What is the Capital of India?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of India is New Delhi. India is located in Southern Asia, Asia, with a population of 1,417,492,000. The official currency is the Indian rupee and the primary language spoken is Hindi.
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New Delhi at a glance
| Capital city | New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Country | India (Republic of India) |
| Region | Southern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 1,417,492,000 (1st largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+05:30 |
| Currency | Indian rupee (INR) |
| Calling code | +91 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering India
- Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh
- Thimphu, capital of Bhutan
- Naypyidaw, capital of Myanmar
- Beijing, capital of China
- Kathmandu, capital of Nepal
- Islamabad, capital of Pakistan
India in context
- India covers 3,287,263 km², making it the 7th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 431 people per km² ranks 21st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Pakistan.
- With 1,417,492,000 people, India holds about 70.5% of the population of Southern Asia.
- That is roughly 30.7% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, India has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- India is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of India — FAQ
What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi.
Is New Delhi the largest city in India?
Yes — New Delhi is both the capital and the largest city of India.
What country is New Delhi in?
New Delhi is the capital city of India.
What continent is New Delhi in?
New Delhi, the capital of India, is located in Asia.
Is New Delhi the capital of India?
Yes — New Delhi is the capital of India (official name: Republic of India).
New Delhi is the capital of which country?
New Delhi is the capital of India, in Southern Asia.
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