Katihar, India

Bihar · India

Katihar is a large city in Bihar, India with a population of 240,838. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

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

240,838 Population 838/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
53.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population240,838
Density838/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain53.1 in/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population240,838
Population Density838 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates25.5385°, 87.5704°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation53.1 inches (1,349 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Katihar

Katihar is a large city in India (Bihar) with a population of 240,838. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 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 53.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Katihar

Katihar has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (32°C), the coldest is Jan (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1480 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.9°C / 61°F 6° / 26.4° 3.1
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 7.5° / 32.4° 16.8
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 13.4° / 38.4° 27.2
Apr 30.9°C / 88°F 19.4° / 42.9° 34.4
May 32°C / 90°F 23° / 42.7° 157.4
Jun 31.7°C / 89°F 25.9° / 40.5° 237.8
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 25.7° / 35.3° 300.3
Aug 29°C / 84°F 24.9° / 34.3° 274.0
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 23.9° / 33.6° 314.7
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 17.8° / 32° 110.7
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 12.3° / 28.8° 0.3
Dec 16.4°C / 62°F 6.2° / 25.8° 3.6
Katihar 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. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above India avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area287.4 sq mi (744.2 km²)
Population Density838/sq mi
Coordinates25.5385°N, 87.5704°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.54"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 12, 2023.

Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 36 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 64 km
Aug 7, 1991 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India M5.0 132 km
Jan 10, 1990 8 km WNW of R?jbir?j, Nepal M4.7 145 km
Feb 12, 1998 10 km ESE of Bhadrapur, Nepal M4.6 126 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh M4.5 141 km
Sep 27, 2001 31 km E of Dhar?n, Nepal M4.3 142 km
Feb 19, 2013 27 km N of Joypur H?t, Bangladesh M4.1 148 km
Apr 12, 2023 Nepal-India border region M4.0 55 km
May 27, 2005 18 km SSW of Forbesganj, India M3.5 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
April 83°F (29°C) 0.9 in
May 86°F (30°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 9.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 13.5 in Wettest
August 85°F (29°C) 12.1 in
September 84°F (29°C) 9.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest

Katihar has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 62°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.5") and December the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Katihar

10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adarsh Middle School - - - -
St. Joseph's School - - - -
T. Raza Global School - - - -
Jai Mala Shiksha Niketan - - - -
Don Bosco School - - - -
Adarsh Middle School - - - -
St. Joseph's School - - - -
T. Raza Global School - - - -
Jai Mala Shiksha Niketan - - - -
Don Bosco School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Katihar

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Katihar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Argara Chowk Market
Argara Chowk Market
K.P. Market Area
Polytechnic chowk
Polytechnic chowk

Restaurants in Katihar

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Food Palace
Hotel Amit Raj
Mezza 9
Paradise
Shyam Vatika

Clinics in Katihar

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Arif Clinic
Lodi Health Clinic
Minat Nursing Home
Satyabhama Netralaya
Sharan Clinic
Sheefa Health Clinic

Train Stations in Katihar

13 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dalan
Dandkhora
Gorphar
Karagola Road
Katihar Junction
Kuretha
Maniyan
Manshahi
Nayatola Railway Station
Pranpur Road
Sajha Halt
Semapur
Sonaili

Bus Stations in Katihar

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Katihar Bus Station

Gas Stations in Katihar

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indian Petrol Pump

Banks in Katihar

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India
UCO Bank
Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Katihar

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Airports Near Katihar

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bhagalpur Airport-Small Airport
Kishanganj Airport-Small Airport
Malda AirportLDASmall Airport
Purnea Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Katihar

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sub Post Office
Sub Post Office

Treatment Centers in Katihar

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr Arif Clinic
Lodi Health Clinic
Minat Nursing Home
Satyabhama Netralaya
Sharan Clinic
Sheefa Health Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Katihar

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Durga Sthan
Durgasthan
Gurudwara
Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman Mandir
Jama-e-Masjid Katihar Medical College
Kali Mandir
Mahadev Mandir
Panchdev Mandir
Shani Mandir
Shiv Mandir
Shiv Parvati Mandir
Yagyashala

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Katihar

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 6
Hospitals 10
Restaurants 5
Supermarkets 2
Banks 3
Parks 3
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 12

🇮🇳 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 Katihar?

Katihar has a population of 240,838 residents and is located in India. The population density is 838 people per square mile, spread across 287.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Katihar?

Katihar 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. Annual rainfall totals 53.1 inches.

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