Bihar · India
Purnia travel guide
Purnia is a city in Bihar, India, home to about 311,000 people.
- Best months
- December to February
- Nearest airport
- BIR81 km · Biratnagar Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Purnia
Purnia (; also romanized and officially known as Purnea) is the fourth largest city of Bihar and is emerging as the largest economic hub in North Bihar. It serves as the administrative headquarters of both Purnia district and Purnia division in the Indian state of Bihar.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Purnia
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| OYO 70909 Hotel Singh Palace OYO Rooms | 1.4 km | |
| OYO 84412 Hotel Ratna & Restaurant OYO Rooms | 1.2 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Purnia
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Purnia are December to February. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; July is the wettest, with about 348 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Purnia: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Biratnagar Airport (BIR), about 81 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bagdogra Airport (IXB, 132 km) and Saidpur Airport (SPD, 144 km) are also within reach.
BIR · Biratnagar Airport
IXB · Bagdogra Airport
SPD · Saidpur Airport
Questions
Purnia: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Purnia?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Purnia are December to February. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; July is the wettest, with about 348 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Purnia?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Biratnagar Airport (BIR), about 81 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bagdogra Airport (IXB, 132 km) and Saidpur Airport (SPD, 144 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Purnia?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Purnia
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.