Bihar

Barauni

Refinery township of Bihar

40/100
Below Average
Rs 4k+1BHK Rent
AQI 43Good
Research localitySafety
Needs researchSettlement fit

City At a Glance

Population
1.1 L
Census estimate
Area
10 km²
Elevation
42m
above sea level
Avg Temp
27°C
annual average
Cost Index
Low
City Type
Tier 3
State
Bihar
Coordinates
25.47°N
86.13°E

Livability Scores

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Education38
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Healthcare34
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Safety40
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Cost of Living51
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AQI39
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Transport34
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Lifestyle38
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Economy41
Weather45
National average
Best For
RefineryPSU HubSmall Town
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Air Quality Index

43
Good
Air is clean — safe for all activities
Good050
Satisfactory51100
Moderate101200
Poor201300
Very Poor301400
Severe401500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall

Avg Temp
27°C
Hottest
33°C
Coolest
22°C
Annual Rain
901mm
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F
M
A
M
Jun
J
A
S
O
N
D
Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall

Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted

City Essentials

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Top Hospitals

Barauni Refinery Hospital (IOC)
PSU Hospital
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Sadar Hospital Begusarai
Government Hospital
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SKMCH (Sri Krishna Medical College Hospital)
Government Teaching Hospital
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Key Institutions

BNMIT Barauni (Polytechnic)
Government Polytechnic
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IOC Barauni Refinery Training Centre
Technical Training
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Marwari College (Begusarai)
Affiliated College
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Transport Hubs

Barauni Airport
Domestic
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Barauni Railway Station
Indian Railways
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Barauni Bus Terminal
State Bus
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Cultural Climate

Hindi-dominant. IOCL township culture means PSU employees are a known and accepted community.

Migrant Openness
Moderate
Language Barrier
Low
PSU Presence
Strong presence
City Character

Bihar industrial township with IOCL refinery presence. Hindi-dominant.

Neighbourhoods

5 localities mapped in Barauni

Rent ranges, schools, hospitals and vibe — area by area.

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PSU Transfer FAQ

Common questions before moving to Barauni

Is Barauni a good PSU transfer posting for families?

Barauni scores 40/100 on CityDex. For PSU and government families, the strongest signals are schools, hospitals, rent levels, safety, and language comfort.

What should I check before accepting a transfer to Barauni?

Check KV or CBSE school access, CGHS or reliable hospital coverage, 1BHK/2BHK rent, commute to office or township, safety, and whether your family is comfortable with the local language and climate.

How expensive is Barauni for a transferred employee?

Barauni is marked as Low cost of living on CityDex. Use the rent and essentials sections to compare expected housing and monthly expenses before finalizing accommodation.

How is air quality in Barauni?

Current air quality guidance for Barauni is Good. Families with children or elderly parents should also check seasonal pollution patterns before choosing a locality.

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