Living in Forbesganj
Forbesganj is a large place in Bihar, India, home to 50,475 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 1%, #18 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 18%, #631 of 3,608), single pensioners (top 25%, #828 of 3,335).
Residents50,475
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport114 km (Bagdogra)
Nearest city of 100k+20 km
Within 30 km178,200 people
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line68.4 km
Border with Nepal6 km
Distance to New Delhi1,025 km
Within 10 km88,475 people
LandscapeIndo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 29 min, sunset 12:24
See Forbesganj on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Forbesganj
- The landscape belongs to the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- The border with Nepal is 6 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 29 min and sets around 12:24; in late June it sets around 15:06.
How Forbesganj 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 | 63 | #1,083 of 3,335 | #74 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #1,843 of 3,608 | #84 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #1,157 of 3,335 | #58 of 153 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #1,129 of 3,335 | #59 of 153 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #1,015 of 3,335 | #10 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #828 of 3,335 | #10 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,147 of 3,608 | #113 of 153 | Map |
| Single professional | 37 | #1,651 of 2,738 | #76 of 142 | Map |
| Young professional | 39 | #1,599 of 2,471 | #74 of 127 | Map |
| DINKS | 37 | #1,659 of 2,212 | #81 of 118 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #1,242 of 3,608 | #30 of 153 | Map |
| Commuter | 56 | #1,690 of 2,549 | #80 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 45 | #1,272 of 2,006 | #49 of 106 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 60 | #1,787 of 3,335 | #86 of 153 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #1,760 of 3,608 | #61 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 32 | #1,372 of 2,212 | #53 of 118 | Map |
| Expat professional | 40 | #1,927 of 3,608 | #65 of 153 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #1,438 of 3,335 | #37 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #2,048 of 3,608 | #99 of 153 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 80 | #18 of 3,608 | #4 of 153 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 9 | #2,871 of 3,608 | #100 of 153 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #2,075 of 3,608 | #108 of 153 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 51 | #1,513 of 3,608 | #65 of 153 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #1,599 of 3,608 | #48 of 153 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #631 of 3,608 | #71 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 49 | #2,028 of 3,608 | #81 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 34 | #1,628 of 2,738 | #56 of 142 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Shahbazpur 2 km
- Jogbani 11 km
- Chhātāpur 28 km
- Bhawanipur 29 km
- Arāria 30 km
- Bīrpur 34 km
- Banmankhi 47 km
- Banmankhi Bazar 47 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.