Planning hydroponic farm construction in Rafiganj? Rafiganj is a small town in Aurangabad district, Bihar, home to about 36,000 people (GeoNames)[1][2], about 450 km from Kolkata. This guide works from Rafiganj's own monthly climate to suggest the protected structure, the hydroponic system and the crops to start with, and the months each crop is likely to do well.
Climate for hydroponic farm construction in Rafiganj
May is the hottest month in Rafiganj, with average daily highs of about 43°C. January has the coolest nights, averaging 9°C.[3] The area gets about 1,000 mm of rain a year, most of it in June to September, peaking in July at about 279 mm. Average humidity stays at 75% or more in July to September, which raises the risk of leaf disease and slows evaporative cooling. Rafiganj sits about 89 m above sea level.[2] On the Köppen–Geiger climate map, Rafiganj falls in the humid subtropical with dry winters zone (Cwa).[4]
Rafiganj climate by month
Month
Avg high (°C)
Avg low (°C)
Humidity (%)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23.7
8.6
49
13
Feb
28.8
12.2
42
14
Mar
35.1
17.8
31
11
Apr
40.8
24.2
24
12
May
42.7
28.2
30
42
Jun
39.9
29.5
48
152
Jul
33.9
26.6
76
279
Aug
32.1
25.7
84
244
Sep
31.2
24.4
84
177
Oct
30.4
20.2
73
51
Nov
27.5
14.4
62
2
Dec
24.1
9.8
55
3
Area averages (a grid cell of about 50 km) for 2001–2025, from NASA POWER, centred on Rafiganj. Rainfall and night temperatures at your plot can differ, especially near hills and the coast.[3]
Which greenhouse suits Rafiganj?
For hydroponic farm construction in Rafiganj, the structure decides which months you can crop and what it costs to run. The heat in Rafiganj comes with dry air. In April to June, average highs reach 43°C while average humidity is only about 34%. In that dry air, wet pads can bring a 43°C May afternoon down to roughly 31°C inside a Fan & Pad polyhouse, which keeps herbs and vine crops going; lettuce will still struggle in the hottest weeks. For vine crops such as capsicum and cucumber, a naturally ventilated polyhouse with a shade screen works from February and October to November and costs less to run.
Plan for heavy rain in July (about 279 mm): raise the plinth, size the gutters for that month and keep drains away from the nutrient tank. Sunlight peaks in April at about 6.7 kWh per m² a day, so add a shade screen for leafy greens in the brightest months. A nethouse, the lowest-cost option, can grow hardy crops in February and October to November, when it is mild and fairly dry.
Hydroponic crops for Rafiganj
Based on Rafiganj's climate, the crops with the longest growing windows are basil (10 months), mint (10 months) and coriander (9 months). Basil fits February to November with Fan & Pad cooling. These are the crops we would plan first for hydroponic farm construction in Rafiganj.
Months each crop suits in Rafiganj
ಬೆಳೆ
ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ವಾತಾಯನದ ಪಾಲಿಹೌಸ್
With Fan & Pad cooling
ಲೆಟ್ಯೂಸ್
Nov–Jan
Sep–Apr
ಪಾಲಕ್
Nov–Jan
Sep–Apr
ಕೊತ್ತಂಬರಿ
Nov–Feb
Aug–Apr
ಪಾರ್ಸ್ಲಿ
Nov–Jan
Sep–Apr
ತುಳಸಿ
Feb and Jul–Nov
Feb–Nov
ಪುದೀನ
Sep–Feb
Jul–Apr
ಸೌತೆಕಾಯಿ
Jul–Nov
Mar–Nov
ಟೊಮೆಟೊ
Feb and Oct–Dec
Feb–Apr and Sep–Dec
ಕ್ಯಾಪ್ಸಿಕಂ
Feb and Oct–Nov
Feb–Apr and Aug–Nov
ಸ್ಟ್ರಾಬೆರಿ
Dec–Jan
Nov–Feb
Kryzen planning estimate from the monthly averages above and each crop's usual day and night temperature range. Variety, nutrient temperature and shading change the result, so confirm with a trial.
₹5,165Spending per person per month, urban Bihar, 2023–24[5]
450 kmto Kolkata, the nearest metro (straight line)
Urban households in Bihar spent an average of ₹5,165 per person per month in 2023–24, below the all-India urban average of ₹7,078.[5] Local demand in Rafiganj may be small for exotic greens, so plan where the rest of the harvest goes. Gaya, about 40 km away, is the nearest larger market on our list.
Hydroponic farm construction in Rafiganj with Kryzen
We have built 2 projects in Bihar so far (see our project map (ಹೊಸ ಟ್ಯಾಬ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ತೆರೆಯುತ್ತದೆ)). Rafiganj is about 1,100 km in a straight line from our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, our nearest site.
Towns near Rafiganj
We also plan and build farms in these towns near Rafiganj:
Map: LGD 2024 boundaries via bharatlas, CC BY 4.0. For illustration only.
Hydroponic farm construction in Rafiganj: FAQs
Can a hydroponic farm run all year in Rafiganj?
Yes, with the right structure. For Rafiganj we would plan a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens. Even then, lettuce is hard to grow in May to August, so plan another crop for those months.
Which polyhouse is best for Rafiganj?
With May highs of about 43°C and 30% average humidity in that month, we would start with a Fan & Pad polyhouse for leafy greens.
Which hydroponic crops should I start with in Rafiganj?
Going by the monthly climate, basil, mint and coriander have the longest growing windows. Confirm prices and volumes with buyers before you plant.
Does Kryzen build hydroponic farms in Rafiganj?
Yes. Our nearest site is our Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar warehouse, about 1,100 km away, and we have built 2 projects in Bihar.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse or hydroponic farms in Bihar?
Yes. Protected cultivation projects in Bihar can apply for Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) assistance through the state horticulture department. Check the current rate and area limit when you apply.
Discuss your Rafiganj farm project
Share your plot location, water test and crop targets. We will suggest the right structure and growing system, and send an itemised quotation.
A computer engineer turned hydroponic farmer from a multigenerational farming family in Satara. Sudhir founded Kryzen in 2019, and the team has since built 350+ protected and hydroponic farms across India.
