# Laksam Upazila Upazila, Cumilla District, Chattogram Division

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/cumilla/laksam/

Upazila · Cumilla District 

# Laksam Upazila

Laksam Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Cumilla District, Chattogram Division. It had an estimated **249,023 people** in 2022 on 141 km² (about 1,771 per km²). 66 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 50 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 249,023people (2022)
- 141km²
- 50mapped services
- 10 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Laksam Upazila?

Laksam Upazila had an estimated **249,023 people** in 2022 — 4.0% of Cumilla District, 231st of 406 upazilas. There are 1,155 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Cumilla District figure of 1,147). Spread over 141 km², that is about **1,771 people per km²**, 51st of 406 upazilas.

29.6% of people are children under 15 and 8.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 27 across Cumilla District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 61 children and older people.

0–4 ****23,573**

5–9 ****24,868**

10–14 ****25,365**

15–19 ****24,561**

20–24 ****21,409**

25–29 ****18,976**

30–34 ****16,539**

35–39 ****14,984**

40–44 ****14,236**

45–49 ****13,223**

50–54 ****11,846**

55–59 ****9,782**

60–64 ****8,974**

65–69 ****6,894**

70–74 ****5,700**

75–79 ****3,870**

80+ ****4,223**

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 Laksam Upazila?

Laksam Upazila lies in [Cumilla District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/cumilla/), [Chattogram Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 5 other upazilas: [Barura Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/cumilla/barura/), [Lalmai Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/cumilla/lalmai/), [Manoharganj Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/cumilla/manoharganj/), [Nangalkot Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/cumilla/nangalkot/) and [Shahrasti Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/chandpur/shahrasti/). By area it is the 437th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 4.5% of [Cumilla District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/cumilla/). The centre of Laksam Upazila is about 89 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 23.2314° N, 91.1049° 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 Laksam Upazila

### Nearby, outside Laksam Upazila

- Bara Keshtola High School Shaheed Minar · monument, Manoharganj7.3 km
- Mozammal Hoque Villa · castle or fort, Barura9.7 km

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: Laksam 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

- Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) · Agartala74 km
- Barisal Airport (BZL) · Barisal95 km

### Nearest railway station

Laksham Junction (Laksam), about 3.2 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:09) and shortest in Dec (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 17:12).

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 Laksam Upazila

Open gazetteers list **66 villages, towns and localities** in Laksam Upazila. The largest with a recorded population: Lākshām (82,290). Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 14 m above sea level (median 10 m).

- Angaria
- Asara
- Aswatthatala
- Aswādia
- Atakora
- Bankara
- Bara Bāurtala
- Baraia
- Baratupa
- Bhākarda
- Boālia
- Bākai
- Bāmanda
- Chandpur
- Chandīpur
- Chhangaon
- Chhota Chāndpur
- Chunāti
- Chāndgaon
- Dakshin Hawla
- Darbeshpāra
- Dhānkuta
- Dighdair
- Duria Vishnupur
- East Alokdia
- Gobindapur
- Gāzipur
- Haldia
- Kaitra
- Kaliapur
- Khaiakhāli
- Knoār
- Kotāisa
- Kundra
- Kāgghar
- Kāmarda
- Laksam
- Lākshām
- Manoharpur
- Mella
- Misri
- Mudafarganj
- Murākota
- Mālibāurtala
- Māniksār
- Nairpāra
- Narayanpur
- Noapara
- Phūlgaon
- Polkot
- Pānchpāra
- Pāshāpur
- Ramarbag
- Razapur
- Rāmchandrapur
- Rānicho
- Shatghor
- Sreeyang
- Srīanga
- Srīpur
- Sātbāria
- Tutīganga
- Tārāpur
- Udhāir
- Uttar Jhalam
- ফতেপুর

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 Laksam Upazila

Named natural and historic features inside Laksam Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Bara Khāl

### Getting around

2 railway stations.

- Daulatganj
- Laksham Railway Junction Station

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 Laksam Upazila and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Cumilla District, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 2,395 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (468 mm) and the driest Jan (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 17 11 

Feb 21 20 

Mar 26 56 

Apr 29 166 

May 29 330 

Jun 28 439 

Jul 28 468 

Aug 28 366 

Sep 27 292 

Oct 26 187 

Nov 22 40 

Dec 18 20 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Laksam Upazila

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Laksham Upazila Health Complex · Laksam 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.23394&mlon=91.11773#map=17/23.23394/91.11773) 

Bank EXIM Bank · Manoharganj 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.21232&mlon=91.03531#map=17/23.21232/91.03531) 

ATM EXIM Bank Limited · Manoharganj 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.21230&mlon=91.03502#map=17/23.21230/91.03502) 

Petrol pump ZOOM LPG Autogas & Fuel Filling Station · Manoharganj 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.17107&mlon=91.06658#map=17/23.17107/91.06658) 

Hotel Soner Bangla Hotel · Laksam 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.24150&mlon=91.11976#map=17/23.24150/91.11976) 

Mall Kohinur Fashion and Kids · Laksam 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.25499&mlon=91.12101#map=17/23.25499/91.12101) 

School লক্ষাম সরকারি পাইলট উচ্চ বিদ্যালয়ের মেইন গেট · Laksam 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.23851&mlon=91.12185#map=17/23.23851/91.12185) 

College Department of mathematics, Nawab Faizunnesa Govt. College · Laksam 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.22897&mlon=91.11218#map=17/23.22897/91.11218) 

Police station লাকসাম থানা · Laksam 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.23977&mlon=91.11891#map=17/23.23977/91.11891) 

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 Laksam Upazila

Places mapped inside Laksam Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals12
- Hotels1
- Shopping malls1
- Schools17
- Colleges and universities6
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants6
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics3

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 Cumilla District

- Adarsha Sadar
- Barura
- Brahmanpara
- Burichang
- Chandina
- Chauddagram
- Cumilla City Corporation
- Daudkandi
- Debidwar
- Homna
- Lalmai
- Manoharganj
- Meghna
- Muradnagar
- Nangalkot
- Sadar Dakkhin
- Titas

## Quick answers

- Where is Laksam Upazila?In Cumilla District, Chattogram Division, Bangladesh
- What is the population of Laksam Upazila?249,023 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Laksam Upazila?About 26 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Laksam Upazila?About 1,771 people per km²
- What borders Laksam Upazila?Barura Upazila, Lalmai Upazila, Manoharganj Upazila, Nangalkot Upazila and Shahrasti Upazila
- What is there to see in Laksam Upazila?Bara Keshtola High School Shaheed Minar, Mozammal Hoque Villa
- What time zone is Laksam Upazila in?UTC+6
- What currency is used in Laksam Upazila?Taka (BDT)
- What language is spoken in Laksam Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Laksam Upazila?66 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Laksam Upazila?Settlements lie between 6 m and 14 m
- What is the best time to visit Laksam Upazila?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Laksam Upazila?Laksham Upazila Health Complex, about 1.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Laksam Upazila?EXIM Bank, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Laksam Upazila?EXIM Bank Limited, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Laksam Upazila?ZOOM LPG Autogas & Fuel Filling Station, about 7.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Laksam Upazila?12 mapped
- What is the P-code of Laksam Upazila?BD20190072 (OCHA common operational dataset)