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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).

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C Fair
50,475 Population 43,513/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
66.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,000 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$1,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$7,000 home value, $25/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population50,475
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density43,513/mi²

Economy

F
Median Income$1,000
Per Capita$650
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty34.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$7,000
Rent$25
Housing Units20,190
Rent Burden31.8%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain66.8 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Population50,475
Population Density43,513 / sq mi
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates26.3025°, 87.2656°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation66.8 inches (1,696 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,000
Median Age20.5 years

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.

Forbesganj has a population of 50,475 with a density of 43,513 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age is 20.5 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

50,475
Total Population
43,513
People / sq mi
20.5yrs
Median Age
47% below India avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Forbesganj vs India Average

The median household income in Forbesganj is $1,000, which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $650 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $13, 99% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 909 business establishments.

Income: Forbesganj vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,000
99% below India avg
Per Capita Income$650
Avg Weekly Wage$13

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above India avg
Poverty Rate34.0%
174% above India avg
Establishments (County)909

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Forbesganj is $7,000, 98% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $25 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 20,190 total housing units in the city. 31.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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 Burden31.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units20,190

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.2°C / 61°F 8.6° / 25.7° 4.0
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 9° / 30.1° 15.3
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 13.9° / 35.8° 42.8
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 18.8° / 39.9° 52.8
May 29.4°C / 85°F 21.5° / 39.8° 159.6
Jun 29.4°C / 85°F 24° / 37.4° 325.2
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 24.3° / 33.3° 428.4
Aug 27.7°C / 82°F 23.8° / 33.5° 318.0
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 22.2° / 32.7° 326.7
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 18.4° / 31.3° 89.7
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14.3° / 28° 0.8
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 8.8° / 26.2° 3.9
Forbesganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above India avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density43,513/sq mi
Coordinates26.3025°N, 87.2656°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.8"
76% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 130 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 147 km
Jul 31, 2022 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal M5.1 104 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 100 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 54 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 125 km
Dec 30, 1996 41 km S of Namche Bazar, Nepal M5.0 141 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 56 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 131 km
May 20, 2007 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India M4.9 150 km
Feb 18, 2004 50 km W of Gyalshing, India M4.7 127 km
Nov 30, 2012 9 km SW of Gyalshing, India M4.7 138 km
Jan 10, 1990 8 km WNW of R?jbir?j, Nepal M4.7 66 km
Sep 10, 1998 4 km NNW of Namchi, India M4.7 146 km
May 18, 2007 11 km W of Gyalshing, India M4.7 139 km
Feb 3, 2006 58 km N of Lah?n, Nepal M4.7 137 km
Jun 14, 2005 32 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M4.6 120 km
Feb 12, 1998 10 km ESE of Bhadrapur, Nepal M4.6 96 km
Sep 29, 2003 51 km W of Gyalshing, India M4.6 126 km
Jul 9, 1993 15 km NE of Janakpur, Nepal M4.6 133 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 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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Radio Stations near Forbesganj

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Malda MP3

Libraries in Forbesganj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bikalpa _- An Alternative0.0
Bikalpa _- An Alternative0.0
Gurash Pustakalaya0.0

Farmers Markets in Forbesganj

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Hotel Jyoti

Restaurants in Forbesganj

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Satyam Restaurant

Clinics in Forbesganj

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mata Mariam Nursing Home

Train Stations in Forbesganj

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bathnaha
Forbesganj Junction

Stadiums & Teams in Forbesganj

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Forbesganj

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Biratnagar AirportBIRMedium Airport
Kishanganj AirportSmall Airport
Purnea AirportSmall Airport
Rajbiraj AirportRJBSmall Airport
Saharsa AirportSmall Airport
Thamkharka AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Forbesganj

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 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 Forbesganj

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. The median age of residents is 20.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Forbesganj 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 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. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.8 inches.

How is the job market in Forbesganj?

The unemployment rate in Forbesganj 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 909 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Forbesganj?

The median home value in Forbesganj is $7,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $25.

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