Rafiganj, India

Bihar · India

Rafiganj is a mid-size city in Bihar, India with a population of 35,536. Elevation: 348 ft (106 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

35,536 Population 5,113/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population35,536
Density5,113/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Population35,536
Population Density5,113 / sq mi
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Coordinates24.8176°, 84.6345°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,017 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rafiganj

Rafiganj is a mid-size city in India (Bihar) with a population of 35,536. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Rafiganj

Rafiganj has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Jun (35°C), the coldest is Jan (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 942 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.9°C / 61°F 5.2° / 28.8° 6.4
Feb 19.9°C / 68°F 7.2° / 34.3° 14.6
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 12.9° / 40.2° 17.8
Apr 32.5°C / 91°F 20.2° / 44.7° 10.6
May 34.7°C / 94°F 23.6° / 46.7° 50.7
Jun 35°C / 95°F 26.7° / 45.3° 137.8
Jul 30.9°C / 88°F 25.8° / 38.1° 217.2
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 24.9° / 35° 217.7
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 23.6° / 34.3° 203.0
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 16.5° / 32.5° 55.3
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 11.5° / 30.5° 1.4
Dec 16.8°C / 62°F 5.9° / 28.5° 9.3
Rafiganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above India avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density5,113/sq mi
Coordinates24.8176°N, 84.6345°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.93"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 6, 2008.

Jun 6, 2008 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India M3.8 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
April 89°F (31°C) 0.2 in
May 93°F (34°C) 0.4 in Warmest
June 91°F (33°C) 4.8 in
July 85°F (30°C) 11.5 in
August 85°F (29°C) 11.9 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 7.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest

Rafiganj has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 63°F in January to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Rafiganj

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
British academy - - - -
Bright life public school - - - -
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Libraries in Rafiganj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aadarsh Library0.0
Maa Gayatri Library0.0

Train Stations in Rafiganj

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dev Road Halt
Jakhim
Rafiganj

Bus Stations in Rafiganj

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rafiganj

Banks in Rafiganj

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indian Bank

Airports Near Rafiganj

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaya AirportGAYMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rafiganj

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Durga Mandir

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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What is the population of Rafiganj?

Rafiganj has a population of 35,536 residents and is located in India. The population density is 5,113 people per square mile, spread across 7.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rafiganj?

Rafiganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

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