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Delhi
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Located in northern India, this sprawling metropolis is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. |
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26,495,000 |
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Mumbai
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Located on India's west coast, this bustling metropolis is the financial and entertainment capital of the country. |
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15,414,288 |
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Bengaluru
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This major South Indian metropolis, located in the state of Karnataka, is a hub of India's high-tech industry. |
Bangalore Urban |
11,250,000 |
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Chennai
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This major South Indian city, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, is a significant cultural, economic, and educational center. |
Chennai |
10,265,000 |
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Hyderabad
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Located in south-central India on the Deccan Plateau, this major city is the capital of Telangana state. |
Hyderābād |
9,305,000 |
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Ahmedabad
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Located in the western Indian state of Gujarat on the banks of the Sabarmati River, this major city is a significant economic and industrial hub. |
Ahmadābād |
7,645,000 |
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Pune
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Located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, this sprawling city is a significant cultural and industrial center. |
Pune Division |
5,945,000 |
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Surat
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Located in the western state of Gujarat, this major Indian city is a diamond processing and trading hub, earning it the nickname "Diamond City. |
Sūrat |
5,935,000 |
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Ghāziābād
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Located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, this populous city serves as a major industrial and educational hub within the National Capital Region. |
Ghāziābād |
4,681,645 |
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Kolkata
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Located in eastern India on the Hooghly River, this major metropolitan city is a cultural and educational center. |
Kolkata |
4,496,694 |
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Chittūr
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Located in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh, India, this city serves as a significant regional hub. |
Palakkad district |
4,170,468 |
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Lakhīmpur
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Located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, this populous city serves as an administrative headquarters and a significant agricultural trade center. |
Kheri |
4,021,243 |
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Sultānpur
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Located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Sultānpur is a significant city situated on the banks of the Gomti River. |
Sultānpur |
3,790,922 |
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Villupuram
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Located in the southeastern part of India within the state of Tamil Nadu, this significant urban center serves as an administrative headquarters. |
Villupuram |
3,458,873 |
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Lucknow
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This northern Indian city is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, situated on the Gomti River. |
Lucknow District |
3,382,000 |
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Kanpur
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Located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, this major industrial city is situated on the banks of the Ganges River. |
Kānpur |
2,823,249 |
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Tiruchirappalli
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Located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu on the banks of the Kaveri River, this historically significant city is known for its many temples and educational institutions. |
Tiruchirappalli |
2,722,290 |
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Jaipur
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Located in the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India, this city is a significant cultural and economic hub with a population of over 2. |
Jaipur |
2,711,758 |
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Fīrozābād
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This city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is known as the "Glass City of India. |
Firozabad |
2,498,156 |
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Tiruvannāmalai
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Located in the state of Tamil Nadu, this South Indian city is a significant pilgrimage site, home to the Annamalaiyar Temple, a vast complex dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
Tiruvannamalai |
2,464,875 |
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Nagpur
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Located in the state of Maharashtra, this central Indian city is a major commercial and political center. |
Nagpur Division |
2,228,018 |
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Indore
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Located in the western part of Madhya Pradesh, this major city is a commercial and educational hub. |
Indore |
1,994,397 |
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Bhopāl
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Located in the central state of Madhya Pradesh, this Indian city is a significant administrative, economic, and educational hub. |
Bhopāl |
1,798,218 |
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Hisar
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Located in the state of Haryana, it is a historically significant city and a major educational and industrial hub in the region. |
Hisār |
1,743,931 |
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Nāmakkal
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This city is located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. |
Namakkal |
1,726,601 |
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Jālaun
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Located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Jālaun is a district with a population of approximately 1, 689, 974. |
Jālaun |
1,689,974 |
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Patna
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Located in eastern India, along the south bank of the Ganges River, this historic city serves as the capital of Bihar state. |
Patna |
1,599,920 |
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Ludhiāna
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This major industrial city in the northern state of Punjab, India, is situated on the Sutlej River. |
Ludhiana |
1,545,368 |
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Kāngar
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This major city in Himachal Pradesh, nestled in the Himalayas, serves as a significant administrative and commercial hub in northern India. |
Kāngra |
1,510,075 |
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Bāh
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Located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Bāh is a historically significant city in India. |
Āgra |
1,492,584 |
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Tirunelveli
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Located in the southern part of Tamil Nadu, this city serves as a major agricultural and industrial hub. |
Tirunelveli Kattabo |
1,435,844 |
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Agra
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This historical city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. |
Āgra |
1,430,055 |
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Vadodara
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Located in the western state of Gujarat, this major city is an important industrial, educational, and cultural hub. |
Vadodara |
1,409,476 |
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Jīnd
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Located in the state of Haryana, India, this historic city holds significance as a center for agriculture and trade. |
