Bihār Sharīf, India

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Bihār Sharīf is a large city in Bihar, India with a population of 297,268. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

297,268 Population 1,032/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population297,268
Density1,032/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population297,268
Population Density1,032 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates25.2008°, 85.5239°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (983 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bihār Sharīf

Bihār Sharīf is a large city in India (Bihar) with a population of 297,268. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 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 38.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Bihār Sharīf

Bihār Sharīf has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (34.2°C), the coldest is Jan (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1056 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.6°C / 60°F 5.1° / 27.7° 4.9
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 6.8° / 32.8° 18.0
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 12.6° / 39° 18.8
Apr 31.7°C / 89°F 19.4° / 43.8° 11.3
May 33.6°C / 92°F 23.1° / 45.4° 69.8
Jun 34.2°C / 93°F 26.3° / 44.5° 160.4
Jul 30.5°C / 87°F 25.8° / 37.4° 235.3
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 24.9° / 34.9° 230.5
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 23.3° / 33.8° 226.2
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 16.6° / 32.1° 72.4
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 11.1° / 29.4° 1.1
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 5.4° / 26.9° 7.7
Bihār Sharīf 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. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area288.2 sq mi (746.4 km²)
Population Density1,032/sq mi
Coordinates25.2008°N, 85.5239°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.28"
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 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.3 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 5.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 10.1 in
August 85°F (29°C) 10.3 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 7.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest

Bihār Sharīf has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 61°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Bihār Sharīf

Institution Type Founded Website
Ajatshatru Residence University - ,
Ram Babu High school College - ,
Ram Babu's HIgh school Play Ground College - ,
SU College College - ,

Schools in Bihār Sharīf

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alliance Public School - - - -
Soghra High School - - - -
Alliance Public School - - - -
Soghra High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bihār Sharīf

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Bihār Sharīf

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buddhist museum
Nalanda museum

Libraries in Bihār Sharīf

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buddha Library0.0
budhha library0.0
Gyan Ganga Library0.0
Gyan Ganga Library0.0
Ignou study center0.0
Ignou study center0.0

Farmers Markets in Bihār Sharīf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
madhopur bazar

Restaurants in Bihār Sharīf

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bittu's restaurant
Hotel RR Grand
The laziz pizza

Monuments in Bihār Sharīf

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tomb of Malik Ibrahim Bayu

Clinics in Bihār Sharīf

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jaya Nursing Home, Nalanda
Satyam Nursing Home, Nalanda
Suhagi Clinic

Dentists in Bihār Sharīf

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

dental hospital

Train Stations in Bihār Sharīf

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bihar Sharif Junction
Pawapuri Road
Rahui Road
Wena

Bus Stations in Bihār Sharīf

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus station
IN #1680631884

Gas Stations in Bihār Sharīf

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #2081745323

Shopping Malls in Bihār Sharīf

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nalanda V2 mall

Gyms in Bihār Sharīf

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Star the Gym

Airports Near Bihār Sharīf

4 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Bihār Sharīf

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Jaya Nursing Home, Nalanda
Satyam Nursing Home, Nalanda
Suhagi Clinic

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bihār Sharīf

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Nalanda

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Bihār Sharīf

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 12
Restaurants 3
Libraries 1

Things to See Near Bihār Sharīf

1 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Nalanda

🇮🇳 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
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bihār Sharīf

Nalanda
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What is the population of Bihār Sharīf?

Bihār Sharīf has a population of 297,268 residents and is located in India. The population density is 1,032 people per square mile, spread across 288.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bihār Sharīf?

Bihār Sharīf 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. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

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