Jharia, India

Jharkhand · India

Jharia is a mid-size city in Jharkhand, India with a population of 86,938. Elevation: 669 ft (204 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

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

86,938 Population 3,288/sq mi density
669 ft Elevation 204 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population86,938
Density3,288/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Population86,938
Population Density3,288 / sq mi
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Coordinates23.7408°, 86.4146°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,171 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jharia

Jharia is a mid-size city in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 86,938. The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet (204 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Jharia

Jharia has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (31.7°C), the coldest is Jan (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1516 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.6°C / 60°F 5.1° / 26.4° 11.4
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 7° / 32.3° 19.1
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 13.2° / 38.2° 32.0
Apr 30.8°C / 87°F 19.1° / 43° 37.1
May 31.7°C / 89°F 22.1° / 43.8° 135.3
Jun 31.5°C / 89°F 24.5° / 41.9° 184.3
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 24.3° / 35° 262.7
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 32.9° 341.4
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.1° 325.8
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 16.5° / 30.9° 139.6
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 11.4° / 28.3° 9.2
Dec 16.4°C / 62°F 5.7° / 26° 18.3
Jharia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above India avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Area26.4 sq mi (68.5 km²)
Population Density3,288/sq mi
Coordinates23.7408°N, 86.4146°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.17"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 8, 2020.

May 26, 2019 18 km W of B?nkura, India M4.7 76 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 92 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 133 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 47 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 79 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 247 km
2019 Fani Category 1 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.4 in
May 91°F (33°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 6.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 12.2 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 11.3 in
September 83°F (28°C) 9.0 in
October 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Jharia has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 65°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Jharia

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Anand Bhavan and school - - - -
Kids Graden Secondary School - - - -
RSP College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jharia

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ananda Marga Pracharaka Samgha kiirtan, mantra MP3

Museums in Jharia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Geological Museum
Geological Museum

Libraries in Jharia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Booketeria Library0.0
Booketeria Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Old Library0.0
State Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Jharia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Steel Gate Market
Steel Gate Market

Gas Stations in Jharia

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #8311252493
IN #894225750

Stadiums & Teams in Jharia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jharia

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dhanbad AirportDBDMedium Airport
Bokaro Airport-Small Airport
Burnpur Airport-Small Airport
Deoghar AirportDGHSmall Airport
Giridih Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Jharia

42 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Anand Cure & Care Clinic
Ashirvad Nursing Home
Cohema Care Clinic
Dhanvantri Clinic
Dr. A K Thakur's ENT Clinic
Dr. B.K.Tewari Clinic
Dr. G.N. Singh Clinic
Dr. H. Rahman Clinic
Dr. Punam Ojha Clinic
Dr. U L Vishwakarma Clinic
Eye Clinic
Geetasri Clinic
Gope Clinic
Health Care Centre, Dhanbad
Healthworld Clinic
Khushi Skin Clinic
Maa Shyama Clinic
Mokim Clinic
Momentum Speciality Clinic
Nav Jeevan Clinic
New Shree Clinic
Nikhil Clinic
Patliputra Multi Speciality Hospital
Pragati Medical and Research Centre
Prasad Clinic
Raj Clinic Research Center
Raj Priya Clinic
Ray Chaudhuri Clinic
Ritu Health Clinic
Rohit Clinic
Roopshri Clinic
Sanjeevani Nursing Home, Dhanbad
Sarwamangal Nursing Home
Shakti Nursing Home
Sharda Clinic
Shwet Shree Clinic
Sneha Clinic
Srishti Clinic
Suyash Clinic
Upahar Clinic
Vishwakarma Polyclinic
Vishwakarma Polyclinic and X Ray House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jharia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dukhharni Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Jharia

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 10
Restaurants 1
Banks 1
Hotels 2
Parks 3
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Jharia

2 places within 15 km

🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Kala Bhawan
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Pargha Pahar

🇮🇳 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
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What is the population of Jharia?

Jharia has a population of 86,938 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,288 people per square mile, spread across 26.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jharia?

Jharia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.

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