled professionals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jaipur\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Jaipur<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jaipur.png\" alt=\"Jaipur - City in Rajasthan\" width=\"502\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jaipur.png 502w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jaipur-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jaipur lies in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is popularly called the Pink City. As per the 2011 census, the city has a total population of 3.1 million. The city came into being in the year 1727.\u00a0 It was Rajput ruler, Jai Singh II who founded it. The city boasts of beautiful forts as well as skilled artisans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lucknow\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Lucknow<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42095\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Lucknow.png\" alt=\"Lucknow - City in Uttar Pradesh\" width=\"467\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Lucknow.png 467w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Lucknow-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lucknow is the capital of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. As per the 2011 census, the city has a total population of 2.81 million. It is popularly known as the city of Nawabs. Lucknow is the cultural hub of North India. As per a recent survey, it was also named the happiest city in the country.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kanpur\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Kanpur<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/kanpur.png\" alt=\"Kanpur - City in Uttar Pradesh\" width=\"492\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/kanpur.png 492w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/kanpur-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kanpur lies in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city has a total population of 2.76 million as per the 2011 census. Kanpur has a flourishing leather as well as textile industries. Consequently, many skilled labourers and asrtisans shift here in search of work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nagpur\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Nagpur<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/kanpur-1.png\" alt=\"Nagpur - City in Maharashtra\" width=\"492\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/kanpur-1.png 492w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/kanpur-1-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nagpur lies in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the winter capital of the state. As per the 2011 census, the city has a total population of 2.40 million. It is the commercial centre of Maharashtra. Thus, the city offers good work opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indore\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Indore<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42098\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/indore.png\" alt=\"Indore - City in Madhya Pradesh\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/indore.png 500w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/indore-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/indore-145x100.png 145w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Indore lies in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the most populous city in the state. As per the 2011 census, Madhya Pradesh has a total population of 1.96 million. It is the education hub of the state. As a result, many students shift to this city to pursue various courses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thane\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Thane<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thane lies in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is surrounded by as many as 35 lakes. As a result, it is often referred to as the City of Lakes. As per the 2011 census, the city has a total population of 1.84 million.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Thane.png\" alt=\"Thane - City in Maharashtra\" width=\"526\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Thane.png 526w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Thane-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, these are the largest cities of India by population. Most of these are growing at a good pace. However, the government must take stringent steps to control its population.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You may also like:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-fastest-growing-cities-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fastest Growing Cities In India<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is the second most populous country in the world. It accounts for around 17.71% of the total world population. It is next only to China which is the most populous country across the globe. Together, their population is around 36% of the world\u2019s population. Third in line is the super power, United States. 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