Living in Raxaul
Raxaul is a large place in Bihar, India, home to 55,536 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 1%, #4 of 3,608), young families (top 3%, #96 of 3,335), climate-conscious movers (top 10%, #328 of 3,608).
Residents55,536
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport94 km (Tribhuvan International)
Nearest city of 100k+3 km
Within 30 km94,400 people
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line97.9 km
Border with Nepal0 km
Distance to New Delhi774 km
Within 10 km55,536 people
LandscapeIndo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 26 min, sunset 12:32
See Raxaul on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Raxaul
- The landscape belongs to the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- The border with Nepal is 0 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 26 min and sets around 12:32; in late June it sets around 15:18.
How Raxaul 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 | 69 | #96 of 3,335 | #8 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income household | 53 | #2,105 of 3,608 | #106 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #393 of 3,335 | #26 of 153 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #319 of 3,335 | #24 of 153 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #863 of 3,335 | #4 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #600 of 3,335 | #4 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #747 of 3,608 | #75 of 153 | Map |
| Single professional | 30 | #1,960 of 2,738 | #102 of 142 | Map |
| Young professional | 35 | #1,765 of 2,471 | #86 of 127 | Map |
| DINKS | 31 | #1,904 of 2,212 | #100 of 118 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #1,056 of 3,608 | #22 of 153 | Map |
| Commuter | 59 | #1,509 of 2,549 | #61 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 46 | #1,237 of 2,006 | #47 of 106 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #1,483 of 3,335 | #54 of 153 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #2,132 of 3,608 | #88 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 29 | #1,446 of 2,212 | #66 of 118 | Map |
| Expat professional | 34 | #2,304 of 3,608 | #105 of 153 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #1,405 of 3,335 | #36 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #1,501 of 3,608 | #63 of 153 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 86 | #4 of 3,608 | #1 of 153 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #2,401 of 3,608 | #43 of 153 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #1,666 of 3,608 | #80 of 153 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #1,867 of 3,608 | #86 of 153 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #1,603 of 3,608 | #49 of 153 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #328 of 3,608 | #12 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 46 | #2,162 of 3,608 | #100 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 33 | #1,721 of 2,738 | #67 of 142 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sagauli 26 km
- Chanpatia 31 km
- Mothīhāri 37 km
- Bettiah 40 km
- Narkatiāganj 41 km
- Dhāka 46 km
- Bairāgnia 50 km
- Pakridayal 50 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.