# Thanchi Upazila Upazila, Bandarban District – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/bandarban/thanchi/ Upazila · Bandarban District # Thanchi Upazila Thanchi Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Bandarban District, Chattogram Division. It had an estimated **32,249 people** in 2022 on 986 km² (about 33 per km²). 37 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 32,249people (2022) - 986km² - 8mapped services - 131 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Thanchi Upazila? Thanchi Upazila had an estimated **32,249 people** in 2022 — 6.5% of Bandarban District, 403rd of 406 upazilas. There are 937 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Bandarban District figure of 936). Spread over 986 km², that is about **33 people per km²**, the least densely populated of 406 upazilas. 32.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 26 across Bandarban District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people. 0–4 ****4,308** 5–9 ****3,771** 10–14 ****2,382** 15–19 ****2,147** 20–24 ****2,394** 25–29 ****2,701** 30–34 ****2,611** 35–39 ****2,249** 40–44 ****1,843** 45–49 ****1,810** 50–54 ****1,871** 55–59 ****1,608** 60–64 ****1,037** 65–69 ****675** 70–74 ****435** 75–79 ****253** 80+ ****154** Source: [UNFPA and US Census Bureau (USCB) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bgd). ## Where is Thanchi Upazila? Thanchi Upazila lies in [Bandarban District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/bandarban/), [Chattogram Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 4 other upazilas: [Alikadam Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/bandarban/alikadam/), [Belaichhari Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/rangamati/belaichhari/), [Lama Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/bandarban/lama/) and [Ruma Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/bandarban/ruma/). By area it is the 8th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 21.5% of [Bandarban District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/bandarban/). The centre of Thanchi Upazila is about 317 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 21.6426° N, 92.5333° E. Source: [Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bgd). ## Things to see in and around Thanchi Upazila OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Thanchi Upazila: 4 waterfalls; 4 attractions. - Amiakhum Waterfall · waterfall - Kiaupung Chara · waterfall - Nafakhum Waterfall · waterfall - Remakri Waterfall · waterfall - Nafakum Waterfall · attraction - Toma Tungi Tourist Spot · attraction - তমা তুঙ্গী পর্যটন কেন্দ্র · attraction - সাদরা হাফং · attraction Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Thanchi Upazila - Time zoneUTC+6, no daylight saving · Asia/Dhaka - CurrencyTaka (BDT) - Country calling code+880 - LanguagesBengali, English - Plug typesType A, C, G, K · 220 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format4 digits (####) ### Nearest airports - Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB) · Cox's Bazar62 km - Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) · Chattogram (Chittagong)100 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:06) and shortest in Dec (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 06:20, sunset around 17:09). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Thanchi Upazila Open gazetteers list **37 villages, towns and localities** in Thanchi Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 57 m and 303 m above sea level (median 131 m). - Autirang para - Baklai Para - Balipara - Boarding Para - Dolian Para - Dulacharan Para - Headman Para - Kaydaung - Kube - Kumai - Lainkalangpāra - Laui - Linjeroa - Lālāroa - Mantlai - Mowdok - Ningraipāra - Phalodaung - Raionroa - Remarki - Robertpara - Rāmkari - Sama - Sapeonroa - Shalukia Para - Simperam - Simtalamping Para - Singpa - Tamlo Para - Taungmenpāra - Thanchi - Thandui Para - Tindu - Toma Tungi - Tuisuwai - Tukpui - Yonrai Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Thanchi Upazila Named natural and historic features inside Thanchi Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 42 rivers and streams. - Amsan Khiang - Anam Chaung - Chingong Chara - Damoh Chara - Damoh Chāra - Hombung Khiang - Hunai Khiang - Kia Khiang - Kiaupung Chara - Lakha Chaung - Lampho Khiang - Langi Chara - Likkion Khiang - Lāla Khiang - Madhuchi Khiang - Malak Chaung - Marang Chāra - Mowdok Chāra - Nablain Khiang - Naithang Chara - Narisa Khiang - Nerlian Khiang - Parada Chara - Parada Chhara …and 18 more. ### Hills and mountains 3 mountains. - Muripha Taung · 812 m - Lungphe Taung · 791 m - Roling Taung · 599 m ### Forests and nature 2 forest reserves. - Sangu Reserved Forest - Sangu Reserved Forest Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Thanchi Upazila and the best time to visit Using the climate of Bandarban District, the warmest month is May (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (18 °C). About 2,886 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (776 mm) and the driest Jan (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 18 7 Feb 21 12 Mar 25 29 Apr 27 96 May 27 283 Jun 27 559 Jul 26 776 Aug 26 503 Sep 26 356 Oct 25 211 Nov 22 45 Dec 18 8 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Thanchi Upazila Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Thanchi Upazila Health Complex · Thanchi 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.82382&mlon=92.43835#map=17/21.82382/92.43835) ATM Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd · Alikadam 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.64557&mlon=92.31104#map=17/21.64557/92.31104) Hotel The Hotel Discovery Thanchi & Tong Ma Hung Restaurant · Thanchi 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.69029&mlon=92.51999#map=17/21.69029/92.51999) School থানচি সরকারী উচ্চ বিদ্যালয় · Thanchi 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.81609&mlon=92.43866#map=17/21.81609/92.43866) College Thanchi College · Thanchi 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.81850&mlon=92.43390#map=17/21.81850/92.43390) Police station Thanchi Police Station · Thanchi 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=21.81707&mlon=92.43997#map=17/21.81707/92.43997) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Thanchi Upazila Places mapped inside Thanchi Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Hotels4 - Schools1 - Colleges and universities1 - Police stations1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other upazilas in Bandarban District - Alikadam - Bandarban Sadar - Lama - Naikkhongchhari - Rowangchhari - Ruma ## Quick answers - Where is Thanchi Upazila?In Bandarban District, Chattogram Division, Bangladesh - What is the population of Thanchi Upazila?32,249 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Thanchi Upazila?About 27 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Thanchi Upazila?About 33 people per km² - What borders Thanchi Upazila?Alikadam Upazila, Belaichhari Upazila, Lama Upazila and Ruma Upazila - What is there to see in Thanchi Upazila?Amiakhum Waterfall, Kiaupung Chara, Nafakhum Waterfall, Nafakum Waterfall - What time zone is Thanchi Upazila in?UTC+6 - What currency is used in Thanchi Upazila?Taka (BDT) - What language is spoken in Thanchi Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Thanchi Upazila?37 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Thanchi Upazila?Settlements lie between 57 m and 303 m - What is the highest point in Thanchi Upazila?Muripha Taung (812 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Thanchi Upazila?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Thanchi Upazila?Thanchi Upazila Health Complex, about 22 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Thanchi Upazila?Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd, about 23 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Thanchi Upazila?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Thanchi Upazila?BD20030095 (OCHA common operational dataset)