# Matiranga Upazila Upazila, Khagrachhari District – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/khagrachhari/matiranga/ Upazila · Khagrachhari District # Matiranga Upazila Matiranga Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Khagrachhari District, Chattogram Division. It had an estimated **145,552 people** in 2022 on 491 km² (about 296 per km²). 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 145,552people (2022) - 491km² - 11mapped services - 51 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Matiranga Upazila? Matiranga Upazila had an estimated **145,552 people** in 2022 — 20.9% of Khagrachhari District, 337th of 406 upazilas. There are 1,031 women for every 1,000 men (above the Khagrachhari District figure of 1,001). Spread over 491 km², that is about **296 people per km²**, 384th of 406 upazilas. 31.0% of people are children under 15 and 7.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 28 across Khagrachhari District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people. 0–4 ****14,853** 5–9 ****15,127** 10–14 ****15,086** 15–19 ****12,215** 20–24 ****11,488** 25–29 ****11,699** 30–34 ****10,545** 35–39 ****10,010** 40–44 ****8,255** 45–49 ****7,897** 50–54 ****6,322** 55–59 ****5,743** 60–64 ****4,779** 65–69 ****4,189** 70–74 ****3,147** 75–79 ****2,129** 80+ ****2,068** 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 Matiranga Upazila? Matiranga 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 4 other upazilas: [Guimara Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/khagrachhari/guimara/), [Khagrachhari Sadar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/khagrachhari/khagrachhari-sadar/), [Panchhari Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/khagrachhari/panchhari/) and [Ramgarh Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/khagrachhari/ramgarh/). By area it is the 37th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 16.5% of [Khagrachhari District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/khagrachhari/). The centre of Matiranga Upazila is about 160 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 23.1627° N, 91.8549° 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 Matiranga Upazila ### Nearby, outside Matiranga Upazila - gate · viewpoint, Khagrachhari Sadar15 km - why stop · viewpoint, Khagrachhari Sadar15 km - New Zealand Para · attraction, 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: Matiranga 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)102 km - Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) · Agartala102 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 05:06) and shortest in Dec (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:25, 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 Matiranga Upazila Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Matiranga Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 30 m and 200 m above sea level (median 51 m). - Ajodhya Bāzār - Dīwān Bāzār - Dīwānbāri - Krishna Dayalpara - Laiphu Karbaripara - Loang - Matiranga - Monojāibāri - Tabalchar - Tongpaipara 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 Matiranga Upazila Named natural and historic features inside Matiranga Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Kāmābhānga · 255 m - Chhota-Pānchari · 153 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 Matiranga 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 Matiranga Upazila Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Chandni Diagnostic center · Khagrachhari Sadar 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.10000&mlon=91.96671#map=17/23.10000/91.96671) Bank BKBMATIRANGA BRANCH · Matiranga 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.04022&mlon=91.87322#map=17/23.04022/91.87322) Petrol pump Sumatra filling station · Fatikchhari 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=22.90158&mlon=91.66222#map=17/22.90158/91.66222) Hotel Khagrachari Parjatan Motel খাগড়াছড়ি পর্যটন মোটেল · Khagrachhari Sadar 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.10366&mlon=91.96746#map=17/23.10366/91.96746) Mall Dhiginal Bazar · Dighinala 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.24029&mlon=92.06732#map=17/23.24029/92.06732) School Taindang High School · Matiranga 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.16833&mlon=91.84104#map=17/23.16833/91.84104) College Khagrachhari Govt. Technical School & College · Khagrachhari Sadar 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.11762&mlon=91.97604#map=17/23.11762/91.97604) Police station খাগড়াছড়ি জেলা কারাগার · Khagrachhari Sadar 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.11378&mlon=91.98969#map=17/23.11378/91.98969) 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 Matiranga Upazila Places mapped inside Matiranga Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Banks1 - Schools4 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants1 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 - Mahalchhari - Manikchhari - Panchhari - Ramgarh ## Quick answers - Where is Matiranga Upazila?In Khagrachhari District, Chattogram Division, Bangladesh - What is the population of Matiranga Upazila?145,552 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Matiranga Upazila?About 27 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Matiranga Upazila?About 296 people per km² - What borders Matiranga Upazila?Guimara Upazila, Khagrachhari Sadar Upazila, Panchhari Upazila and Ramgarh Upazila - What is there to see in Matiranga Upazila?gate, why stop, New Zealand Para - What time zone is Matiranga Upazila in?UTC+6 - What currency is used in Matiranga Upazila?Taka (BDT) - What language is spoken in Matiranga Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Matiranga Upazila?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Matiranga Upazila?Settlements lie between 30 m and 200 m - What is the highest point in Matiranga Upazila?Kāmābhānga (255 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Matiranga Upazila?November to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Matiranga Upazila?Chandni Diagnostic center, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Matiranga Upazila?BKBMATIRANGA BRANCH, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Matiranga Upazila?Sumatra filling station, about 35 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Matiranga Upazila?1 mapped - How many banks are in Matiranga Upazila?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Matiranga Upazila?BD20460070 (OCHA common operational dataset)