Darbhanga, India

Bihar · India

Darbhanga is a large city in Bihar, India with a population of 296,039. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

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

296,039 Population 1,036/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population296,039
Density1,036/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Population296,039
Population Density1,036 / sq mi
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates26.1522°, 85.8971°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,032 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Darbhanga

Darbhanga is a large city in India (Bihar) with a population of 296,039. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Darbhanga

Darbhanga has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 809 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 16.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 9.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 6.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 26.5
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 49.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 98.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 237.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 174.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 137.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 44.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 2.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 4.6
Darbhanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above India avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area285.9 sq mi (740.4 km²)
Population Density1,036/sq mi
Coordinates26.1522°N, 85.8971°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.59"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 31, 2022 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal M5.1 140 km
May 12, 2015 69 km NNW of Lah?n, Nepal M4.9 133 km
Jul 2, 2017 59 km NNE of Janakpur, Nepal M4.8 123 km
Jan 10, 1990 8 km WNW of R?jbir?j, Nepal M4.7 89 km
Feb 3, 2006 58 km N of Lah?n, Nepal M4.7 131 km
Mar 3, 1997 59 km NNE of Janakpur, Nepal M4.7 123 km
Feb 27, 2017 57 km ESE of Dhulikhel, Nepal M4.7 143 km
Feb 27, 2017 47 km ESE of Panauti, Nepal M4.6 136 km
Jul 9, 1993 15 km NE of Janakpur, Nepal M4.6 75 km
Apr 25, 2015 47 km ESE of Dhulikhel, Nepal M4.4 149 km
Apr 25, 2015 52 km ESE of Dhulikhel, Nepal M4.4 141 km
May 10, 2015 Nepal M4.3 147 km
Apr 26, 2015 34 km N of Janakpur, Nepal M4.3 98 km
Apr 26, 2015 43 km ESE of Dhulikhel, Nepal M4.3 144 km
Apr 27, 2015 29 km ESE of Panauti, Nepal M4.3 146 km
Jun 29, 2015 26 km ESE of Panauti, Nepal M4.3 148 km
May 12, 2015 24 km ESE of Panauti, Nepal M4.3 147 km
May 16, 1998 15 km SSW of Sagauli, India M4.2 134 km
Aug 22, 2025 29 km N of Triyuga, Nepal M4.1 130 km
Apr 25, 2015 54 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M4.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER Earthquake - 10,600 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in
May 86°F (30°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 6.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 10.5 in
September 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest

Darbhanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 60°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Darbhanga

Institution Type Founded Website
Darbhanga College Of Engineering College - ,
Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital College - Visit →
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University University - Visit →
J.K. College College - ,
JN College Nehra College 1970 Visit →
Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University University 1961 Visit →
Lalit Narayan Mithila University University 1975 Visit →
Marwari College College - Visit →
Mithila Minority Dental College And Hospital College 1989 Visit →
Ram Janki College College - ,
Uma Pandey College College - ,
पूर्णिमा राम प्रताप संस्कृत महाविद्यालय College 1960 ,
पूर्णिमा राम प्रताप संस्कृत महाविद्यालय College 1960 ,
श्री रामसुंदर संस्कृत विश्वविद्या प्रतिष्ठान College 1990 ,

Schools in Darbhanga

15 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Holy Cross School - - - -
Notredame International School - - - -
Vidya Mandir Preparatory School - - - -
Mount Carmel International School - - - -
Kid Care School - - - -
Holy Cross Pre Primary School - - - -
D.A.V. Public School - - - -
D.A.V PUBLIC SCHOOL - - - -
Holy Cross School - - - -
Notredame International School - - - -
Vidya Mandir Preparatory School - - - -
Mount Carmel International School - - - -
Kid Care School - - - -
Holy Cross Pre Primary School - - - -
Harrow English School - - - -
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Museums in Darbhanga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chandradhari Museum
Maharaja Lakshmeshwar Singh Museum

Libraries in Darbhanga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
JN College Library0.0
Maharaja Lakshmishwar Singh Public Library0.0
Maharaja Lakshmishwar Singh Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Darbhanga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Thahra Gopalpur Chawk

Hotels in Darbhanga

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rambha Grand

Restaurants in Darbhanga

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chicken Biryani
Egg Shop
Katha by Bhupa Greens
Tasty Biryani
देहली स्वीट होम
सीता राम वैष्णव भोजनालय

Castles in Darbhanga

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rambag Palace

Clinics in Darbhanga

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrachal Nursing Home
Amrit Nursing Home
Mahamaya Nursing Home, Darbhanga
Mahaseth Nursing Home & Infertility Centre
Satya Sai Nursing Home clinic

Train Stations in Darbhanga

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darbhanga Junction

Gas Stations in Darbhanga

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indian Oil

Stadiums & Teams in Darbhanga

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Darbhanga

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Darbhanga AirportDBRMedium Airport
Janakpur AirportJKRMedium Airport
Muzaffarpur AirportMZUMedium Airport
Madhubani Airport-Small Airport
Saharsa Airport-Small Airport
Ulao Aerodrome-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Darbhanga

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Agrachal Nursing Home
Amrit Nursing Home
Dwivedi Clinic
Mahamaya Nursing Home, Darbhanga
Mahaseth Nursing Home & Infertility Centre
Satya Sai Nursing Home clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Darbhanga

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman Mandir
Holy Rosary Church
Holy Rosary Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Darbhanga

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 17
Restaurants 5
Supermarkets 1
Libraries 1
Parks 2
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Darbhanga

3 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (2)
  • • Anandbag Palace
  • • Rambag Palace
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Bihar Darbhanga Indira colony

🇮🇳 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 Darbhanga

What is the population of Darbhanga?

Darbhanga has a population of 296,039 residents and is located in India. The population density is 1,036 people per square mile, spread across 285.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Darbhanga?

Darbhanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches.

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