Jīnd |
1,334,152 |
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Gorakhpur
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Located in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, this city is a significant regional center. |
Fatehabad District |
1,324,570 |
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Bāghpat
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Located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, this historical city is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. |
Baghpat |
1,302,156 |
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Nashik
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Located in the northwest region of Maharashtra, India, this ancient city is renowned for its Hindu pilgrimage sites, including Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple. |
Nashik Division |
1,289,497 |
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Pimpri
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This major city is located in the Indian state of Maharashtra, forming part of the urban agglomeration of Pune. |
Pune Division |
1,284,606 |
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Kalyān
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Located in the Thane district of Maharashtra, this bustling city serves as a vital railway junction in India. |
Thane |
1,262,255 |
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Thāne
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This bustling city is located in the Indian state of Maharashtra, forming part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. |
Thane |
1,261,517 |
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Meerut
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This historic city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India, is a significant educational and industrial hub. |
Meerut |
1,223,184 |
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Faridabad
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This major industrial city in the northern Indian state of Haryana is part of the National Capital Region. |
Faridabad District |
1,220,229 |
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Pānīpat
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Located in the state of Haryana, this historic city is renowned for its three pivotal battles that shaped Indian history. |
Panipat |
1,205,437 |
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Rājkot
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Located in the western Indian state of Gujarat, it is the fourth-largest city in the state. |
Rājkot |
1,177,362 |
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Varanasi
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Located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, this ancient city is a major religious hub for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists. |
Vārānasi |
1,164,404 |
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Rājsamand
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Located in the western state of Rajasthan, this city is an administrative hub known for its marble production and the artificial Rajsamand Lake. |
Rajsamand |
1,156,597 |
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Vite
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This city in the Maharashtra state of western India is a significant agricultural trade center. |
Sangli |
1,133,400 |
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Bhiwandi
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This bustling city is located in the Thane district of Maharashtra, India, northeast of Mumbai. |
Thane |
1,125,898 |
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Amritsar
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This major cultural and economic center in the Punjab state of northwestern India is home to the Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, the spiritual and cultural hub of the Sikh religion. |
Amritsar |
1,092,450 |
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Hāora
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Located in West Bengal, this major Indian city serves as a vital transportation hub on the Hooghly River, directly west of Kolkata. |
Hāora |
1,077,075 |
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Allahābād
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Located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, this historic city is a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus, situated at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Sarasvati rivers. |
Allahābād |
1,073,438 |
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Visakhapatnam
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Located on the southeastern coast of India in the state of Andhra Pradesh, this bustling port city is a major industrial hub and naval base. |
Vishākhapatnam |
1,063,178 |
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Rohtak
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This city in the Indian state of Haryana, located in the Delhi National Capital Region, serves as an important administrative and economic hub. |
Rohtak |
1,061,204 |
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Vijayawada
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Located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, this major Indian city is a significant commercial and political center on the banks of the Krishna River. |
Krishna |
1,048,240 |
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Jabalpur
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Located in the heart of India, this city in Madhya Pradesh is a major administrative and industrial center with a population of over one million. |
Jabalpur |
1,030,168 |
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Aurangabad
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Located in the Indian state of Maharashtra, this historic city serves as a prominent tourist hub due to its proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves. |
Aurangabad |
1,016,441 |
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Solāpur
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Located in the southwestern part of Maharashtra state, this city is an important transportation hub and industrial center. |
Solapur |
997,281 |
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Srinagar
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Srinagar, with a population of approximately 975, 857, is located in the northern part of India, in the Kashmir Valley. |
Srīnagar |
975,857 |
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Chandīgarh
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This planned city is located near the foothills of the Sivalik range in northern India. |
Chandigarh |
960,787 |
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Coimbatore
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Located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, this major city is an important industrial hub, often referred to as the "Manchester of South India" due to its extensive textile industry. |
Coimbatore |
959,823 |
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Jodhpur
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This city is located in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, India. |
Jodhpur |
921,476 |
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Madurai
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Located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, this ancient city is a significant cultural and religious center. |
Madurai |
909,908 |
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Guwahati
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Located in the northeastern state of Assam, this sprawling city of nearly 900, 000 residents is a major trade and transportation hub. |
Kamrup Metropolitan |
899,094 |
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Mysore
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Located in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, this city is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. |
Mysore |
868,313 |
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Ranchi
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This city, situated in the eastern part of India, serves as the capital of the state of Jharkhand. |
Rānchī |
846,454 |
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Hubli
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Located in the southern state of Karnataka, it is a major educational and commercial hub in North Karnataka. |
Dharwad |
840,214 |
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Jalandhar
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Located in the northern Indian state of Punjab, this ancient city is a hub of culture and industry. |
Jalandhar |
785,178 |
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Thiruvananthapuram
