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Patna, India City Intelligence

Patna is an indexed city in India (South Asia), with a metropolitan population of about ~1.7M. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Patna spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Patna is a south asia city of about ~1.7M in India. On the composite city-intelligence score, Patna sits at an early stage relative to the indexed set (54/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~1.7M
View of Patna, India

Image credit: Image: Chandan Singh from India / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Composite profile

Overall score

54/100

Use the Patna profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in India and across South Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall54/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality41/100
Energy70/100

Overall city intelligence

Constrained

54/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Patna data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Patna city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score54/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living74/100Patna's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality41/100Patna's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy70/100Patna's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety62/100Patna's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed62/100Patna's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk69/100Patna's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience69/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety55/100
Low crime55/100
Personal safety56/100
Night safety49/100
Road safety59/100

Patna has a moderate safety estimate (55/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life67/100
Healthcare61/100
Education67/100
Green space88/100
Cleanliness54/100
Infrastructure69/100
Mobility61/100

Patna has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (67/100), with notable strengths in green space.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness65/100
Education67/100
Green space88/100
Overall safety55/100

Patna scores moderate for family living (65/100), helped by parks and green space.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability67/100
Walkability77/100
Cycling54/100
Infrastructure69/100

Patna is moderate for remote workers (67/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability67/100
Healthcare61/100
Cleanliness54/100
Outdoor lifestyle58/100

Patna is moderate for retirement (67/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.

Emergency and public safety in Patna

Local public safety guidance for Patna, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Patna, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the India emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Patna

Healthcare context for Patna, with national-level information from India where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Patna, see the India healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Patna

Local mobility context for Patna, with national-level context from India where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Patna, see the India transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Patna. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Patna

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Patna will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Patna air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Patna drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Patna

Is Patna worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (67/100), with nearby nature such as Maner Tank, Vulture Peak.

Is Patna good for families?

Strong (65/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Patna affordable?

More affordable than average; about ₹53,500/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Patna?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Patna's main industries?

Mainly manufacturing, automotive, agriculture.

What is the climate in Patna?

A humid subtropical climate, averaging about 23.1°C.

Does Patna have universities?

Higher education is good (61/100).

What is healthcare like in Patna?

Healthcare access is good (54/100).

Is Patna good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (67/100).

What nature is near Patna?

Within ~170 km: Maner Tank, Vulture Peak.

Explore Patna modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Patna

Patna's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Patna

Patna's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Patna

Patna's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Patna

Patna's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Patna

Patna's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Patna

Patna's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Patna

Cost of living estimates for Patna — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Patna

Climate profile for Patna — Humid Subtropical climate, annual average 23.1°C, comfort score 86/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Patna

Economy and jobs profile for Patna — industrial city, economy score 56/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, agriculture. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Patna

Education profile for Patna — regional education center, education score 59/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Patna

Healthcare and retirement profile for Patna — mixed healthcare profile, healthcare score 54/100, retirement score 67/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Patna

Source-attributed visual context for Patna using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Patna

Weekend trip planning checklist for Patna — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Patna

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Patna

Estimate a monthly budget for Patna using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Patna

Plan a trip budget for Patna using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Patna

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Patna. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Varanasi, India

Same region · about 216 km from Patna. Explore Varanasi's city intelligence profile.

Ranchi, India

Same region · about 251 km from Patna. Explore Ranchi's city intelligence profile.

Prayagraj, India

Same region · about 331 km from Patna. Explore Prayagraj's city intelligence profile.

Lucknow, India

Same region · about 440 km from Patna. Explore Lucknow's city intelligence profile.

Kolkata, India

Same region · about 471 km from Patna. Explore Kolkata's city intelligence profile.

Bhubaneswar, India

Same region · about 595 km from Patna. Explore Bhubaneswar's city intelligence profile.

Agra, India

Same region · about 730 km from Patna. Explore Agra's city intelligence profile.

Lhasa, China

Cross-border · about 742 km from Patna. Explore Lhasa's city intelligence profile.

Nagpur, India

Same region · about 793 km from Patna. Explore Nagpur's city intelligence profile.

Bhopal, India

Same region · about 825 km from Patna. Explore Bhopal's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Patna — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Patna — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Patna FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Patna, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Patna

Is Patna worth visiting?

Patna has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (67/100), with notable strengths in green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Maner Tank, Vulture Peak and Ghora Katora within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Patna?

Patna has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (67/100), with notable strengths in green space. It indexes 67/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Patna?

A single resident of Patna spends roughly ₹53,500 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near ₹28,400. Overall the city is more affordable than average for India. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Patna?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Patna is moderate for remote workers (67/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Patna?

Patna's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality and technology. Patna has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and agriculture.

Is Patna good for digital nomads and remote work?

Patna offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 59/100.

What are the education options in Patna?

Patna is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Mathematics, Social Sciences and Physics.

Is Patna a good place to study?

Patna offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.

What is healthcare like in Patna?

Patna has a mixed healthcare profile, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 54/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Patna a good place to retire?

Patna offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 67/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and walkable streets and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Patna?

Patna has a humid subtropical climate, averaging about 23.1°C annually with roughly 1100 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Patna a safe place to live?

Patna has a moderate safety estimate (55/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

How easy is it to get around Patna?

Patna indexes a walkability score of 77 and a cycling score of 54 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Patna?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Patna include Maner Tank, Vulture Peak and Ghora Katora. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Patna good for families?

Patna scores moderate for family living (65/100), helped by parks and green space.

What outdoor activities are there around Patna?

Patna rates 58/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 88/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Maner Tank, Vulture Peak and Ghora Katora supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Patna profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in India and across South Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (74/100) and energy (70/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (41/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the India country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Patna appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.