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Mothīhāri, India

Bihar · India

Mothīhāri is a large city in Bihar, India with a population of 126,158. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
126,158 Population 2,679/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
46.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$1,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$7,000 home value, $25/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population126,158
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density2,679/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C+
Home Value$7,000
Rent$25
Housing Units50,463
Rent Burden31.8%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain46.2 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Population126,158
Population Density2,679 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates26.6486°, 84.9166°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation46.2 inches (1,173 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,000
Median Age20.5 years

About Mothīhāri

Mothīhāri is a large city in India (Bihar) with a population of 126,158. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mothīhāri has a population of 126,158 with a density of 2,679 people per square mile, spread across 47.1 square miles. The median age is 20.5 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

126,158
Total Population
2,679
People / sq mi
20.5yrs
Median Age
47% below India avg
47.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mothīhāri vs India Average

The median household income in Mothīhāri 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 14 business establishments, including 2 restaurants.

Income: Mothīhāri 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)14

Business (County)

Restaurants2
Healthcare10
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mothīhāri 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 50,463 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 Units50,463

Property Tax

Climate in Mothīhāri

Mothīhāri has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.5°C), the coldest is Jan (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1276 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.7°C / 60°F 5.6° / 27.5° 5.2
Feb 19°C / 66°F 7.5° / 32.4° 18.2
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 12.4° / 39° 19.6
Apr 31.2°C / 88°F 18.5° / 43.5° 24.2
May 32.7°C / 91°F 22.3° / 44° 108.9
Jun 33.5°C / 92°F 26.1° / 43.6° 189.3
Jul 30.1°C / 86°F 25.8° / 36.8° 345.9
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 25° / 34.8° 284.0
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 23.2° / 34.2° 210.5
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 17.3° / 32.5° 60.9
Nov 21°C / 70°F 11.9° / 30.3° 0.7
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 6° / 27.7° 8.8
Mothīhāri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above India avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area47.1 sq mi (122.0 km²)
Population Density2,679/sq mi
Coordinates26.6486°N, 84.9166°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
22% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 5, 2022.

Apr 25, 2015 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal M6.1 125 km
Apr 25, 2015 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal M5.3 120 km
Apr 25, 2015 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.3 140 km
Jan 31, 1997 33 km NW of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.2 146 km
May 12, 2015 23 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal M5.2 129 km
Feb 5, 2016 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.2 143 km
Apr 25, 2015 42 km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.1 128 km
May 12, 2015 23 km ENE of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.1 149 km
Apr 25, 2015 21 km NW of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.1 130 km
Feb 21, 2016 40 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal M5.1 148 km
Apr 25, 2015 7 km ESE of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.0 133 km
Jul 16, 2001 31 km NNW of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.0 148 km
Apr 25, 2015 7 km W of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.0 117 km
Apr 25, 2015 13 km NNE of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.0 146 km
Apr 25, 2015 33 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal M5.0 146 km
Apr 25, 2015 12 km WSW of Kirtipur, Nepal M4.9 113 km
May 15, 2015 45 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal M4.9 148 km
Apr 25, 2015 22 km ENE of Dhulikhel, Nepal M4.9 144 km
Jun 27, 1998 6 km NNE of Dhulikhel, Nepal M4.9 131 km
May 12, 2015 69 km NNW of Lah?n, Nepal M4.9 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
May 87°F (30°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 7.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 12.8 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.9 in
September 83°F (28°C) 7.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in Driest

Mothīhāri has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 60°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Mothīhāri

Institution Type Founded Website
Mahatma Gandhi Central University University - ,
Motihari College of Engineering College - ,

Schools in Mothīhāri

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CSDAV School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mothīhāri

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Rimjhim music AAC+ 64 kbps

Hotels in Mothīhāri

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel SS Exotica

Restaurants in Mothīhāri

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Vijay Meat House
Ma Bhojnalaya & Tiffin Service ️

Cafes in Mothīhāri

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ROHIT JOHNSON OFFICIAL

Cinemas in Mothīhāri

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Payal Cinema

Clinics in Mothīhāri

34 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alia Health Clinic
Amar Clinic And Diabetic Care Centre(Dr. Kumar Surendra)
Ayush Poly Clinic
Azam Clinic
Bhawani Nursing Home
Consultant Physiotherapist,Dr.Anand Ranjan
Dermatology Clinic & Advance Skin Care
Dhanwantari Allergy & Asthma Clinic
Divyam Derma & Diabetic Clinic
Dr. J.N. Gupta Medical Clinic
Dr. S. Lall's Christian Clinic
Dr. Santosh Kumar Diabetic Clinic
Dr. U S Pathak Clinic
Dr.Arun Kumar
Hariram Clinic
Jivan Deep Health Care
Kashyap Physiotherapy Clinic
Life Line Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre
Maa Nursing Home, East Champaran
Madan Raj Nursing Home
Madhuri Nursing Home, East Champaran
Maharaja Nursing Home
NNS Memorial Physiotherapy Centre
Om Sai Nursing Home
Patel Clinic
Raman Skin and Gupt Rog Clinic
Ranjan Ortho and Gynec Clinic
S.K. Health Care Centre
Shamima Health Center
Sharan Nursing Home
Sharan's Clinic
Sinha Eye and Ent Care Clinic
Surya Clinic
Tridhi Physio Clinic

Dentists in Mothīhāri

12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brito Dental Clinic
Devam Dentesthetica Multispeciality Dental Clinic and Implant
Dr. Atul Kumar
Dr.Chang - Dentist
Kshama Dental Clinic
Laxmi Dental Clinic
Laxmi Dental Clinic
Lucky Dental Clinic
My Family Smile Care Dental Centre
My Medical and Dental Care
Ram Chandra Dental Clinic
Saraswati Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Mothīhāri

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bapudham Motihari
Motihari Court

Bus Stations in Mothīhāri

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1079806046

Gas Stations in Mothīhāri

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HP Petrol Pump

Airports Near Mothīhāri

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Muzaffarpur AirportMZUMedium Airport
Raxaul Airport-Small Airport
Simara AirportSIFSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Mothīhāri

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 10
Restaurants 2
Cafes 1
Hotels 1
Parks 2

🇮🇳 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Mothīhāri

What is the population of Mothīhāri?

Mothīhāri has a population of 126,158 residents and is located in India. The population density is 2,679 people per square mile, spread across 47.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 20.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mothīhāri 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 Mothīhāri?

Mothīhāri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches.

How is the job market in Mothīhāri?

The unemployment rate in Mothīhāri 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 14 business establishments in the area, including 2 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Mothīhāri?

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

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