Muzaffarpur
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Muzaffarpur month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Muzaffarpur are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), January the coldest (average low 10°C), and July the wettest (about 349 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4 | 10.0 | 7 | 9.0 |
| February | 25.5 | 12.9 | 14 | 10.4 |
| March | 31.1 | 17.9 | 18 | 10.6 |
| April | 36.2 | 22.6 | 22 | 11.2 |
| May | 35.4 | 24.7 | 70 | 10.9 |
| June | 35.2 | 26.5 | 192 | 10.3 |
| July | 32.6 | 26.4 | 349 | 8.2 |
| August | 32.2 | 26.1 | 288 | 8.8 |
| September | 31.6 | 25.5 | 272 | 8.3 |
| October | 30.9 | 22.3 | 72 | 9.5 |
| November | 28.2 | 16.5 | 0 | 9.8 |
| December | 23.5 | 11.8 | 9 | 9.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1875
Muzaffarpur was created in 1875 for administrative convenience by splitting the former Tirhut district.
- Documented history · 1323
The Simraon dynasty in neighboring Champaran once extended its influence over Mithila and Nepal until Tughlaq Shah invaded Tirhut in 1323.
- Documented history · 1764
Following the British victory at the Battle of Buxar in 1764, Muzaffarpur came under British East India Company rule.
- Documented history · 1908
Notably, Khudiram Bose, a young revolutionary, was executed in Muzaffarpur in 1908 for his involvement in a bombing attempt against British officials.
- Establishment of Muzaffarpur
The current city was established in 1875 during the British Raj for administrative convenience by dividing the Tirhut district.
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01 · OverviewMuzaffarpur, in brief
Muzaffarpur is a city in the Indian state of Bihar, situated on the banks of the Burhi Gandak River within the Tirhut division. Often referred to as the Capital of North Bihar and recognized as the Lychee Kingdom of India for its Shahi lychee, the municipality functions as the administrative headquarters for both the Muzaffarpur district and the Tirhut division.
How Did Cultural Exchange Shape the Region?
The district's unique location at the cultural crossroads of Hindu and Islamic traditions has contributed significantly to its diverse heritage. The area's history extends back to ancient Indian epics, including the Ramayana, and encompasses early governance under the Vrijji Republic, where the Licchavis dominated a confederation of eight clans. Subsequent centuries brought various governing dynasties, including Emperor Harsha Vardhan, the Palas, the Chedis, and the Senas, followed by Muslim control starting in the early 14th century with rulers like Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq consolidating power. Later administrative changes during the British Raj led to the establishment of the current city in 1875 for administrative convenience, dividing the Tirhut district and naming it after an aumil, Muzaffar Khan.
What Languages Reflect the Linguistic Diversity?
Reflecting a multicultural population with diverse religious communities—including 275,233 Hindus, 74,680 Muslims, and 1,352 Christians recorded alongside other small minorities in the 2011 census—the region's linguistic landscape is broad. Official and spoken languages associated with the city under India's administrative framework include en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, and inc.
Where Is the City Located Geographically?
Positioned at latitude 26.12259 and longitude 85.39055 in a highly active seismic zone of India, this saucer-shaped, low-centered town lies upon the great Indo-Gangetic plains of Bihar. The ground beneath rests over Himalayan silt and sand brought by glacier-fed and rain-fed meandering rivers originating from the Himalayas.
Frequently Asked Questions about Muzaffarpur
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01 · Q&AWhere is Muzaffarpur located and what are its coordinates?
Muzaffarpur is situated in India at geographic coordinates 26.1226, 85.3906, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Muzaffarpur?
Muzaffarpur has a recorded population of approximately 354,462 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Muzaffarpur?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Muzaffarpur include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Muzaffarpur?
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