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Sherghāti, India

Bihar · India

Sherghāti is a mid-size city in Bihar, India with a population of 40,666. Elevation: 495 ft (151 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

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C Fair
40,666 Population 437/sq mi density
495 ft Elevation 151 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,000 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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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People

Population40,666
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density437/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C+
Home Value$7,000
Rent$25
Housing Units16,266
Rent Burden31.8%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Population40,666
Population Density437 / sq mi
Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Coordinates24.5595°, 84.7916°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,045 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,000
Median Age20.5 years

About Sherghāti

Sherghāti is a mid-size city in India (Bihar) with a population of 40,666. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet (151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sherghāti has a population of 40,666 with a density of 437 people per square mile, spread across 93.0 square miles. The median age is 20.5 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

40,666
Total Population
437
People / sq mi
20.5yrs
Median Age
47% below India avg
93.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sherghāti vs India Average

The median household income in Sherghāti 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 732 business establishments.

Income: Sherghāti 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)732

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sherghāti 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 16,266 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 Units16,266

Property Tax

Climate in Sherghāti

Sherghāti has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (33.4°C), the coldest is Jan (15.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1107 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.5°C / 60°F 4.6° / 27.9° 7.7
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 6.7° / 33.1° 17.0
Mar 25.3°C / 78°F 12.4° / 38.8° 24.2
Apr 31.4°C / 88°F 19.2° / 43.4° 11.4
May 33.4°C / 92°F 22.6° / 45.5° 61.3
Jun 33.4°C / 92°F 25.2° / 43.8° 156.7
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 24.8° / 36.6° 241.9
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 24° / 33.8° 269.3
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 22.9° / 33.1° 233.2
Oct 24.7°C / 76°F 16° / 31.3° 69.5
Nov 20°C / 68°F 10.7° / 28.8° 3.3
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 5.4° / 27° 11.4
Sherghāti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above India avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Area93.0 sq mi (241.0 km²)
Population Density437/sq mi
Coordinates24.5595°N, 84.7916°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.01"
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 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
April 89°F (31°C) 0.2 in
May 93°F (34°C) 0.5 in Warmest
June 91°F (33°C) 5.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 11.7 in
August 84°F (29°C) 12.0 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest

Sherghāti has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 62°F in January to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Sherghāti

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jayram Giri High School
SMSG College Campus
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Museums in Sherghāti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum
Prachin Bharat Multimedia Museum

Libraries in Sherghāti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bodhgaya library0.0
Bodhgaya Library (Apex academy)0.0

Farmers Markets in Sherghāti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Araya complex
Bodhgaya Main Market
Mahabodhi Shopping Complex
Tibetan Refuge Market
Veg/Fruits market

Clinics in Sherghāti

10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Child Care Clinic
Dr. Kundu Poly Clinic
Dr. Shalab Samdarahi Clinic
Kaifi Gano Health Care Centre
Kanti Niketan Clinic
Om Urology Care
Piles Cure Clinic
Rahat Clinic
Sun Life Clinic
Ujjwal Clinic

Dentists in Sherghāti

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goyal Dental Clinic
Heritage Dental Smile Clinic
Serghati Dental Clinic

Stadiums & Teams in Sherghāti

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Airports Near Sherghāti

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaya AirportGAYMedium Airport
Daltonganj AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sherghāti

18 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al Shifa Clinic
Care & Cure Physiotherapy Clinic
Doctor Sita Ram Babu Clinic
Dr. Atul Kumar MBBS MD
Dr. Nand Kishore
Dr. Pramod Kumar Residence Clinic
Dr.Z.H.Khan Clinic
Gautam Patho Lab
Jeevak Advance Children's Clinic
Jeevan Rekha Dia and Nursing Home
Life Line Poly Clinic
Mateshwari Nursing Home
Nav Jeewan Nursing Home
Sewa homeo hall
Shishu Care Clinic
Shyama Physiotherapy Centre
Uzma Clinic
Vivek Healthcare

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sherghāti

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
DAAK STHAAN DANAPUR
DEVI ASTHAAN SHRIRAMPUR
DURGA ASTHAAN
MASJID SHRIRAMPUR
satbahini maai
SHIV MANDIR

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Meteorites
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Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherghāti

What is the population of Sherghāti?

Sherghāti has a population of 40,666 residents and is located in India. The population density is 437 people per square mile, spread across 93.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 20.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sherghāti 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 Sherghāti?

Sherghāti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

How is the job market in Sherghāti?

The unemployment rate in Sherghāti 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 732 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sherghāti?

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

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