# Mahalchhari Upazila Upazila, Khagrachhari District – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/khagrachhari/mahalchhari/ Upazila · Khagrachhari District # Mahalchhari Upazila Mahalchhari Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Khagrachhari District, Chattogram Division. It had an estimated **56,323 people** in 2022 on 234 km² (about 241 per km²). 31 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 56,323people (2022) - 234km² - 5mapped services - 50 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Mahalchhari Upazila? Mahalchhari Upazila had an estimated **56,323 people** in 2022 — 8.1% of Khagrachhari District, 397th of 406 upazilas. There are 966 women for every 1,000 men (below the Khagrachhari District figure of 1,001). Spread over 234 km², that is about **241 people per km²**, 387th of 406 upazilas. 27.2% of people are children under 15 and 6.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 28 across Khagrachhari District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people. 0–4 ****5,122** 5–9 ****5,290** 10–14 ****4,910** 15–19 ****4,489** 20–24 ****4,714** 25–29 ****4,815** 30–34 ****4,557** 35–39 ****4,445** 40–44 ****3,329** 45–49 ****3,843** 50–54 ****2,867** 55–59 ****2,679** 60–64 ****1,608** 65–69 ****1,615** 70–74 ****854** 75–79 ****757** 80+ ****429** 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 Mahalchhari Upazila? Mahalchhari Upazila lies in [Khagrachhari District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/khagrachhari/), [Chattogram Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 5 other upazilas: [Guimara Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/khagrachhari/guimara/), [Khagrachhari Sadar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/khagrachhari/khagrachhari-sadar/), [Lakkhichhari Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/khagrachhari/lakkhichhari/), [Langadu Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/rangamati/langadu/) and [Naniarchar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/rangamati/naniarchar/). By area it is the 287th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 7.9% of [Khagrachhari District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/khagrachhari/). The centre of Mahalchhari Upazila is about 186 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 22.9835° N, 92.0495° 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 Mahalchhari Upazila ### Nearby, outside Mahalchhari Upazila - New Zealand Para · attraction, Khagrachhari Sadar14 km - gate · viewpoint, Khagrachhari Sadar16 km - why stop · viewpoint, Khagrachhari Sadar16 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: Mahalchhari 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 - Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) · Chattogram (Chittagong)85 km - Lengpui Airport (AJL) · Aizawl (Lengpui)112 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 05:05) and shortest in Dec (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 17:08). 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 Mahalchhari Upazila Open gazetteers list **31 villages, towns and localities** in Mahalchhari Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 36 m and 312 m above sea level (median 50 m). - Changrachari - Chittagong Para - Dalopara - Danadanpāra - Eloogiāpara - Jaduhhaunala - Jangaliakh Uapāra - Kachhācharimukh - Kamaiyapãra - Kayangghal - Khulāranrpāra - Lemuchar - Madhyagrām - Mahālchari - Maischari - Manchandrāpāra - Manikchhari - Mohalchari - Mupachari - Nagongpāra - Pājfrupara - Ramkumarkarbāripāra - Rangapani - Sabiratpāra - Satrichara - Silban - Sinhinala - Srimanpāra - Suriachandrapāra - Sylheti Para - Thakpara 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 Mahalchhari Upazila Named natural and historic features inside Mahalchhari Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 6 rivers and streams. - Changra Chāri - Gainda Chāri - Mahāl Chāri - Muba Chāri - Mānik Chāra - Obanarā Chāri ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Goba Mura · 294 m 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 Mahalchhari Upazila and the best time to visit Using the climate of Khagrachhari District, the warmest month is May (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 2,805 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (638 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 20 20 Mar 25 50 Apr 28 144 May 28 324 Jun 28 506 Jul 28 638 Aug 28 467 Sep 27 362 Oct 26 217 Nov 22 48 Dec 18 18 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mahalchhari Upazila Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Khagrachhari Zila Hospital · Khagrachhari Sadar 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.10771&mlon=91.99312#map=17/23.10771/91.99312) Bank Sonali Bank Limited, Khagrachari Branch · Khagrachhari Sadar 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.11119&mlon=91.98742#map=17/23.11119/91.98742) ATM Sonali Bank · Rangamati Sadar 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=22.65638&mlon=92.17484#map=17/22.65638/92.17484) Petrol pump Kallyanpur Petrol Pump · Rangamati Sadar 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=22.66223&mlon=92.16399#map=17/22.66223/92.16399) Hotel Hotel Hill Heaven Khagrachhari হোটেল হিল হেভেন খাগড়াছড়ি · Khagrachhari Sadar 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.10281&mlon=91.98241#map=17/23.10281/91.98241) Mall Manikchari Bhuyain Market · Manikchhari 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=22.85064&mlon=91.84214#map=17/22.85064/91.84214) School Mohalchari Model High School · Mahalchhari 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=22.93465&mlon=92.02755#map=17/22.93465/92.02755) College Mahalchhari Government College · Mahalchhari 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=22.92386&mlon=92.01300#map=17/22.92386/92.01300) Police station Mohalchari Thana · Mahalchhari 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=22.93289&mlon=92.03398#map=17/22.93289/92.03398) 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 Mahalchhari Upazila Places mapped inside Mahalchhari Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Schools3 - 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 Khagrachhari District - Dighinala - Guimara - Khagrachhari Sadar - Lakkhichhari - Manikchhari - Matiranga - Panchhari - Ramgarh ## Quick answers - Where is Mahalchhari Upazila?In Khagrachhari District, Chattogram Division, Bangladesh - What is the population of Mahalchhari Upazila?56,323 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Mahalchhari Upazila?About 29 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Mahalchhari Upazila?About 241 people per km² - What borders Mahalchhari Upazila?Guimara Upazila, Khagrachhari Sadar Upazila, Lakkhichhari Upazila, Langadu Upazila and Naniarchar Upazila - What is there to see in Mahalchhari Upazila?New Zealand Para, gate, why stop - What time zone is Mahalchhari Upazila in?UTC+6 - What currency is used in Mahalchhari Upazila?Taka (BDT) - What language is spoken in Mahalchhari Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mahalchhari Upazila?31 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mahalchhari Upazila?Settlements lie between 36 m and 312 m - What is the highest point in Mahalchhari Upazila?Goba Mura (294 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mahalchhari Upazila?November to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Mahalchhari Upazila?Khagrachhari Zila Hospital, about 15 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Mahalchhari Upazila?Sonali Bank Limited, Khagrachari Branch, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Mahalchhari Upazila?Sonali Bank, about 39 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mahalchhari Upazila?Kallyanpur Petrol Pump, about 38 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Mahalchhari Upazila?BD20460065 (OCHA common operational dataset)