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
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People
Climate
| Population | 156,540 |
| Population Density | 546 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 25.8750°, 86.5961° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Bihar |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.1 inches (1,171 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above India avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 286.5 sq mi (742.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.8750°N, 86.5961°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
Clinics in Saharsa
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Saharsa
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Saharsa
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar Airport | BIR | Medium Airport |
| Darbhanga Airport | DBR | Medium Airport |
| Bhagalpur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Madhubani Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rajbiraj Airport | RJB | Small Airport |
| Saharsa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ulao Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Saharsa
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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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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