# Shibchar Upazila Upazila, Madaripur District, Dhaka Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/madaripur/shibchar/ Upazila · Madaripur District # Shibchar Upazila Shibchar Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Madaripur District, Dhaka Division. It had an estimated **295,370 people** in 2022 on 366 km² (about 806 per km²). 37 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 85 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 295,370people (2022) - 366km² - 85mapped services - 11 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Shibchar Upazila? Shibchar Upazila had an estimated **295,370 people** in 2022 — 26.2% of Madaripur District, 169th of 406 upazilas. There are 1,093 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Madaripur District figure of 1,089). Spread over 366 km², that is about **806 people per km²**, 291st of 406 upazilas. 27.5% of people are children under 15 and 8.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 30 across Madaripur District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people. 0–4 ****25,694** 5–9 ****27,499** 10–14 ****28,166** 15–19 ****24,029** 20–24 ****21,574** 25–29 ****20,458** 30–34 ****20,198** 35–39 ****19,608** 40–44 ****18,609** 45–49 ****17,850** 50–54 ****17,889** 55–59 ****13,984** 60–64 ****13,725** 65–69 ****9,562** 70–74 ****7,840** 75–79 ****4,416** 80+ ****4,269** 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 Shibchar Upazila? Shibchar Upazila lies in [Madaripur District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/madaripur/), [Dhaka Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 7 other upazilas: [Bhanga Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/faridpur/bhanga/), [Louhajang Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/munshiganj/louhajang/), [Madaripur Sadar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/madaripur/madaripur-sadar/), [Rajoir Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/madaripur/rajoir/), [Sadarpur Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/faridpur/sadarpur/), [Sreenagar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/munshiganj/sreenagar/) and [Zajira Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/shariatpur/zajira/). By area it is the 105th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 31.8% of [Madaripur District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/madaripur/). The centre of Shibchar Upazila is about 44 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 23.3732° N, 90.1760° 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 Shibchar Upazila OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Shibchar Upazila: 1 attraction. - Padma Multipurpose Bridge Viewpoint, Mawa, Zazira · attraction ### Nearby, outside Shibchar Upazila - Padma Bridge Embankment Project, Padma Brg Rd, Naodoba · attraction, Zajira9.6 km - BAPARI KANDI · attraction, Zajira11 km - Padmapar Tourism Centre, Padma Brg, Mawa · attraction, Louhajang14 km - Bikrampur Museum · museum, Sreenagar18 km - মোতালেব মাস্টারের বাড়ি · castle or fort, Naria18 km - Darveshkha Kandi wooden pool, Tourist attraction, Dogree · attraction, Naria19 km - Tropic of cancer 90 degree · attraction, Sadarpur19 km - Bangladesh Tropic of Cancer 90 deg · attraction, Sadarpur19 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: Shibchar 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 - Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) · Dhaka57 km - Barisal Airport (BZL) · Barisal65 km ### Nearest railway station শিবচর (Shibchar), about 4.9 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:12) and shortest in Dec (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 17:15). 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 Shibchar Upazila Open gazetteers list **37 villages, towns and localities** in Shibchar Upazila. The largest with a recorded population: Char Bhadrāsan (34,423). Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 15 m above sea level (median 11 m). - Bara Gosāindia - Bara Khās Bandarkhola - Bara Nilakhi - Bateswar - Bayratala - Bayrātalā - Bhāndārikāndi - Bāghmāra - Bālākāndi - Char Bhadrāsan - Dattapara - Dityakhanda - Dotārā - Gangāprasād - Kadipur - Kamalāpur - Kanthalbari - Karali - Kathuria - Kutubpur - Kānchikāta - Kāthālbāri - Mathbarer Char - Muzāfārpur - Mātbarer Char - Nalgora - Nilakhi - North Char Janājāt - Panch Char - Rājār Char - Sekhpur - Shekhpur - Shibchar - Siruail - Siruāil - Umedpur - Utrāil 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 Shibchar Upazila Named natural and historic features inside Shibchar Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Kumār River - Old Kumar 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 Shibchar Upazila and the best time to visit Using the climate of Madaripur District, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jan (18 °C). About 2,071 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (435 mm) and the driest Jan (9 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 9 Feb 22 21 Mar 27 40 Apr 30 104 May 30 235 Jun 29 339 Jul 28 435 Aug 28 361 Sep 28 278 Oct 26 194 Nov 22 38 Dec 19 16 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Shibchar Upazila Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hira Panna Eye Hospital · Shibchar 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.34919&mlon=90.16499#map=17/23.34919/90.16499) Bank Modhumoti Bank Limited · Shibchar 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.34229&mlon=90.16900#map=17/23.34229/90.16900) ATM Dutch Bangla Bank ATM · Sirajdikhan 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.61411&mlon=90.33171#map=17/23.61411/90.33171) Petrol pump নাঈম ফিলিং স্টেশন · Shibchar 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.40279&mlon=90.15639#map=17/23.40279/90.15639) Hotel ফ্রেন্ডস ট্যুর & ট্রাভেলস গ্রুপ শিবচর · Shibchar 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.34210&mlon=90.16492#map=17/23.34210/90.16492) Mall 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐇 · Shibchar 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.34711&mlon=90.17039#map=17/23.34711/90.17039) School কবির মেহেরুন শিশু শিক্ষালয় · Shibchar 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.34384&mlon=90.16970#map=17/23.34384/90.16970) College Shibchar Nanda Kumar Institution - NKI · Shibchar 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.34579&mlon=90.16881#map=17/23.34579/90.16881) Police station Shibchar Police Station · Shibchar 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=23.34566&mlon=90.15734#map=17/23.34566/90.15734) 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 Shibchar Upazila Places mapped inside Shibchar Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals8 - Banks5 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels1 - Shopping malls2 - Schools34 - Colleges and universities6 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants18 - Police stations3 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 Madaripur District - Dasar - Kalkini - Madaripur Sadar - Rajoir ## Quick answers - Where is Shibchar Upazila?In Madaripur District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh - What is the population of Shibchar Upazila?295,370 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Shibchar Upazila?About 30 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Shibchar Upazila?About 806 people per km² - What borders Shibchar Upazila?Bhanga Upazila, Louhajang Upazila, Madaripur Sadar Upazila, Rajoir Upazila, Sadarpur Upazila, Sreenagar Upazila and Zajira Upazila - What is there to see in Shibchar Upazila?Padma Multipurpose Bridge Viewpoint, Mawa, Zazira - What time zone is Shibchar Upazila in?UTC+6 - What currency is used in Shibchar Upazila?Taka (BDT) - What language is spoken in Shibchar Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Shibchar Upazila?37 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Shibchar Upazila?Settlements lie between 1 m and 15 m - What is the best time to visit Shibchar Upazila?November to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Shibchar Upazila?Hira Panna Eye Hospital, about 2.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Shibchar Upazila?Modhumoti Bank Limited, about 3.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Shibchar Upazila?Dutch Bangla Bank ATM, about 31 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Shibchar Upazila?নাঈম ফিলিং স্টেশন, about 3.8 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Shibchar Upazila?8 mapped - How many banks are in Shibchar Upazila?5 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Shibchar Upazila?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Shibchar Upazila?BD30540087 (OCHA common operational dataset)