Gaya Monsoon: What It Means for International Pilgrimage
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As of 17 October 2026, Gaya is at 22°C and smoky haze, with a 16% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹114.52/L and diesel ₹100.46/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Gaya: 58/100 (Poor)
Rank #187 of 271 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. Gaya's AQI of 450 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.3 more - leaving 58/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Gaya Today: 450 (Severe)
Up 56 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Gaya'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 17 Oct, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~195 min
Live Weather in Gaya Today: 22°C, Smoky haze
78% humidity · down 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 7:05 AM IST · next refresh in ~14 min
Gaya Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.52 and ₹100.46
Petrol up ₹1.15 yesterday
Gaya Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:54 AM · Sunset 6:22 PM · Rahu Kalam 9:46 AM-11:12 AM
Gaya Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Maha Saptami
Banks in Bihar are closed today (Maha Saptami).
Weather Alerts for Gaya Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Bihar right now.
Compare Gaya with Nearby Cities
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Live Gaya Mandi Prices Today: Cabbage ₹2,900
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Gaya APMC (Gaya)1 item
- Cabbage₹2,900/q
Gaya PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
405 post offices across 34 PIN codes in Gaya, Bihar.
Showing 1–30 of 405 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Adai BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824207 | BO | Delivery |
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Adarchak BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824221 | BO | Delivery |
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Agni BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
804403 | BO | Delivery |
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Ahiyapur BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824207 | BO | Delivery |
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Aima Chouki BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824233 | BO | Delivery |
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Akamba BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824232 | BO | Delivery |
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Akouna BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824211 | BO | Delivery |
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Alipur BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
823003 | BO | Delivery |
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Amarut BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824220 | BO | Delivery |
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Amas SO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824219 | PO | Delivery |
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Ambatari BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824232 | BO | Delivery |
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Amethi BO Nawadha Division · Bihar Circle |
805131 | BO | Delivery |
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Amwan BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824231 | BO | Delivery |
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ANGARA B.O Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824220 | BO | Delivery |
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Angra BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824116 | BO | Delivery |
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Anjan BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824217 | BO | Delivery |
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Anjanwan BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824232 | BO | Delivery |
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Anti SO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824116 | PO | Delivery |
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APColony SO Gaya Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
823001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Arawan BO Nawadha Division · Bihar Circle |
805131 | BO | Delivery |
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Arkdhibariya BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824236 | BO | Delivery |
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AROPUR Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824232 | BO | Delivery |
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Asc CentreN Gaya SO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
823005 | PO | Delivery |
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Atri SO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
823311 | PO | Delivery |
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Ayer BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
823311 | BO | Delivery |
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Azamgarh BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824217 | BO | Delivery |
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B Chaugain BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824217 | BO | Delivery |
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B Makdumpur BO Nawadha Division · Bihar Circle |
805128 | BO | Delivery |
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Babahandeo BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
824220 | BO | Delivery |
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Bagadaha BO Gaya Division · Bihar Circle |
823004 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Gaya'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 Gaya is CO. Gaya's current AQI of 450 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Gaya's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Gaya is at Severe today (AQI 450). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
Are mandi prices rising or falling in Gaya?
Cabbage has risen 0.0% at Gaya's mandi in the latest reporting cycle - the biggest mover among commodities tracked there right now. Mandi (wholesale) prices update daily from Government of India data.gov.in reports.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Gaya?
Petrol is ₹114.52/L, diesel ₹100.46/L, for Gaya. 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 Gaya's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Gaya'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 Gaya today?
No - banks in Bihar are closed today (Maha Saptami).
What is Rahu Kalam in Gaya today?
Rahu Kalam in Gaya today runs from 9:46 AM to 11:12 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Gaya's Weather and AQI?
Gaya is home to Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree, and the Mahabodhi Temple here is a UNESCO World Heritage Site drawing Buddhist pilgrims from across the world. Gaya is also a major Hindu pilgrimage site in its own right, particularly during Pitru Paksha, when families perform ancestral rites at the Vishnupad Temple.
International Pilgrimage Impact
Both the Mahabodhi Temple complex and the Vishnupad Temple's riverside rituals are conducted largely outdoors, drawing pilgrims from climates very different from Bihar's - a real consideration for international Buddhist visitors unused to Gangetic-plain heat or monsoon humidity. Track Gaya weather before planning a Bodh Gaya pilgrimage.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Feb: Cool, Dry Season - Gaya's most comfortable months and peak pilgrimage season.
Mar-Jun: Extreme Heat - Highs regularly exceed 42°C.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon - Check Gaya AQI before an outdoor temple visit during heavy spells.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Bihar weather and AQI for how Gaya compares with other cities in the state.