Categories in Forbesganj
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Forbesganj
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 249 |
| Shopping other | 236 |
| Education | 162 |
| Electronics stores | 136 |
| Clothing stores | 96 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 96 |
| Hardware store | 72 |
| Hospitals | 59 |
| Restaurants | 52 |
Forbesganj Facts
| Area | 380.8 km² |
| Population | 598,093 |
| Male Population | 311,864 (52.1%) |
| Female Population | 286,229 (47.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +222.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +38.6% |
| Median Age | 18.9 years (Male: 18.8, Female: 19) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,763 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 6455 |
| Neighborhoods | Sultan Pokhar West, Professor Colony, kothi hat, ward no.1, Chandni Chowk |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 26.30253, 87.26556 |
Map of Forbesganj
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Forbesganj Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 185,615 | 320,080 | 431,545 | 619,221 | 598,093 | 633,704 | 670,346 |
| Population Density | 487.4 / km² | 840.5 / km² | 1,133.2 / km² | 1,626.1 / km² | 1,570.6 / km² | 1,664.1 / km² | 1,760.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridForbesganj Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 38.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbesganj | +222.2% | +86.9% | +38.6% |
| Bihar | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Forbesganj Median Age
Median Age: 18.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbesganj | 18.9 yrs | 19 yrs | 18.8 yrs |
| Bihar | 20.4 yrs | 20.8 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Forbesganj Population Density
Population Density: 1,571 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbesganj | 598,093 | 380.8 km² | 1,571 / km² |
| Bihar | 115.8 million | 94,107.8 km² | 1,230 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Forbesganj Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Forbesganj
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Forbesganj
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Forbesganj
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Forbesganj Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $545 | $668 | $747 | $915 | $1,377 | $1,566 | $1,526 | $1,763 |
| Total GDP | $128.7M | $180.2M | $230.2M | $324.9M | $558.3M | $713.8M | $754M | $894.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Forbesganj CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbesganj | 679,331 tn | 1.14 tn | 1,783.9 tons/km² |
| Bihar | 132,083,798 tn | 1.14 tn | 1,403.5 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Forbesganj CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 679,331 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,783.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20/18 | 4:08 AM | 4.4 | 77 km | 38,300 m | 17km E of Dhankuta, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/12 | 11:40 PM | 5 | 56.4 km | 28,800 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/05 | 10:12 PM | 3.5 | 18.5 km | 57,700 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/03 | 12:30 PM | 3.9 | 72.4 km | 33,000 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/01 | 10:40 PM | 4.3 | 65.7 km | 33,000 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/98 | 4:59 AM | 4.4 | 85.2 km | 33,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/98 | 2:40 AM | 4.6 | 96.1 km | 33,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/93 | 2:29 PM | 5 | 54.3 km | 29,700 m | Bihar, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/90 | 11:01 PM | 4.7 | 66.5 km | 68,500 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/88 | 6:35 AM | 4.4 | 82.2 km | 33,000 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Forbesganj
Forbesganj is both a town and a municipality in the Araria District (formerly Purnia District before 1990) in the state of Bihar, India, situated at the border of Nepal and India.
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