Forbesganj
City in Bihar, India
Overview
Forbesganj is a small but lively city in Bihar, known for its lively bazaars, railway connections, and local cuisine. It is a regional commercial hub and gateway to the surrounding rural areas, offering genuine North Indian small-city life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Bihar
Population
50,475
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
26.30°, 87.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$271
Local Cost
$151
Local Income
$110
Cashless
30
English
10
Temperature
24.4°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
17.5°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
2.5°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
1394 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BIR
Distance
20 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 6 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 42/100.