# Nikli Upazila Upazila, Kishoreganj District, Dhaka Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/kishoreganj/nikli/ Upazila · Kishoreganj District # Nikli Upazila Nikli Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Kishoreganj District, Dhaka Division. It had an estimated **142,964 people** in 2022 on 201 km² (about 710 per km²). 45 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 142,964people (2022) - 201km² - 6mapped services - 11 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Nikli Upazila? Nikli Upazila had an estimated **142,964 people** in 2022 — 4.5% of Kishoreganj District, 341st of 406 upazilas. There are 1,061 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kishoreganj District figure of 1,098). Spread over 201 km², that is about **710 people per km²**, 328th of 406 upazilas. 30.8% of people are children under 15 and 8.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 28 across Kishoreganj District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 66 children and older people. 0–4 ****16,194** 5–9 ****15,613** 10–14 ****12,288** 15–19 ****9,462** 20–24 ****10,255** 25–29 ****10,737** 30–34 ****10,407** 35–39 ****9,617** 40–44 ****8,655** 45–49 ****7,548** 50–54 ****7,509** 55–59 ****6,199** 60–64 ****5,795** 65–69 ****4,672** 70–74 ****3,754** 75–79 ****2,296** 80+ ****1,963** 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 Nikli Upazila? Nikli Upazila lies in [Kishoreganj District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/kishoreganj/), [Dhaka Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 5 other upazilas: [Austagram Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/kishoreganj/austagram/), [Bajitpur Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/kishoreganj/bajitpur/), [Karimganj Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/kishoreganj/karimganj/), [Katiadi Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/kishoreganj/katiadi/) and [Mithamain Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/kishoreganj/mithamain/). By area it is the 341st largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 7.9% of [Kishoreganj District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/kishoreganj/). The centre of Nikli Upazila is about 90 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 24.3383° N, 90.9609° 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 Nikli Upazila ### Nearby, outside Nikli Upazila - হাজী কেরামত আলী বাসভবন · castle or fort, Karimganj15 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: Nikli 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) · Agartala58 km - Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) · Dhaka79 km ### Nearest railway station Manik Khali railway Station (Katiadi), about 12 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:07) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 17:10). 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 Nikli Upazila Open gazetteers list **45 villages, towns and localities** in Nikli Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 5 m and 14 m above sea level (median 11 m). - Banda Kālībāri - Barkhār Char - Barmāipāra - Barulia - Bhabuira Gāzipur - Bhuna - Bhāti Barātia - Biātir Char - Char Dighirpār - Chhota Dighirpār - Chhātir Char - Chāirgāti - Daulatpur - Dhiruāil - Dhāriswar - Dubi - Ghorādhigha - Gorāi - Hābsārdi - Joār Nikli - Jāraitala - Kursa - Kālikāpur - Kāmālpur - Kārpāsa - Kāshipur - Lauhagaon - Mahitulpa - Mādhāi Nagar - Naopāra - Nikli - Pāra Bājitpur - Rasulpur - Rudār Pudda - Rāni Kāndi - Saharmul - Singpur - Sultānpur - Sāhāpur - Sāitdār - Sājanpur - Tehāia - Tengaria - Uttar Dāmpāra - Āthāra Bāria 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 Nikli Upazila Named natural and historic features inside Nikli Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 rivers and streams. - Baulāi River - Dhanu River - Mogra River - Narsunda River 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 Nikli 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nikli Upazila Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Nikli Upazilla Health Complex · Nikli 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.32589&mlon=90.93363#map=17/24.32589/90.93363) Bank Sonali Bank Limited · Mithamain 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.41601&mlon=91.05331#map=17/24.41601/91.05331) ATM DBBL ATM · Pakundia 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.32888&mlon=90.68077#map=17/24.32888/90.68077) Petrol pump Murad and Co. Filling Station · Kishoreganj Sadar 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.45212&mlon=90.77785#map=17/24.45212/90.77785) Hotel Alam Resorts · Nikli 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.32859&mlon=90.93481#map=17/24.32859/90.93481) Mall কবির লস্কর প্লাজা Kabir Laskar Plaza · Kishoreganj Sadar 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.43414&mlon=90.78181#map=17/24.43414/90.78181) School Jaraitala School And College - জারইতলা স্কুল এন্ড কলেজ · Nikli 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.33010&mlon=90.93739#map=17/24.33010/90.93739) College Jahurul Islam Medical College · Bajitpur 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.24348&mlon=90.88848#map=17/24.24348/90.88848) Police station Mithamoin Police Station · Mithamain 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.41748&mlon=91.05406#map=17/24.41748/91.05406) 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 Nikli Upazila Places mapped inside Nikli Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Hotels1 - Schools2 - Restaurants2 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 Kishoreganj District - Austagram - Bajitpur - Bhairab - Hossainpur - Itna - Karimganj - Katiadi - Kishoreganj Sadar - Kuliarchar - Mithamain - Pakundia - Tarail ## Quick answers - Where is Nikli Upazila?In Kishoreganj District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh - What is the population of Nikli Upazila?142,964 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Nikli Upazila?About 29 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Nikli Upazila?About 710 people per km² - What borders Nikli Upazila?Austagram Upazila, Bajitpur Upazila, Karimganj Upazila, Katiadi Upazila and Mithamain Upazila - What is there to see in Nikli Upazila?হাজী কেরামত আলী বাসভবন - What time zone is Nikli Upazila in?UTC+6 - What currency is used in Nikli Upazila?Taka (BDT) - What language is spoken in Nikli Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nikli Upazila?45 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nikli Upazila?Settlements lie between 5 m and 14 m - What is the best time to visit Nikli Upazila?November to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Nikli Upazila?Nikli Upazilla Health Complex, about 3.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Nikli Upazila?Sonali Bank Limited, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Nikli Upazila?DBBL ATM, about 28 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nikli Upazila?Murad and Co. Filling Station, about 22 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Nikli Upazila?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Nikli Upazila?BD30480076 (OCHA common operational dataset)