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Raxaul, India

Bihar · India

Raxaul is a mid-size city in Bihar, India with a population of 55,536. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
55,536 Population 739/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
54.1 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

Population55,536
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density739/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C+
Home Value$7,000
Rent$25
Housing Units22,214
Rent Burden31.8%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population55,536
Population Density739 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates26.9798°, 84.8507°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,000
Median Age20.5 years

About Raxaul

Raxaul is a mid-size city in India (Bihar) with a population of 55,536. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 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 54.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Raxaul has a population of 55,536 with a density of 739 people per square mile, spread across 75.2 square miles. The median age is 20.5 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

55,536
Total Population
739
People / sq mi
20.5yrs
Median Age
47% below India avg
75.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Raxaul vs India Average

The median household income in Raxaul 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 1,000 business establishments.

Income: Raxaul 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)1,000

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Raxaul 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 22,214 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 Units22,214

Property Tax

Climate in Raxaul

Raxaul has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jun (31.9°C), the coldest is Jan (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1509 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.7°C / 60°F 6.9° / 26.7° 7.7
Feb 18.7°C / 66°F 8.2° / 31.3° 22.4
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 13.1° / 37.4° 26.4
Apr 29.9°C / 86°F 18.9° / 41.7° 39.5
May 31.3°C / 88°F 21.5° / 42.1° 131.0
Jun 31.9°C / 89°F 24.9° / 41.2° 232.9
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 25.1° / 35.2° 426.3
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24.4° / 33.8° 315.0
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 22.4° / 33.2° 228.7
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 17.7° / 31.5° 65.9
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 13.1° / 29.4° 2.6
Dec 16.7°C / 62°F 7.6° / 27° 10.5
Raxaul 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 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area75.2 sq mi (194.7 km²)
Population Density739/sq mi
Coordinates26.9798°N, 84.8507°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.67"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

299 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 27, 2025.

Apr 25, 2015 67 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal M7.8 140 km
Apr 26, 2015 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M6.7 145 km
Apr 25, 2015 71 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal M6.6 138 km
May 12, 2015 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M6.3 148 km
Apr 25, 2015 0 km NNW of Dhulikhel, Nepal M6.1 99 km
Apr 25, 2015 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.6 140 km
Apr 25, 2015 22 km WSW of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.5 134 km
May 16, 2015 45 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.5 137 km
Apr 25, 2015 Nepal M5.4 141 km
Apr 25, 2015 0 km WNW of Panauti??, Nepal M5.3 94 km
Apr 25, 2015 12 km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.3 110 km
Apr 25, 2015 48 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal M5.2 128 km
May 12, 2015 23 km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal M5.2 92 km
Jan 31, 1997 33 km NW of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.2 111 km
Feb 5, 2016 19 km N of Kathmandu, Nepal M5.2 111 km
Apr 25, 2015 21 km NW of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.1 95 km
May 12, 2015 23 km ENE of Nagarkot, Nepal M5.1 125 km
Feb 21, 2016 40 km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal M5.1 110 km
Apr 25, 2015 26 km S of Kod?ri??, Nepal M5.1 141 km
Apr 25, 2015 42 km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal M5.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 8.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 15.7 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 13.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Driest

Raxaul has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 61°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.7") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Raxaul

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shree Nepal Rastriya Adharbhut Vidyalaya, Chhatwa - - - -
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Radio Stations near Raxaul

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Rimjhim music AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Raxaul

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jama Masjid

Libraries in Raxaul

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Wisdom Key0.0
Wisdom Key0.0

Farmers Markets in Raxaul

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Birta Bazar
Birta Bazar
Kalaiya Bazaar
Pheta Bazar
Pheta Bazar

Hotels in Raxaul

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

bharat jee ka rangoli meat house
Hotel New Kaveri
jaigurudev sudh sakahari vegiterian

Restaurants in Raxaul

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Delhi Darbar Family Restaurant

Cinemas in Raxaul

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

arjun movie hall

Train Stations in Raxaul

8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adapur
Bhelwa
Chauradano
Masnadih
Nakardei
Ramgarhwa
ramgarhwa rack point
Raxaul

Bus Stations in Raxaul

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raxaul Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Raxaul

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indian Oil

Banks in Raxaul

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Of Baroda
IDFC BANK

Stadiums & Teams in Raxaul

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Raxaul

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tribhuvan International AirportKTMLarge Airport
Bharatpur AirportBHRSmall Airport
Meghauli AirportMEYSmall Airport
Raxaul Airport-Small Airport
Simara AirportSIFSmall Airport

Post Offices in Raxaul

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office
Ssb

Treatment Centers in Raxaul

60 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aadhar Bhut Swasth Sewa Kendra
Aadharbhut Health Ekai
Aarogya Ayurvedic
Aayutved Or Panchkarm Centre
Adharbhut Sawasth Sewa Kendra
Allu Sawat Chowki
Anjali Health Clinic
Bagahi Prathmik Swasth Kendra
BairiyaBirta Basic Health Service Center
Barainiya Swashtha Chowki
Basic Health Service Centre
Belhiya Basic Health Care Center
Bhaluhi Bharwaliya Health Post
Bhaluhi Community Health Center
Bhatauda Swasthya Chauki
Bhawanipur Swastha Chowki
Bindawashini Swasth Chuki
Birgunj Nawjaat Tatha Bal Clinic
Bishrampur Basic Health Center
Bishrampur Health Post
Care Health Clinic
Chhatwa Health Post
Dakshintola Basic Health Service Centre
Deep Health Clinic
Gamhariya Health Care Center
Health Post
Health Post Amarptti
Health Post Jhauwa Guthi
Health Post, Vauratar
Itiyahi Swashtha Chowki
Jenaral Health Clinic
Jila Ayurved Swastha Kendra
Khutwa Jabdi Health Center
Lalparsa Swastha Chauki
Lipani Birta Swasth Chowki
Manglam Diagnostic Centre
Manihari Swastha Chauki
Motisar Health Post
Nagardaha Health Center
Nagarik Aarogya Sewa Kendra
Nautan Basic Health Center
Neuro Clinic
Pheta Helth Post
Prasauni Birta Swastha Chowki
Prasauni Health Post
Prastoka Basic Health Care Center
Purainiya Adharvut Swastha Ekai
Purainiya Health Post
Radheshyam Pharmaceutical
Rmeshwor Medical Store
Samudayik Swastha Ekai
Samudayik Swasthya Clinic
Sawsth Chowki Sugauli Birta
Sisahaniya Swasthachauki
Sreesiya Health Post
Udaypur Ghurmi Swasth Chowki
UP Swastha Chauki
Urban Health Promotion Centre
Vauratar Chapkaiya Basic Health Service Centre
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Churches & Religious Organizations in Raxaul

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jama Masjid
Sato Sati Mandir
Shiv Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Things to See Near Raxaul

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
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🇮🇳 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 Raxaul

What is the population of Raxaul?

Raxaul has a population of 55,536 residents and is located in India. The population density is 739 people per square mile, spread across 75.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 20.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Raxaul 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 Raxaul?

Raxaul 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 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

How is the job market in Raxaul?

The unemployment rate in Raxaul 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 1,000 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Raxaul?

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

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