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Bodh Gaya, India
Bihar · India
Bodh Gaya is a mid-size city in Bihar, India with a population of 38,439. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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C+Climate
| Population | 38,439 |
| Population Density | 329 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Coordinates | 24.6981°, 84.9869° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Bihar |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.5 inches (1,028 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $1,000 |
| Median Age | 20.5 years |
About Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya is a mid-size city in India (Bihar) with a population of 38,439. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bodh Gaya vs India Average
Income: Bodh Gaya vs India
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $1,000 |
| 99% below India avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $650 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $13 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.8% |
| 117% above India avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 34.0% |
| 174% above India avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 692 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Burden | 31.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 15,376 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (33.4°C), the coldest is Jan (15.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1107 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above India avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 116.8 sq mi (302.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6981°N, 84.9869°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 93°F (34°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 11.1 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Bodh Gaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 62°F in January to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (0.2").
Schools in Bodh Gaya
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainik academy | - | - | - | - |
| Bodhi Tree School Bodhgaya | - | - | - | - |
| Anand Vidya Peeth School | - | - | - | - |
| Suryodaya Educational Trust | - | - | - | - |
| Project Kanya High School Bodhgaya | - | - | - | - |
| Mahaprajapati School | - | - | - | - |
| Kidzee Bodhgaya | - | - | - | - |
| BDM Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Buddhagaya International Sati School, Sati Arama | - | - | - | - |
| Prajna Vihar School | - | - | - | - |
| Devanti Daphne Bodhibhavan Educational trust | - | - | - | - |
| Ansh Science Classes | - | - | - | - |
| Rajkiya Prathamik Vidyalaya Bodhgaya | - | - | - | - |
| Prajna Vihar School | - | - | - | - |
| Boddhgaya International Sati School, Sati Arama | - | - | - | - |
| Gyan Bharti Residential complex | - | - | - | - |
| Shanti India Tutorial School | - | - | - | - |
| Prathmik Vidyalaya Dahariya Bigha | - | - | - | - |
| Malone High School | - | - | - | - |
| +2 High School Bodhgaya, Gaya | - | - | - | - |
| PanchayatBhaawan | - | - | - | - |
| Vidya Niketan School Ganga Bigha | - | - | - | - |
| Govt. Middle School, Ratibigha | - | - | - | - |
| Royal Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kompozion Hohmando School | - | - | - | - |
| Niranjana Public Welfare School | - | - | - | - |
| Sunday school - Ratti Bigha | - | - | - | - |
| Bodhi Tree Volunteers' | - | - | - | - |
| S.T.M.G. public school | - | - | - | - |
| Mahabodhi Vidyapeeth | - | - | - | - |
| Sujata Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bodh Gaya
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bodh Gaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Prachin Bharat Multimedia Museum |
Libraries in Bodh Gaya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aadarsh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| bodhgaya library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bodhgaya Library (Apex academy) | 0.0 | |||||
| Maa Gayatri Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bodh Gaya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Araya complex | |||||
| Bodhgaya Main Market | |||||
| Mahabodhi Shopping Complex | |||||
| Manpur Bazaar | |||||
| Manpur Bazaar | |||||
| Manpur Bazar (sabzi mandi) | |||||
| Manpur Bazar (sabzi mandi) | |||||
| Tibetan Refuge Market | |||||
| Veg/Fruits market |
Hotels in Bodh Gaya
45 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bodh Gaya
23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bodh Gaya
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bodh Gaya
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bodh Gaya
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bodh Gaya
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bodh Gaya
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bodh Gaya
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bodh Gaya
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bodh Gaya
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bodh Gaya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bodh Gaya
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gaya Airport | GAY | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Bodh Gaya
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bodhgaya Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Bodh Gaya
19 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Al Shifa Clinic | ||
| Care & Cure Physiotherapy Clinic | ||
| Deva clinic | ||
| Doctor Sita Ram Babu Clinic | ||
| Dr. Atul Kumar MBBS MD | ||
| Dr. Nand Kishore | ||
| Dr. Pramod Kumar Residence Clinic | ||
| Dr.Z.H.Khan Clinic | ||
| Gautam Patho Lab | ||
| Jeevak Advance Children's Clinic | ||
| Jeevan Rekha Dia and Nursing Home | ||
| Life Line Poly Clinic | ||
| Mateshwari Nursing Home | ||
| Nav Jeewan Nursing Home | ||
| Sewa homeo hall | ||
| Shishu Care Clinic | ||
| Shyama Physiotherapy Centre | ||
| Uzma Clinic | ||
| Vivek Healthcare |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bodh Gaya
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | Cultural | 2002 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bodh Gaya
112 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 80 feet Buddha temple | |
| 80 feet statue | |
| Akma Buddhist Temple | |
| Amitabha Foundation | |
| Ananda Buddha Vihar | |
| Anatta Meditation Monastery Myanmar | |
| Ancient stupa | |
| Ancient stupa | |
| Ancient stupa | |
| Animesha Lochana Chaitya | |
| Bajrangbali Temple | |
| Bangladesh Monastery | |
| Bhutanese Monastery | |
| Bhutanese Temple | |
| Bodh Mandir | |
| Bodhi Raja Monastery | |
| Bodhi tree | |
| Buddha head | |
| Buddha Metta Dhamma Vihara | |
| Buddha Nagar |
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What is the population of Bodh Gaya?
Bodh Gaya has a population of 38,439 residents and is located in India. The population density is 329 people per square mile, spread across 116.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 20.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Bodh Gaya 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 Bodh Gaya?
Bodh Gaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches.
How is the job market in Bodh Gaya?
The unemployment rate in Bodh Gaya 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 692 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bodh Gaya?
The median home value in Bodh Gaya is $7,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $25.