Categories in Rafiganj
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Rafiganj
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 343 |
| Hindu temple | 333 |
| Education | 314 |
| Shopping other | 178 |
| Electronics stores | 125 |
| Travel and transportation | 122 |
| Clothing stores | 99 |
| Apartments | 90 |
Rafiganj Facts
| Area | 373.6 km² |
| Population | 497,255 |
| Male Population | 258,950 (52.1%) |
| Female Population | 238,305 (47.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +207.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +48.1% |
| Median Age | 20.6 years (Male: 20.6, Female: 20.6) |
| Area Codes | 6327 |
| Neighborhoods | Charkawan, RJ Town, Tiwaribigha |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 24.81757, 84.63445 |
| Pin Codes | 824116, 824122, 824125 |
Map of Rafiganj
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Rafiganj Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 161,853 | 250,017 | 335,714 | 465,746 | 497,255 |
| Population Density | 433.3 / km² | 669.3 / km² | 898.7 / km² | 1,246.8 / km² | 1,331.1 / km² |
Rafiganj Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 38.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafiganj | +187.8% | +86.3% | +38.7% |
| Bihar | +178.3% | +77.4% | +36.8% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Rafiganj Median Age
Median Age: 20.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafiganj | 20.6 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
| Bihar | 20.4 yrs | 20.8 yrs | 20.1 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Rafiganj Population Density
Population Density: 1,331 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafiganj | 497,255 | 373.6 km² | 1,331 / km² |
| Bihar | 115.8 million | 94,107.8 km² | 1,230 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Rafiganj Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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 Rafiganj
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Rafiganj
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Rafiganj
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Rafiganj
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Rafiganj CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafiganj | 542,284 tn | 1.09 tn | 1,451.7 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 542,284 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,451.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6/08 | 9:16 PM | 3.8 | 35.7 km | 11,400 m | Bihar-Jharkhand border region, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/85 | 11:06 PM | 4.8 | 96 km | 33,000 m | Bihar-Jharkhand border region, India | usgs.gov |
Rafiganj
Rafiganj is a city and a notified area in Aurangabad district in the Indian state of Bihar.
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