Bhagalpur Flooding: Weather and AQI Guide for Bihar
Everything live for Bhagalpur, in one place.
As of 18 October 2026, Bhagalpur is at 24°C and smoky haze, with a 3% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹114.20/L and diesel ₹100.14/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Bhagalpur: 58/100 (Poor)
Rank #190 of 273 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Bhagalpur's AQI of 438 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.2 more - leaving 58/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Bhagalpur Today: 438 (Severe)
Up 32 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Bhagalpur's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~36 min
Live Weather in Bhagalpur Today: 24°C, Smoky haze
74% humidity · up 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~5 min
Bhagalpur Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.20 and ₹100.14
Petrol up ₹0.83 yesterday
Bhagalpur Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 7:02 AM · Sunset 6:29 PM · Rahu Kalam 5:04 PM-6:30 PM
Bhagalpur Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Bihar are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Bhagalpur Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Bihar right now.
Compare Bhagalpur with Nearby Cities
vs Banka, Kishanganj and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Bhagalpur | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhagalpur YOU ARE HERE | — | 438 | — | 24°C | 3% |
| Banka 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 42 km | — | — | 21°C | 3% |
| Kishanganj 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 50 km | 35 | ✓ 92% better | 23°C | 3% |
| Godda 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 51 km | — | — | 21°C | 3% |
| Munger 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 56 km | 438 | ≈ same | 24°C | 3% |
| Khagaria 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 59 km | — | — | 24°C | 3% |
| Katihar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 67 km | 376 | ✓ 14% better | 24°C | 3% |
Live Bhagalpur Mandi Prices Today
Saharsa APMC2 items
- Cucumbar(Kheera)₹2,800/q
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,200/q
Bhagalpur PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
248 post offices across 26 PIN codes in Bhagalpur, Bihar.
Showing 241–248 of 248 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Tilkamanjhi Bhagalpur Division · Bihar Circle |
812001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Tintanga BO Bhagalpur Division · Bihar Circle |
853205 | BO | Non Delivery |
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Tintangadiara BO Bhagalpur Division · Bihar Circle |
853205 | BO | Delivery |
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Trimohan BO Bhagalpur Division · Bihar Circle |
813204 | BO | Delivery |
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Tulsipur Jamunia BO Bhagalpur Division · Bihar Circle |
853202 | BO | Delivery |
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Udhadih BO Bhagalpur Division · Bihar Circle |
813213 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhagalpur Devgaon BO Munger Division · Bihar Circle |
813221 | BO | Delivery |
|
Sangrampur SO Bhagalpur Munger Division · Bihar Circle |
813212 | PO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Bhagalpur's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Bhagalpur is CO. Bhagalpur's current AQI of 438 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Bhagalpur's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Bhagalpur is at Severe today (AQI 438). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Bhagalpur?
Petrol is ₹114.20/L, diesel ₹100.14/L, for Bhagalpur. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Bhagalpur's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Bhagalpur's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Bhagalpur today?
No - banks in Bihar are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Bhagalpur today?
Rahu Kalam in Bhagalpur today runs from 5:04 PM to 6:30 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Bhagalpur's Weather and AQI?
Bhagalpur is a district in Bihar, part of the Gangetic plain. With a population of 3,037,766, agriculture remains a significant part of the local economy here, as in most of Bihar, which makes seasonal rainfall timing a genuine practical concern for a large share of residents - not just a forecast curiosity.
Seasonal Guide
The southwest monsoon typically reaches this part of Bihar by mid-June. Outside the monsoon, summer highs regularly exceed 40°C, and low-lying areas face real monsoon flood risk from the region's rivers. Track Bhagalpur weather and Bhagalpur AQI for current conditions, or see Bihar weather and AQI for how Bhagalpur compares with other districts in the state.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. Population figures are sourced from Wikidata.