Living in Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya is a large place in Bihar, India, home to 38,439 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 9%, #309 of 3,608), young families (top 13%, #432 of 3,335), climate-conscious movers (top 14%, #503 of 3,608).
Residents38,439
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport230 km (Lal Bahadur Shastri International)
Nearest city of 100k+11 km
Within 30 km644,600 people
Terrain around itabout 140 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line9.4 km
Distance to New Delhi887 km
Within 10 km38,439 people
Greater areaGreater Gaya, 11 km out
LandscapeIndo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 36 min, sunset 12:37
See Bodh Gaya on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bodh Gaya
- The landscape belongs to the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- It is part of Greater Gaya, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 36 min and sets around 12:37; in late June it sets around 15:12.
How Bodh Gaya ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Bihar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #432 of 3,335 | #28 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #1,459 of 3,608 | #52 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #723 of 3,335 | #37 of 153 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #587 of 3,335 | #34 of 153 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #1,919 of 3,335 | #89 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #1,977 of 3,335 | #95 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #309 of 3,608 | #12 of 153 | Map |
| Single professional | 41 | #1,488 of 2,738 | #63 of 142 | Map |
| Young professional | 43 | #1,447 of 2,471 | #58 of 127 | Map |
| DINKS | 43 | #1,412 of 2,212 | #57 of 118 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #2,175 of 3,608 | #90 of 153 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #1,248 of 2,549 | #44 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 40 | #1,412 of 2,006 | #68 of 106 | Map |
| Student | 33 | #493 of 946 | #13 of 40 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #1,253 of 3,335 | #45 of 153 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #1,961 of 3,608 | #77 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 27 | #1,499 of 2,212 | #69 of 118 | Map |
| Expat professional | 41 | #1,873 of 3,608 | #58 of 153 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 44 | #2,404 of 3,335 | #96 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 69 | #1,256 of 3,608 | #46 of 153 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 10 | #2,091 of 3,608 | #82 of 153 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #2,481 of 3,608 | #50 of 153 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 57 | #933 of 3,608 | #38 of 153 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #1,653 of 3,608 | #73 of 153 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #1,854 of 3,608 | #75 of 153 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #503 of 3,608 | #43 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 56 | #1,705 of 3,608 | #44 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 32 | #1,728 of 2,738 | #68 of 142 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Gaya 11 km
- Bagaha (Bihar, 91,383 residents) 20 km
- Sherghāti 25 km
- Tekāri 31 km
- Rafiganj 38 km
- Makhdumpur 41 km
- Hisua 46 km
- Rajauli 52 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.