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Located on the southwestern coast of India, it is the capital of the state of Kerala. |
Thiruvananthapuram |
784,153 |
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Salem
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Located in the south-central part of Tamil Nadu, this city is a significant textile and industrial center. |
Salem |
778,396 |
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Kota
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This city in the Rajasthan state of India is located on the Chambal River. |
Kota |
763,088 |
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Ariyalūr
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Located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, this city is the headquarters of the Ariyalur District. |
Ariyalur |
754,894 |
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Alīgarh
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Located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, this historic city is a prominent educational and industrial hub. |
Alīgarh |
753,207 |
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Bareilly
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Located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, this bustling city serves as a regional trade center and a hub for furniture manufacturing, with a population of approximately 745, 435. |
Bareilly |
745,435 |
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Nīlgiri
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Located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Nīlgiri is a prominent city known for its picturesque hills, tea plantations, and pleasant climate. |
Bāleshwar |
735,394 |
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Morādābād
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Located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, it is a significant commercial and industrial center known as "Pital Nagri" (Brass City) for its vibrant brassware industry. |
Morādābād |
721,139 |
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Warangal
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Located in the southern state of Telangana, this historic city is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and impressive architectural marvels, particularly the Warangal Fort and the Thousand Pillar Temple. |
Warangal Urban |
704,570 |
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Raipur
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Located in the state of Chhattisgarh, it is the capital and largest city. |
Raipur |
679,995 |
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Cochin
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Located on the southwest coast of India in the state of Kerala, this major port city is a significant economic and strategic hub. |
Ernākulam |
677,381 |
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Gorakhpur
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This city in the northeastern part of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is situated near the border with Nepal. |
Gorakhpur |
674,246 |
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Guntur
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Located in the coastal Andhra Pradesh region of India, Guntur is a city known for its vibrant agriculture, particularly chili and tobacco. |
Guntūr |
647,508 |
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Bhilai
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Located in the Durg district of Chhattisgarh, this city is a major industrial hub in Central India, primarily known for the Bhilai Steel Plant. |
Durg |
625,138 |
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Jamshedpur
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Jamshedpur is a large city set between the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers in the east Indian state of Jharkhand and the most populous Urban Agglomeration in the Indian state of Jharkhand |
Purba Singhbhum |
616,338 |
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Amrāvati
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Located in the state of Maharashtra, this central Indian city is a significant administrative and educational hub. |
Amravati Division |
603,837 |
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Cuttack
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Located in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, this historic city serves as its former capital and a major commercial hub. |
Cuttack |
580,000 |
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Bīkaner
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Located in the northern part of Rajasthan, India, this vibrant desert city is known for its rich history and stunning architecture. |
Bīkāner |
576,015 |
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Perambalur
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Located in the south-central part of Tamil Nadu, India, this city serves as the administrative headquarters of the Perambalur District. |
Perambalur |
565,223 |
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Bhavnagar
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Located in the western Indian state of Gujarat, it is a significant port city on the Gulf of Khambhat. |
Bhāvnagar |
554,978 |
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Nellore
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Located in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh, this city is a significant agricultural and aquaculture center, particularly known for its rice and shrimp production. |
Nellore |
547,621 |
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Agartala
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Located in northeastern India, it serves as the capital of Tripura state. |
West Tripura |
522,613 |
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Durgapur
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Located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India, this industrial city is a significant hub for manufacturing and education. |
Barddhamān |
518,872 |
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Ajmer
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Located in Rajasthan, western India, this city is a significant pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Muslims, notably housing the Ajmer Sharif Dargah. |
Ajmer |
517,911 |
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Ulhasnagar
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Located in the Thane district of Maharashtra, India, this city is a significant railway hub and a major center for small-scale industries. |
Thane |
516,584 |
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Kolhāpur
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Located in the southwestern part of Maharashtra state, this historic city is an important regional center known for its rich cultural heritage and historical sites, including the Mahalaxmi Temple. |
Kolhapur |
516,142 |
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Āsansol
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Located in the state of West Bengal, this major industrial and coal-mining city is the second-largest urban agglomeration in the region. |
Paschim Bardhaman |
504,271 |
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Jamnagar
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Located in Gujarat, on the western coast of India, Jamnagar is a significant industrial center with a rich history. |
Jāmnagar |
492,056 |
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Sahāranpur
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Located in the northern part of Uttar Pradesh, India, this city is an important regional hub known for its wood carving industry and agricultural trade. |
Sahāranpur |
484,873 |
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Gulbarga
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Located in the northern part of Karnataka, this Indian city is an administrative center and a hub for the region's educational and industrial activities. |
Gulbarga |
483,615 |
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Bhātpāra
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Located in the state of West Bengal, this bustling city serves as a significant industrial and commercial hub. |
North 24 Parganas |
483,129 |
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Jammu
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Located in the northern Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, this city serves as its winter capital and a major economic hub. |
Jammu |
465,567 |
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Ujjain
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Located in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, this ancient city is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site. |
Ujjain |
457,346 |