Saharsa, India

Bihar · India

Saharsa is a large city in Bihar, India with a population of 156,540. Elevation: 157 ft (48 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

156,540 Population 546/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population156,540
Density546/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population156,540
Population Density546 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates25.8750°, 86.5961°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,171 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saharsa

Saharsa is a large city in India (Bihar) with a population of 156,540. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Saharsa

Saharsa has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (31.7°C), the coldest is Jan (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1707 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.7°C / 60°F 5.9° / 26.3° 3.2
Feb 19.1°C / 66°F 7.2° / 31.9° 15.5
Mar 25.3°C / 77°F 12.8° / 38.2° 37.6
Apr 30.3°C / 87°F 18.8° / 42.7° 42.2
May 31.7°C / 89°F 22.2° / 42.6° 158.5
Jun 31.5°C / 89°F 25.6° / 40.4° 301.9
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 25.6° / 35.2° 381.8
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 24.9° / 34.1° 324.4
Sep 28°C / 82°F 23.5° / 33.6° 339.6
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 17.7° / 32° 99.1
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 12.1° / 28.9° 0.5
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 6° / 25.9° 3.1
Saharsa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area286.5 sq mi (742.1 km²)
Population Density546/sq mi
Coordinates25.8750°N, 86.5961°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.81"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 31, 2022 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal M5.1 141 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 88 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 120 km
Jan 10, 1990 8 km WNW of R?jbir?j, Nepal M4.7 76 km
Jul 9, 1993 15 km NE of Janakpur, Nepal M4.6 117 km
Apr 26, 2015 34 km N of Janakpur, Nepal M4.3 142 km
Sep 27, 2001 31 km E of Dhar?n, Nepal M4.3 144 km
Aug 22, 2025 29 km N of Triyuga, Nepal M4.1 132 km
Apr 12, 2023 Nepal-India border region M4.0 80 km
Jul 8, 2003 22 km ESE of Dhankut?, Nepal M3.9 149 km
May 27, 2005 18 km SSW of Forbesganj, India M3.5 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER Earthquake - 10,600 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.8 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 7.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 11.8 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.4 in
September 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest

Saharsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 61°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Saharsa

Institution Type Founded Website
Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University University - ,
Jan Nayak Karpuri Thakur Medical college and Hospital College - ,
Madhepura College College - Visit →
Parvati College College - ,

Schools in Saharsa

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sangyan Public School S.P.S Saharsa - - - -
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Clinics in Saharsa

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ayush Nursing Home
Dinkar Nursing Home
Dr Ganesh Kumar,Drishti Eye Care Centre
Gayatri Nursing Home, Saharsa
Heart Care Clinic

Train Stations in Saharsa

6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baijnathpur
Karukhirharnagar Halt
Panchgachia
Saharsa Junction
Simri Bakhtiyarpur
Sonbarsa Kacheri

Airports Near Saharsa

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Biratnagar AirportBIRMedium Airport
Darbhanga AirportDBRMedium Airport
Bhagalpur Airport-Small Airport
Madhubani Airport-Small Airport
Rajbiraj AirportRJBSmall Airport
Saharsa Airport-Small Airport
Ulao Aerodrome-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Saharsa

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 6

🇮🇳 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 Saharsa?

Saharsa has a population of 156,540 residents and is located in India. The population density is 546 people per square mile, spread across 286.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saharsa?

Saharsa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.

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