Forbesganj, India
Bihar · India
Forbesganj is a mid-size city in Bihar, India with a population of 50,475. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 50,475 |
| Population Density | 43,513 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.3025°, 87.2656° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Bihar |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.8 inches (1,696 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Forbesganj
Forbesganj is a mid-size city in India (Bihar) with a population of 50,475. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Forbesganj
Forbesganj has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1767 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above India avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 43,513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.3025°N, 87.2656°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER | Earthquake | - | 10,600 | 73 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 17.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 14.9 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Forbesganj has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 62°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.8") and December the driest (0.1").
Radio Stations near Forbesganj
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Malda | - | MP3 |
Libraries in Forbesganj
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bikalpa _- An Alternative | 0.0 | |||||
| Bikalpa _- An Alternative | 0.0 | |||||
| Gurash Pustakalaya | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Forbesganj
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karimullah Chowk, Babuan | |||||
| New Gudari Bazar | |||||
| New Gudari Bazar | |||||
| Roadcess Chowk | |||||
| Roadcess Chowk | |||||
| Tankisinwari Chowk | |||||
| Tankisinwari Chowk |
Hotels in Forbesganj
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Forbesganj
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Forbesganj
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Forbesganj
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Forbesganj
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Forbesganj
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar Airport | BIR | Medium Airport |
| Kishanganj Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Purnea Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rajbiraj Airport | RJB | Small Airport |
| Saharsa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Thamkharka Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Forbesganj
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aadharbhut Health | ||
| Amaduwa Health Post | ||
| Amahi Belha Health Post | ||
| Barju Polyclinic And Diagnostic Centre | ||
| Chimdi Health | ||
| Gadhi Aadharbhut Swasthya Chauki | ||
| Nageswar Health | ||
| Sita Gunj Health Post | ||
| Swasthaya Chauki Purbha Kushaha |
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What is the population of Forbesganj?
Forbesganj has a population of 50,475 residents and is located in India. The population density is 43,513 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Forbesganj?
Forbesganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.8 inches.
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