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Buxar, India

Bihar · 🇮🇳 India

Buxar is a large city in Bihar, India with a population of 102,861. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
102,861 Population 164/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.4%
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

People

Population102,861
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$2,530
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.3%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.6%
Depression12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
AQI126 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband55.9%
Population102,861
Population Density164 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates25.5755°, 83.9804°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age28.7 years

Is Buxar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Buxar receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Buxar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Buxar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F. Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. With 268 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126.

Buxar has a population of 102,861 with a density of 164 people per square mile, spread across 625.5 square miles. The median age is 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 69.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

102,861
Total Population
164
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
625.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Buxar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Buxar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buxar is N/A. Per capita income is $2,530 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 27, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Buxar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$2,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living27.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Buxar, 7.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.1% have high blood pressure. 7.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 4.5% report binge drinking. 73.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 12.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Buxar vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
High Blood Pressure31.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.6%
46% below US avg
Binge Drinking4.5%
Physical Inactivity73.9%
Depression12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate69.0%

Food & Exercise

Buxar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 35% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median126.0
RatingUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Good Days %34.9%

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area625.5 sq mi (1,620.0 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates25.5755°N, 83.9804°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in
May 92°F (34°C) 0.5 in Warmest
June 91°F (33°C) 4.8 in
July 86°F (30°C) 10.4 in
August 85°F (29°C) 10.9 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 7.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest

Buxar has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F — from 61°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.1").

34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 55.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
2% above US avg
High School+80.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density164/sq mi
Total Area625.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Buxar

What is the population of Buxar?

Buxar has a population of 102,861 residents and is located in India. The population density is 164 people per square mile, spread across 625.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

Is Buxar expensive to live in?

Buxar is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 27 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Buxar?

Buxar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 126.

How is the job market in Buxar?

Buxar has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Buxar?

34.4% of adults in Buxar hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Buxar?

The obesity rate in Buxar is 7.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 7.6% of adults are smokers. 73.9% are physically inactive. 12.6% of residents report depression.

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