Bodh Gaya
City in Bihar, India
Overview
Bodh Gaya is a historic pilgrimage town in Bihar and the most sacred site in Buddhism, where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. The town attracts monks, devotees, and travelers from around the world, blending spiritual atmosphere with a diverse cultural scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Bihar
Population
52,000
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
24.70°, 84.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$405
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$120
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
25.4°C
Summer Avg
29.9°C
Winter Avg
17.4°C
Record High
46.8°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
1096 mm
Internet Speed
42 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GAY
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.