Upazila · Kishoreganj District # Bhairab Upazila Bhairab Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Kishoreganj District, Dhaka Division. It had an estimated 348,881 people in 2022 on 119 km² (about 2,934 per km²). 26 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 98 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 348,881 people (2022) - 119 km² - 98 mapped services - 11 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Bhairab Upazila? Bhairab Upazila had an estimated 348,881 people in 2022 — 11.1% of Kishoreganj District, 116th of 406 upazilas. There are 1,087 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kishoreganj District figure of 1,098). Spread over 119 km², that is about 2,934 people per km², 13th of 406 upazilas. 32.4% of people are children under 15 and 7.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 28 across Kishoreganj District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 65 children and older people. - 0–4 38,605 - 5–9 38,657 - 10–14 35,671 - 15–19 31,352 - 20–24 27,146 - 25–29 25,481 - 30–34 23,342 - 35–39 22,426 - 40–44 20,328 - 45–49 19,614 - 50–54 16,173 - 55–59 14,670 - 60–64 11,025 - 65–69 9,290 - 70–74 6,330 - 75–79 4,639 - 80+ 4,132 Source: UNFPA and US Census Bureau (USCB) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Bhairab Upazila? Bhairab Upazila lies in Kishoreganj District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. It borders 6 other upazilas: Ashuganj Upazila, Bajitpur Upazila, Belabo Upazila, Kuliarchar Upazila, Raipura Upazila and Sarail Upazila. By area it is the 468th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 4.6% of Kishoreganj District. The centre of Bhairab Upazila is about 73 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 24.1022° N, 90.9812° E. Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Bhairab Upazila OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Bhairab Upazila: 1 attraction; 1 memorial. - Meghna River Bank মেঘনা নদীর পাড় · attraction - পৌর শহীদ মিনার · memorial ### Nearby, outside Bhairab Upazila - Shahid Minar · memorial, Ashuganj 7.5 km - Apscl Park · theme park, Ashuganj 7.6 km - Smrity Shoudo · memorial, Ashuganj 7.7 km - Ariphail Mazar · archaeological site, Sarail 13 km - Shaheed Minar · monument, Sarail 14 km - Dharanti · attraction, Sarail 16 km - Wari Botessor · archaeological site, Belabo 16 km - Wari Boteshwar · archaeological site, Belabo 16 km - Hatirpool · archaeological site, Sarail 18 km Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Bhairab Upazila - Time zone UTC+6, no daylight saving · Asia/Dhaka - Currency Taka (BDT) - Country calling code +880 - Languages Bengali, English - Plug types Type A, C, G, K · 220 V - Driving side Left - Postcode format 4 digits (####) ### Nearest airports - Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) · Agartala 36 km - Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) · Dhaka 66 km ### Nearest railway station Bhairab Bazar Junction (Bhairab), about 5.8 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:07) and shortest in Dec (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 17:10). Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain). 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 Bhairab Upazila Open gazetteers list 26 villages, towns and localities in Bhairab Upazila. The largest with a recorded population: Bhairab Bāzār (105,457). Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 14 m above sea level (median 11 m). - Bhairab - Bhairab Bāzār - Bānsgāri - Chandiber - Chānder Char - Gochhāmāra - Gojaria - Huzuripāra - Jogannāthpur - Jāmālpur - Khās Hāola - Krishnanagar - Kālikāprasād - Kālipur - Lakshmīpur - Madhyer Char - Mirār Char - Mānikdi - Nandarāmpur - Rasūlpur - Rājnagar - Rāmshankarpur - Simul Kāndi - Srinagar - Sādakpur - Uttar Kālikāprasād Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Bhairab Upazila Named natural and historic features inside Bhairab Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Ghorāutra River Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features. Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Bhairab Upazila and the best time to visit Using the climate of Kishoreganj District, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (18 °C). About 2,941 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (559 mm) and the driest Jan (12 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 | 18 | 12 | | Feb | 21 | 29 | | Mar | 26 | 76 | | Apr | 28 | 287 | | May | 29 | 454 | | Jun | 28 | 559 | | Jul | 28 | 513 | | Aug | 28 | 420 | | Sep | 28 | 340 | | Oct | 26 | 205 | | Nov | 22 | 27 | | Dec | 19 | 20 | Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bhairab Upazila | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Dr. Israt Jahan Specialized Hospital · Bhairab | 4.1 km | Map | | Bank | Janata Bank Limited · Bhairab | 5.2 km | Map | | ATM | Dutch Bangla Bank Limited ATM · Manohardi | 29 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Belaab CNG Station · Bhairab | 5.1 km | Map | | Hotel | Seljuk 7 River Resort & Destination Wedding Centre · Bhairab | 4.2 km | Map | | Mall | NiyaMah-IT · Bhairab | 5.2 km | Map | | School | শিমুলকান্দি উচ্চ বিদ্যালয় · Bhairab | 0.4 km | Map | | College | Royel University Of Dhaka · Bhairab | 2.5 km | Map | | Police station | Bhairab Police Station · Bhairab | 5.2 km | Map | Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bhairab Upazila Places mapped inside Bhairab Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals 17 - Banks 6 - Petrol pumps 4 - Hotels 6 - Shopping malls 5 - Schools 19 - Colleges and universities 10 - Cinemas 2 - Pharmacies 2 - Restaurants 22 - Police stations 2 - Dental clinics 3 Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other upazilas in Kishoreganj District - Austagram - Bajitpur - Hossainpur - Itna - Karimganj - Katiadi - Kishoreganj Sadar - Kuliarchar - Mithamain - Nikli - Pakundia - Tarail ## Quick answers - Where is Bhairab Upazila? In Kishoreganj District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh - What is the population of Bhairab Upazila? 348,881 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Bhairab Upazila? About 26 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Bhairab Upazila? About 2,934 people per km² - What borders Bhairab Upazila? Ashuganj Upazila, Bajitpur Upazila, Belabo Upazila, Kuliarchar Upazila, Raipura Upazila and Sarail Upazila - What is there to see in Bhairab Upazila? Meghna River Bank মেঘনা নদীর পাড়, পৌর শহীদ মিনার - What time zone is Bhairab Upazila in? UTC+6 - What currency is used in Bhairab Upazila? Taka (BDT) - What language is spoken in Bhairab Upazila? Bengali, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Bhairab Upazila? 26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Bhairab Upazila? Settlements lie between 8 m and 14 m - What is the best time to visit Bhairab Upazila? November to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Bhairab Upazila? Dr. Israt Jahan Specialized Hospital, about 4.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Bhairab Upazila? Janata Bank Limited, about 5.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Bhairab Upazila? Dutch Bangla Bank Limited ATM, about 29 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bhairab Upazila? Belaab CNG Station, about 5.1 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Bhairab Upazila? 17 mapped - How many banks are in Bhairab Upazila? 6 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Bhairab Upazila? 4 mapped - What is the P-code of Bhairab Upazila? BD30480011 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Upazila - Area: 118.9 km² - P-code: BD30480011 - District: Kishoreganj District --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/kishoreganj/bhairab/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.