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Bakhtiarpur, India

Bihar · India

Bakhtiarpur is a mid-size city in Bihar, India with a population of 47,897. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
47,897 Population 490/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$1,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$7,000 home value, $25/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population47,897
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density490/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$1,000
Per Capita$650
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty34.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$7,000
Rent$25
Housing Units19,159
Rent Burden31.8%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population47,897
Population Density490 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates25.4560°, 85.5329°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (970 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,000
Median Age20.5 years

About Bakhtiarpur

Bakhtiarpur is a mid-size city in India (Bihar) with a population of 47,897. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Bakhtiarpur has a population of 47,897 with a density of 490 people per square mile, spread across 97.8 square miles. The median age is 20.5 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

47,897
Total Population
490
People / sq mi
20.5yrs
Median Age
47% below India avg
97.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bakhtiarpur vs India Average

The median household income in Bakhtiarpur is $1,000, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $650 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $13, 99% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 862 business establishments.

Income: Bakhtiarpur vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,000
99% below India avg
Per Capita Income$650
Avg Weekly Wage$13

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above India avg
Poverty Rate34.0%
174% above India avg
Establishments (County)862

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bakhtiarpur is $7,000, 98% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $25 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 19,159 total housing units in the city. 31.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$7,000
98% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$25
98% below India avg
Rent Burden31.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units19,159

Property Tax

Climate in Bakhtiarpur

Bakhtiarpur has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Jun (34.3°C), the coldest is Jan (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1082 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.8°C / 60°F 5.2° / 28° 3.4
Feb 19.5°C / 67°F 6.8° / 33.1° 17.3
Mar 26°C / 79°F 12.6° / 39.6° 17.7
Apr 32.1°C / 90°F 19.6° / 44.3° 12.9
May 33.7°C / 93°F 23.4° / 45.1° 81.7
Jun 34.3°C / 94°F 26.6° / 44.5° 169.1
Jul 30.5°C / 87°F 26.1° / 37.3° 249.0
Aug 29.5°C / 85°F 25.3° / 35.1° 234.3
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 23.6° / 34.2° 225.1
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 17.1° / 32.6° 64.9
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 11.6° / 30.1° 0.2
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 5.6° / 27.6° 6.2
Bakhtiarpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area97.8 sq mi (253.3 km²)
Population Density490/sq mi
Coordinates25.4560°N, 85.5329°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
0% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.04"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 6, 2008.

Jun 6, 2008 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India M3.8 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
April 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.0 in Warmest
June 89°F (31°C) 5.9 in
July 85°F (29°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 85°F (29°C) 9.5 in
September 84°F (29°C) 7.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest

Bakhtiarpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 61°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Bakhtiarpur

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Harnaut High School - - - -
G.D.M College - - - -
Loyola School - - - -
Barah Middle School - - - -
R.P.S College - - - -
R.P.S College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bakhtiarpur

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Bakhtiarpur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dharampur Bande Haat (Pethia)
madhopur bazar
Ranjan Market

Clinics in Bakhtiarpur

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Arvind Clinic
Janta Clinic
Maa Sarswati Clinic
Sanjeevani Nursing Home, Nalanda

Train Stations in Bakhtiarpur

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Athmal Gola
Bakhtiyarpur Junction
Harnaut
Jai Prakash Mahuli
Karnauti Halt

Gas Stations in Bakhtiarpur

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dihri Garh petrol pump
IN #316934856
Raghuvansi Petrol Pump

Airports Near Bakhtiarpur

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Darbhanga AirportDBRMedium Airport
Gaya AirportGAYMedium Airport
Jay Prakash Narayan AirportPATMedium Airport
Muzaffarpur AirportMZUMedium Airport
Bihta Air Force Station-Small Airport
Ulao Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bakhtiarpur

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barah Postoffice
Harnaut Postoffice

Treatment Centers in Bakhtiarpur

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Satyam Nursing Home, Nalanda

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bakhtiarpur

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Devi Sthan
hindu temple
Mahadev Sthan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bakhtiarpur

What is the population of Bakhtiarpur?

Bakhtiarpur has a population of 47,897 residents and is located in India. The population density is 490 people per square mile, spread across 97.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 20.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bakhtiarpur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,000, 99% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $7,000 (98% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $25 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bakhtiarpur?

Bakhtiarpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches.

How is the job market in Bakhtiarpur?

The unemployment rate in Bakhtiarpur is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $13. There are 862 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bakhtiarpur?

The median home value in Bakhtiarpur is $7,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $25.

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