Sāhibganj, India

Jharkhand · India

Sāhibganj is a mid-size city in Jharkhand, India with a population of 95,890. Elevation: 144 ft (44 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

95,890 Population 155/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
50.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population95,890
Density155/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain50.2 in/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population95,890
Population Density155 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates25.2443°, 87.6348°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation50.2 inches (1,276 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sāhibganj

Sāhibganj is a mid-size city in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 95,890. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Sāhibganj

Sāhibganj has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (31.9°C), the coldest is Jan (16.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1331 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.1°C / 61°F 6° / 27.2° 4.4
Feb 19.8°C / 68°F 7.5° / 32.9° 19.0
Mar 26°C / 79°F 13.7° / 38.8° 24.3
Apr 31.3°C / 88°F 19.9° / 43.2° 30.5
May 31.9°C / 89°F 23.1° / 43° 141.9
Jun 31.8°C / 89°F 25.9° / 41.1° 200.1
Jul 29.5°C / 85°F 25.3° / 35.4° 256.5
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 24.8° / 34.3° 232.2
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 23.9° / 33.2° 295.1
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 17.5° / 31.7° 121.2
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 12.3° / 28.7° 1.0
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 6° / 25.8° 5.0
Sāhibganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above India avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area618.2 sq mi (1,601.0 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates25.2443°N, 87.6348°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 12, 2023.

Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 69 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 95 km
Aug 7, 1991 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India M5.0 118 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh M4.5 146 km
Jul 5, 2008 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh M4.2 128 km
Feb 19, 2013 27 km N of Joypur H?t, Bangladesh M4.1 141 km
Apr 12, 2023 Nepal-India border region M4.0 88 km
May 27, 2005 18 km SSW of Forbesganj, India M3.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 8.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 12.9 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.3 in
September 83°F (29°C) 8.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest

Sāhibganj has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 62°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and December the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Sāhibganj

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Kalinga International
Hotel Vaikunth

Restaurants in Sāhibganj

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kaveri Restaurant S. b. Roy Road

Clinics in Sāhibganj

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jabbar's Clinic
PHC, Banjhi
Verma Eye Clinic

Train Stations in Sāhibganj

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karamtola
Maharajpur
Mirza Cheuki Railway Station
Sahibganj
Sakrigali

Gas Stations in Sāhibganj

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #9287131159
IN #9888615331
IN #9888615345

Airports Near Sāhibganj

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bhagalpur Airport-Small Airport
Malda AirportLDASmall Airport
Purnea Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Sāhibganj

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Sāhibganj.

Name Description
Motī Jharna Falls
Motījharna Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Sāhibganj

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 5
Restaurants 1
Hotels 2

Things to See Near Sāhibganj

5 places within 15 km

🛡️ Forts (2)
  • • Teliāgarhi Fort
  • • Tilliagharhi fort
⛰️ Peaks (3)
  • • Balbadri
  • • Dāman-I-Koh
  • • Rājmahāl Hills

🇮🇳 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 Sāhibganj

What is the population of Sāhibganj?

Sāhibganj has a population of 95,890 residents and is located in India. The population density is 155 people per square mile, spread across 618.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sāhibganj?

Sāhibganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches.

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