# Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/ Division · Bangladesh # Rajshahi Division Rajshahi Division is a division of Bangladesh. It had an estimated **20,150,829 people** in 2022 on 18,255 km² (about 1,104 per km²). Its main town is Rajshahi. It is divided into 8 districts. 7,294 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4,631 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 20,150,829people (2022) - 18,255km² - 8districts - 4,631mapped services ## How many people live in Rajshahi Division? Rajshahi Division had an estimated **20,150,829 people** in 2022 — 12.2% of Bangladesh, 3rd of 8 divisions. There are 1,054 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bangladesh figure of 1,037). Spread over 18,255 km², that is about **1,104 people per km²**, 3rd of 8 divisions. 23.5% of people are children under 15 and 7.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 29 across Bangladesh). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,565,975** 5–9 ****1,569,245** 10–14 ****1,595,559** 15–19 ****1,599,969** 20–24 ****1,747,443** 25–29 ****1,734,844** 30–34 ****1,655,156** 35–39 ****1,579,595** 40–44 ****1,434,854** 45–49 ****1,331,693** 50–54 ****1,104,483** 55–59 ****956,040** 60–64 ****726,895** 65–69 ****608,090** 70–74 ****419,932** 75–79 ****288,266** 80+ ****232,790** 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 Rajshahi Division? Rajshahi Division lies in [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 4 other divisions: [Dhaka Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/), [Khulna Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/khulna/), [Mymensingh Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/) and [Rangpur Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rangpur/). By area it is the 4th largest of 8 divisions in Bangladesh. It covers 12.5% of [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). The centre of Rajshahi Division is about 169 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 24.5893° N, 89.0464° 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). ## Districts of Rajshahi Division District People per km² Area km² Upazilas Services [Bogura District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/bogura/) 3,702,387 1,264 2,930 12 1,296 [Sirajganj District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/sirajganj/) 3,442,663 1,371 2,512 9 491 [Rajshahi District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/rajshahi/) 2,837,737 1,171 2,423 10 895 [Pabna District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/pabna/) 2,832,687 1,184 2,392 9 475 [Naogaon District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/naogaon/) 2,711,029 788 3,439 11 531 [Natore District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/natore/) 1,840,322 966 1,905 7 494 [Chapainababganj District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/chapainababganj/) 1,836,973 1,087 1,689 5 270 [Joypurhat District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/joypurhat/) 947,031 980 966 5 179 Source: [Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bgd); [UNFPA and US Census Bureau (USCB) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bgd). ## Largest towns in Rajshahi Division - Rajshahi763,580 - Mohammadpur527,571 - Bogura421,858 - Shibganj378,701 - Natore369,138 - Nawābganj201,030 - Pār Naogaon192,464 - Pābna186,781 - Puthia159,406 - Sirajganj127,481 - Shāhzādpur102,420 - Ishwardi81,995 - Joypur Hāt73,068 - Bera39,604 - Shibganj35,961 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Rajshahi Division Named natural and historic features inside Rajshahi Division, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 61 rivers and streams; 6 lakes. - Atrai Nadi - Atrai River - Atrāi Nadi - Atrāi River - Balza Dīghi - Barai River - Baromashi - Barāl River - Besāni Gumāni Nadi - Bhādāi Nadi - Bādai Khāl - Bāngāli River - Bāniājān - Bāpmāra Nadi - Bārānai Nadi - Charkādaha - Chiknai Nadi - Chiri Nadi - Gangnāi River - Ghukshir River - Ghāgra Nadi - Gohāla River - Gumāni River - Gur Nad …and 43 more. ### Coast and islands 1 island. - Nilmun Char ### History 2 ancient sites. - Mahasthangarh - Mahāsthān ### Getting around 39 railway stations; 3 airports. - Amnura - Amnura Railway Station - Belpukur Railway Station - Bhāngura - Bogra Airport - Bāqiana - Digrām - Godāgāri - Godāgāri Ghāt - Harian Railway Station - Ishurdi Railway Station - Ishwardi Airport - Ishwardi Railway Station - Jamālganj - Khetur Road - Kākuphāt Railway Station - Lahiri Mohanpur Railroad Station - Lalitnagar Railway Station - Lukmanpur Railway Station - Malonchi Railway Station - Mādhnagar - Nandangāchi Railway Station - Nāchol - Paksey Railway Station …and 18 more. 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 Rajshahi Division and the best time to visit In Rajshahi Division, the warmest month is May (average 32 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 1,397 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (286 mm) and the driest Dec (6 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 8 Feb 21 12 Mar 27 26 Apr 31 80 May 32 158 Jun 30 224 Jul 29 286 Aug 29 231 Sep 28 221 Oct 26 137 Nov 22 9 Dec 18 6 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Rajshahi Division Places mapped inside Rajshahi Division in open map data, by type. - Hospitals502 - Banks504 - ATMs29 - Petrol pumps293 - Hotels208 - Shopping malls80 - Schools1,174 - Colleges and universities682 - Cinemas30 - Pharmacies280 - Restaurants658 - Police stations120 - Dental clinics71 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. ## Quick answers - Where is Rajshahi Division?In Bangladesh - What is the population of Rajshahi Division?20,150,829 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Rajshahi Division?About 31 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Rajshahi Division?About 1,104 people per km² - What borders Rajshahi Division?Dhaka Division, Khulna Division, Mymensingh Division and Rangpur Division - What is the largest town in Rajshahi Division?Rajshahi - What is the best time to visit Rajshahi Division?November to March - How many hospitals are in Rajshahi Division?502 mapped - How many banks are in Rajshahi Division?504 mapped - How many ATMs are in Rajshahi Division?29 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Rajshahi Division?293 mapped - What is the P-code of Rajshahi Division?BD50 (OCHA common operational dataset)