Jhajha, India

Bihar · India

Jhajha is a mid-size city in Bihar, India with a population of 40,646. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

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

40,646 Population 10,668/sq mi density
456 ft Elevation 139 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Jhajha

Jhajha is a city and a notified area in the Jamui district of Bihar, India. It is located in the southern part of Bihar, close to the Bihar–Jharkhand border. Jhajha lies on the Howrah–Mughalsarai main railway line, approximately midway between Madhupur Junction and Kiul Junction.

People

Population40,646
Density10,668/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population40,646
Population Density10,668 / sq mi
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates24.7711°, 86.3789°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation43.3 inches (1,100 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jhajha

Jhajha is a mid-size city in India (Bihar) with a population of 40,646. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet (139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Jhajha

Jhajha has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.1°C), the coldest is Jan (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1181 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.7°C / 60°F 5.4° / 27.6° 4.3
Feb 19.5°C / 67°F 7.1° / 32.8° 19.7
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 13.1° / 38.9° 20.6
Apr 31.6°C / 89°F 19.6° / 43.5° 17.7
May 32.9°C / 91°F 23° / 44.4° 92.6
Jun 33.1°C / 92°F 25.8° / 43.4° 178.4
Jul 29.8°C / 86°F 25.5° / 36.3° 241.1
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 24.8° / 34.2° 231.6
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 23.4° / 33.3° 269.5
Oct 25.3°C / 78°F 16.7° / 31.8° 98.8
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 11.4° / 28.9° 1.1
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 5.6° / 26.3° 5.9
Jhajha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above India avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density10,668/sq mi
Coordinates24.7711°N, 86.3789°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.67"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 6, 2008.

Jun 6, 2008 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India M3.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.4 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 6.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 83°F (29°C) 10.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 8.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest

Jhajha has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 63°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and December the driest (0.1").

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Train Stations in Jhajha

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dadpur
Gidhaur
Jhajha

Airports Near Jhajha

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bhagalpur Airport-Small Airport
Deoghar AirportDGHSmall Airport
Giridih Airport-Small Airport
Ulao Aerodrome-Small Airport

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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What is the population of Jhajha?

Jhajha has a population of 40,646 residents and is located in India. The population density is 10,668 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jhajha?

Jhajha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches.

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