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
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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
Climate
| Population | 40,646 |
| Population Density | 10,668 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Coordinates | 24.7711°, 86.3789° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Bihar |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.3 inches (1,100 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above India avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.7711°N, 86.3789°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Train Stations in Jhajha
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Jhajha
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bhagalpur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Deoghar Airport | DGH | Small Airport |
| Giridih Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ulao Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
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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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