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Jhanjhārpur, India

Bihar · India

Jhanjhārpur is a mid-size city in Bihar, India with a population of 31,283. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

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C Fair
31,283 Population 398/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
43.4 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
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Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$7,000 home value, $25/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population31,283
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density398/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C+
Home Value$7,000
Rent$25
Housing Units12,513
Rent Burden31.8%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population31,283
Population Density398 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates26.2647°, 86.2799°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,000
Median Age20.5 years

About Jhanjhārpur

Jhanjhārpur is a mid-size city in India (Bihar) with a population of 31,283. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Jhanjhārpur has a population of 31,283 with a density of 398 people per square mile, spread across 78.5 square miles. The median age is 20.5 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

31,283
Total Population
398
People / sq mi
20.5yrs
Median Age
47% below India avg
78.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jhanjhārpur vs India Average

The median household income in Jhanjhārpur 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 563 business establishments.

Income: Jhanjhārpur 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)563

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jhanjhārpur 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 12,513 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 Units12,513

Property Tax

Climate in Jhanjhārpur

Jhanjhārpur has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (31.8°C), the coldest is Jan (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1440 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.2°C / 61°F 7.3° / 26.9° 3.4
Feb 19.2°C / 66°F 8.3° / 31.6° 16.1
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 13.5° / 37.8° 29.8
Apr 30.1°C / 86°F 19.2° / 41.9° 36.2
May 31.5°C / 89°F 22.1° / 42.5° 132.6
Jun 31.8°C / 89°F 25.6° / 41.3° 236.3
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 25.2° / 35.4° 361.5
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 24.7° / 34.4° 279.8
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 22.9° / 33.5° 269.4
Oct 25.3°C / 78°F 18.1° / 31.7° 70.1
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 13.2° / 29.4° 0.6
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 7.7° / 27.1° 4.7
Jhanjhārpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area78.5 sq mi (203.4 km²)
Population Density398/sq mi
Coordinates26.2647°N, 86.2799°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 16, 2015 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.5 146 km
Jul 31, 2022 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal M5.1 109 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 128 km
Dec 30, 1996 41 km S of Namche Bazar, Nepal M5.0 135 km
May 12, 2015 52 km WSW of Namche Bazar, Nepal M5.0 144 km
May 12, 2015 69 km NNW of Lah?n, Nepal M4.9 116 km
May 12, 2015 45 km S of Kod?ri??, Nepal M4.9 146 km
May 12, 2015 50 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M4.8 146 km
May 12, 2015 53 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M4.8 138 km
Jul 2, 2017 59 km NNE of Janakpur, Nepal M4.8 110 km
Jan 10, 1990 8 km WNW of R?jbir?j, Nepal M4.7 50 km
Feb 3, 2006 58 km N of Lah?n, Nepal M4.7 110 km
Feb 27, 2017 57 km ESE of Dhulikhel, Nepal M4.7 131 km
Mar 3, 1997 59 km NNE of Janakpur, Nepal M4.7 111 km
Feb 27, 2017 47 km ESE of Panauti, Nepal M4.6 128 km
Jul 9, 1993 15 km NE of Janakpur, Nepal M4.6 65 km
Aug 14, 2015 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M4.6 146 km
May 12, 2015 49 km WSW of Namche Bazar, Nepal M4.5 149 km
Feb 13, 2011 26 km NNW of Bhojpur, Nepal M4.5 141 km
Aug 21, 2017 44 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M4.5 148 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 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°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) 0.7 in
May 85°F (30°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 7.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 11.5 in Wettest
August 83°F (29°C) 10.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest

Jhanjhārpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 61°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Jhanjhārpur

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Jhanjhārpur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
JN College Library0.0

Restaurants in Jhanjhārpur

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jogi shop

Clinics in Jhanjhārpur

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bhagwati Swasthya Clinic
Dr. B K Paswan Clinic

Train Stations in Jhanjhārpur

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chandeshwarsthan
Jhanjharpur Junction
Lohna Road
Mahrail
Mandan Mishra Halt
Tamuria
Vachaspati Nagar

Banks in Jhanjhārpur

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Jhanjhārpur

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jhanjhārpur

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Darbhanga AirportDBRMedium Airport
Janakpur AirportJKRMedium Airport
Madhubani AirportSmall Airport
Rajbiraj AirportRJBSmall Airport
Saharsa AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jhanjhārpur

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lohna Road Sub Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jhanjhārpur

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Durga Sthan
East LOHNA durga sthan
Shri Mahavir Mandir
Videshwar
vimleshwari kali shaktipeeth

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 Jhanjhārpur

What is the population of Jhanjhārpur?

Jhanjhārpur has a population of 31,283 residents and is located in India. The population density is 398 people per square mile, spread across 78.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 20.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jhanjhārpur 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 Jhanjhārpur?

Jhanjhārpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

How is the job market in Jhanjhārpur?

The unemployment rate in Jhanjhārpur 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 563 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jhanjhārpur?

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

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