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Sonepur, India

Bihar · India

Sonepur is a mid-size city in Bihar, India with a population of 37,776. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
37,776 Population 537/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
40.3 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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Full City Profile

People

Population37,776
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density537/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C+
Home Value$7,000
Rent$25
Housing Units15,110
Rent Burden31.8%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population37,776
Population Density537 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates25.6961°, 85.1667°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceBihar
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,000
Median Age20.5 years

About Sonepur

Sonepur is a mid-size city in India (Bihar) with a population of 37,776. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sonepur has a population of 37,776 with a density of 537 people per square mile, spread across 70.4 square miles. The median age is 20.5 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

37,776
Total Population
537
People / sq mi
20.5yrs
Median Age
47% below India avg
70.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sonepur vs India Average

The median household income in Sonepur 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 680 business establishments.

Income: Sonepur 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)680

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sonepur 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 15,110 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 Units15,110

Property Tax

Climate in Sonepur

Sonepur has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 967 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 143.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 261.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 230.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 163.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 68.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.0
Sonepur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above India avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area70.4 sq mi (182.3 km²)
Population Density537/sq mi
Coordinates25.6961°N, 85.1667°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.42"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 6, 2008.

May 16, 1998 15 km SSW of Sagauli, India M4.2 117 km
Jul 2, 2002 10 km N of Bettiah, India M3.9 149 km
Jun 6, 2008 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India M3.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.4 in
May 88°F (31°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 5.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 11.4 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 10.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Driest

Sonepur has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 60°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Sonepur

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Astipur Middle School Ground
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Radio Stations near Sonepur

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sonepur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baapu Sabha ghar
Bapu Tower
Bihar Muesuem of Wax
Bihar Museum
Gandhi Museum, Patna
Patna Museum
Srikrishna Science Museum

Libraries in Sonepur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
3d Library0.0
3d Library0.0
AIMER LIBRARY0.0
AIMER LIBRARY0.0
Ankuram Library0.0
Ankuram Library0.0
Central Library0.0
G.A.I.T. Public Library0.0
Ganpati Library0.0
Ganpati Library0.0
Guru Shikhar Library0.0
Guru Shikhar Library0.0
Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library0.0
Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library0.0
library0.0
Maa Sharde Library0.0
Maa Sharde Library0.0
Manthan Library0.0
Manthan Library0.0
R.N. College Library0.0
Safal library0.0
Satyam Study Centre0.0
Satyam Study Centre0.0
Shiya Library0.0
Shiya Library0.0
smart library0.0
smart library0.0
SRI KRISHNA LIBRARY0.0
SRI KRISHNA LIBRARY0.0
Superior Library0.0
Superior Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sonepur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
BAZAAR SAMITI
BAZAAR SAMITI
Helmet market
Helmet market
laxmi tower
laxmi tower
Madaarpur Haat (pethiya)
Maheshwari chauk
rajput chauk
Ranjan Market
Registry bazar
station new market

Hotels in Sonepur

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASHIYAANA PALACE
Rain Basera
Rupali Hotel

Restaurants in Sonepur

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bhookh Lagi Restaurant
Ganpati restaurant
Grill inn

Cafes in Sonepur

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Motion nation cafe
zaika

Train Stations in Sonepur

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharpura Pahleza Ghat Junction
Parmanandpur
Sonpur Junction

Gas Stations in Sonepur

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #11817366961

Banks in Sonepur

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HDFC Bank
IDBI Bank
punjab national bank
State Bank of India

Shopping Malls in Sonepur

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lakshmin store

Stadiums & Teams in Sonepur

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sonepur

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jay Prakash Narayan AirportPATMedium Airport
Muzaffarpur AirportMZUMedium Airport
Bihta Air Force StationSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sonepur

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
India Post office Sonpur

Treatment Centers in Sonepur

78 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aargyam Multi Speciality Clinical Care
Aarogya Orthopaedic and Trauma Clinic
Akriti Nursing Home
Ambey Nursing Home
Amrutanjan Health Care Limited
Anshuman Nursing Home and Maternity Centre
Apollo Trauma Centre
Balaji Heart Centre
Bhavani Clinic
Bilas Netralaya
Brindavan Nursing Home
Buddha Eye Care and Laser Centre
Buddha Nursing Home
CGHS Dispensary, Budha Marg
CGHS, Chajjubagh
Chakore Nursing Home
CHANDRA ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC
Divya Drishti Eye Centre
Divya Jyoti Nursing Home
DR AK Chamdra
Dr B K Rai
Dr D K Singh's MultiSpeciality Dental Clinic & Implant Center
Dr. Arnish Homeopathic Clinic
dr. dipti roy
Dr. S C Jha - Chest Clinic
Dr. Sachidanand Sinha Ent
dr. sk singha
Dr. Usha Didwania Nursing Home
Dr. Usha Kiran Clinic
Dr. V.K. Sinha Clinic
Drishti Eye Care And Research Centre
Dubey Urology Clinic and Stone Centre
furever clinic pet
Guljarbagh Dispensary
Guru Kripa Paali Clinic
Harsh Clinic
J.H.Nursing Home
Jagdamba Nursing Home, Patna
K. B. Surgical Clinic
Kankarbagh Dispensary
Krishna Cardiac Center
Kumar Eye Centre
Kundan Clinic
Laxman Care Centre
maa laxmi clinic
Magadh Nursing Home
Manas Nursing Home, Patna
Manav Orthopaedic Clinic And Maternity Home
Narain Nursing Home
Neurology Clinic
New Kumar Nursing Home
NIRANJAN AAROGYA NIKETAN AND RESEARCH CENTRE
Nirgo Poly Clinic
Nu-Life Clinic
Om Nursing Home, Patna
P.K.Nursing Home Awam Maternity Centre
Panchlok Diagnostic Centre
Pandey Nursing Home & Research Centre Patna
Parivar Poly Clinic
Perfect Vision Eye Clinic
Popular Nursing Home, Patna
Prabha Clinic
Pramila Nursing Home, Patna
Punam Surgical and Maternity Clinic
Ramwati Nursing Home
RHEUMATOLOGY MEDICAL SPECIALITY CLINIC
Ridhimaa Medicare and Dental Care
Sarvamangla Clinic
Shivam Clinic
Shyam Nursing Home, Patna
Siddiqui Nursing Home and M.R.C. Pvt. Ltd.
Soni Physiotherapy and Health Clinic
Spandan Cardio and Diabetic Clinic
Suman Nursing Home, Patna
Super Clinic
Susruta Surgical Clinic
The Apollo Clinic, Patna
Yash Ortho and General Health Care Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sonepur

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Astipur Eidgaah
Baba Balnath temple
Baba Jadbharat temple
Gaj Graha
Jama masjid miya bag
Maiya Sthan
Shiva temple
Temple RG
vishwakarma temple

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 Sonepur

What is the population of Sonepur?

Sonepur has a population of 37,776 residents and is located in India. The population density is 537 people per square mile, spread across 70.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 20.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sonepur 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 Sonepur?

Sonepur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches.

How is the job market in Sonepur?

The unemployment rate in Sonepur 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 680 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sonepur?

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

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