# Bholahat Upazila Upazila, Chapainababganj District – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/chapainababganj/bholahat/ Upazila · Chapainababganj District # Bholahat Upazila Bholahat Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Chapainababganj District, Rajshahi Division. It had an estimated **111,279 people** in 2022 on 123 km² (about 901 per km²). 61 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 111,279people (2022) - 123km² - 9mapped services - 29 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Bholahat Upazila? Bholahat Upazila had an estimated **111,279 people** in 2022 — 6.1% of Chapainababganj District, 375th of 406 upazilas. There are 1,072 women for every 1,000 men (below the Chapainababganj District figure of 1,086). Spread over 123 km², that is about **901 people per km²**, 250th of 406 upazilas. 26.1% of people are children under 15 and 6.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 29 across Chapainababganj District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people. 0–4 ****9,262** 5–9 ****9,788** 10–14 ****9,961** 15–19 ****9,115** 20–24 ****9,767** 25–29 ****9,318** 30–34 ****9,146** 35–39 ****8,688** 40–44 ****8,009** 45–49 ****7,090** 50–54 ****5,781** 55–59 ****4,799** 60–64 ****3,667** 65–69 ****2,870** 70–74 ****1,914** 75–79 ****1,132** 80+ ****972** 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 Bholahat Upazila? Bholahat Upazila lies in [Chapainababganj District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/chapainababganj/), [Rajshahi Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 2 other upazilas: [Gomastapur Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/chapainababganj/gomastapur/) and [Shibganj Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/chapainababganj/shibganj/). By area it is the 461st largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 7.3% of [Chapainababganj District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/chapainababganj/). The centre of Bholahat Upazila is about 259 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 24.8972° N, 88.2095° 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 Bholahat Upazila ### Nearby, outside Bholahat Upazila - Mughal Tahakhana · attraction, Shibganj11 km - কানসাট জমিদার বাড়ি · castle or fort, Shibganj19 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: Bholahat 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 Makhdum Airport (RJH) · Rajshahi66 km - Saidpur Airport (SPD) · Saidpur119 km ### Nearest railway station Rohanpur Railway Station (Gomastapur), about 14 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:44, sunset around 17:20). 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 Bholahat Upazila Open gazetteers list **61 villages, towns and localities** in Bholahat Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 22 m and 34 m above sea level (median 29 m). - Ali Sāhāspur - Andipur - Bahādurganj - Bara Jāmbāria - Barogāchhi - Battara - Bazral Tek - Bholarhat - Bholāhāt - Bireswarpur - Bālutangi - Chamusha - Char Bholahāt - Char Dharampur - Chhota Jāmbāria - Daldali - Durgapur - Garampur - Ghāibāri - Gilaibāri - Gohālbāri - Gopināthpur - Hataspur - Helāchi - Hosain Bhita - Houspukur - Imamnagar - Jagalbāri - Jaygobindapur - Jhaubona - Joyrāmpur - Jādunagar - Kanaihat - Kasiabari - Kharapur - Khāle Ālampur - Kistāpur - Kumirdanga - Madhupur - Mirpur - Mirpur Kāshiābāri - Moyamar - Munsiganj - Mushribhura - Nimgāchhi - Nāzirpur - Ohorampur - Pancnanandapur - Pirgācabi - Pirān Chāk - Polādānga - Punchghikri - Shāhebangar - Sikāri - Surānpur - Telipāra - Tiloka - Tāntipāra - Ādampur - Ādātala - Ālālpur 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). ## Weather in Bholahat Upazila and the best time to visit Using the climate of Chapainababganj District, the warmest month is May (average 32 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 1,270 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (267 mm) and the driest Dec (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 17 7 Feb 21 11 Mar 27 22 Apr 31 64 May 32 135 Jun 31 198 Jul 29 267 Aug 29 220 Sep 28 215 Oct 26 118 Nov 22 8 Dec 18 5 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bholahat Upazila Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Bholarhat Upazila Health Complex · Bholahat 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.93638&mlon=88.22183#map=17/24.93638/88.22183) Bank Golapbazarbankasia · Shibganj 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.79627&mlon=88.20485#map=17/24.79627/88.20485) Petrol pump Raihan Petrolium · Gomastapur 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.81137&mlon=88.31755#map=17/24.81137/88.31755) Hotel Sonamasjid Tourist Motel সোনামসজিদ পর্যটন মোটেল · Shibganj 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.81748&mlon=88.14245#map=17/24.81748/88.14245) Mall Tammi Enterprise · Shibganj 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.68078&mlon=88.15587#map=17/24.68078/88.15587) School Daldali High School · Bholahat 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.88664&mlon=88.25224#map=17/24.88664/88.25224) College Bholahat Mohbullah College · Bholahat 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.93923&mlon=88.21253#map=17/24.93923/88.21253) Police station Shibganj Police Station শিবগঞ্জ পুলিশ স্টেশন · Shibganj 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.68912&mlon=88.15690#map=17/24.68912/88.15690) 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 Bholahat Upazila Places mapped inside Bholahat Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Schools2 - Colleges and universities3 - Cinemas1 - 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 Chapainababganj District - Chapainawabganj Sadar - Gomastapur - Nachole - Shibganj ## Quick answers - Where is Bholahat Upazila?In Chapainababganj District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh - What is the population of Bholahat Upazila?111,279 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Bholahat Upazila?About 29 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Bholahat Upazila?About 901 people per km² - What borders Bholahat Upazila?Gomastapur Upazila and Shibganj Upazila - What is there to see in Bholahat Upazila?Mughal Tahakhana, কানসাট জমিদার বাড়ি - What time zone is Bholahat Upazila in?UTC+6 - What currency is used in Bholahat Upazila?Taka (BDT) - What language is spoken in Bholahat Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Bholahat Upazila?61 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Bholahat Upazila?Settlements lie between 22 m and 34 m - What is the best time to visit Bholahat Upazila?October to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Bholahat Upazila?Bholarhat Upazila Health Complex, about 4.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Bholahat Upazila?Golapbazarbankasia, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bholahat Upazila?Raihan Petrolium, about 14 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Bholahat Upazila?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Bholahat Upazila?BD50700018 (OCHA common operational dataset)