# Akkelpur Upazila Upazila, Joypurhat District – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/joypurhat/akkelpur/

Upazila · Joypurhat District 

# Akkelpur Upazila

Akkelpur Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Joypurhat District, Rajshahi Division. It had an estimated **140,338 people** in 2022 on 140 km² (about 999 per km²). 72 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 24 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 140,338people (2022)
- 140km²
- 24mapped services
- 23 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Akkelpur Upazila?

Akkelpur Upazila had an estimated **140,338 people** in 2022 — 14.8% of Joypurhat District, 344th of 406 upazilas. There are 1,079 women for every 1,000 men (above the Joypurhat District figure of 1,052). Spread over 140 km², that is about **999 people per km²**, 213th of 406 upazilas.

20.5% of people are children under 15 and 8.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 34 years (it is 33 across Joypurhat District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 41 children and older people.

0–4 ****9,432**

5–9 ****9,649**

10–14 ****9,663**

15–19 ****9,904**

20–24 ****10,826**

25–29 ****11,801**

30–34 ****11,743**

35–39 ****11,639**

40–44 ****10,742**

45–49 ****10,483**

50–54 ****8,362**

55–59 ****7,782**

60–64 ****5,980**

65–69 ****5,125**

70–74 ****3,387**

75–79 ****2,287**

80+ ****1,533**

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 Akkelpur Upazila?

Akkelpur Upazila lies in [Joypurhat District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/joypurhat/), [Rajshahi Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 6 other upazilas: [Adamdighi Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/bogura/adamdighi/), [Badalgachhi Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/naogaon/badalgachhi/), [Dupchachia Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/bogura/dupchachia/), [Joypurhat Sadar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/joypurhat/joypurhat-sadar/), [Khetlal Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/joypurhat/khetlal/) and [Naogaon Sadar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/naogaon/naogaon-sadar/). By area it is the 438th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 14.5% of [Joypurhat District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/joypurhat/). The centre of Akkelpur Upazila is about 194 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 24.9335° N, 89.0420° 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 Akkelpur Upazila

### Nearby, outside Akkelpur Upazila

- স্নানঘাট · attraction, Badalgachhi13 km
- Shreyan's House · castle or fort, Naogaon Sadar15 km
- Central Shaheed Minar-কেন্দ্রিয় শহীদ মিনার · monument, Naogaon Sadar17 km
- Naojoan Square, Naogaon · monument, Naogaon Sadar17 km
- Kishan Chicken Hatchery · aquarium, Joypurhat Sadar17 km
- Joypurhat Freedom Fighters Monument · monument, Joypurhat Sadar18 km
- Kishan Poultry & Hatchery Private Limited · aquarium, Joypurhat Sadar18 km
- Saheed Minar Joypurhat · monument, Joypurhat Sadar19 km
- Shahid Dr Abul Kashem Moydan · monument, Joypurhat Sadar19 km
- Mollikpur Vita · archaeological site, Kahaloo19 km
- Diper Vita · archaeological site, Kahaloo19 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: Akkelpur 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) · Rajshahi70 km
- Saidpur Airport (SPD) · Saidpur93 km

### Nearest railway station

Akkelpur (Akkelpur), about 4.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:13) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:40, sunset around 17:16).

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 Akkelpur Upazila

Open gazetteers list **72 villages, towns and localities** in Akkelpur Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 16 m and 27 m above sea level (median 23 m).

- Akkelpur
- Ali Muhammadpur
- Anantapur
- Barpil
- Behārpur
- Belgharia
- Bhikni
- Bhāndāripāra
- Bhānurkānda
- Chak Biala
- Chak Bizli
- Chak Raghunath
- Chakrāpāra
- Chanpāgāchi
- Chukaibāri
- Dhekuncha
- Dhopākuri
- Diyal
- Dulali
- Gaharpu
- Gangōprosād
- Gopālpur
- Gundimsāra
- Gurki
- Halhalia
- Haripur
- Harisāra
- Husainnagar
- Hāsta Basantapur
- Hāzrāpāra
- Ismāilpur
- Jāfarpur
- Jāmārganj
- Keshabpur
- Kola
- Kānupur
- Kāshira
- Kāthālbāri
- Lakshmibhātta
- Mahātair
- Makimpur
- Mogi Bhita
- Mohanpur
- Muhammad Pukur
- Munāil
- Mālancha
- Mānikpāra
- Mūndpur
- Naldānga
- Nurnagar
- Nārikeli
- Olipur
- Palāshbāri
- Polsha
- Purna Gopīnāthpur
- Roār
- Rāikāli
- Rājkānda
- Rāmsāla
- Sonāi
- Srīkrishnapur
- Suchhisti
- Sānta
- Temāria
- Thengapur
- Tālgharia
- Uttar Ganipur
- Vadrakāli
- Ābdullāpur
- Ābādpur
- Āhlādipur
- Āuālgāri

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 Akkelpur Upazila

Named natural and historic features inside Akkelpur Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Getting around

2 railway stations.

- Jamālganj
- Tilakpu Railroad Station

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 Akkelpur Upazila and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Joypurhat District, the warmest month is May (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 1,792 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (341 mm) and the driest Dec (5 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 9 

Feb 21 14 

Mar 26 30 

Apr 30 117 

May 31 221 

Jun 30 313 

Jul 29 341 

Aug 29 286 

Sep 28 278 

Oct 26 170 

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 Akkelpur Upazila

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Akkelpur Upazila Health Complex · Akkelpur 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.96686&mlon=89.02244#map=17/24.96686/89.02244) 

Bank Islami Bank PLC · Akkelpur 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.91905&mlon=89.05166#map=17/24.91905/89.05166) 

ATM DBBL ATM · Joypurhat Sadar 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=25.10156&mlon=89.03055#map=17/25.10156/89.03055) 

Petrol pump Akkelpur Filling Station, Joypurhat · Akkelpur 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.97467&mlon=89.01478#map=17/24.97467/89.01478) 

Hotel Hotel Shiyam · Adamdighi 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.82202&mlon=89.04033#map=17/24.82202/89.04033) 

Mall Police Shopping mall, Naogaon · Naogaon Sadar 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.82395&mlon=88.93956#map=17/24.82395/88.93956) 

School Kashira HIGH School · Akkelpur 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.93000&mlon=89.05394#map=17/24.93000/89.05394) 

College Palashbari Govt. College · Akkelpur 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.93330&mlon=89.03329#map=17/24.93330/89.03329) 

Police station Adamdighi Police Station · Adamdighi 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.81933&mlon=89.03810#map=17/24.81933/89.03810) 

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 Akkelpur Upazila

Places mapped inside Akkelpur Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Schools11
- Colleges and universities6
- Cinemas1
- 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 Joypurhat District

- Joypurhat Sadar
- Kalai
- Khetlal
- Panchbibi

## Quick answers

- Where is Akkelpur Upazila?In Joypurhat District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh
- What is the population of Akkelpur Upazila?140,338 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Akkelpur Upazila?About 34 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Akkelpur Upazila?About 999 people per km²
- What borders Akkelpur Upazila?Adamdighi Upazila, Badalgachhi Upazila, Dupchachia Upazila, Joypurhat Sadar Upazila, Khetlal Upazila and Naogaon Sadar Upazila
- What is there to see in Akkelpur Upazila?স্নানঘাট, Shreyan's House, Central Shaheed Minar-কেন্দ্রিয় শহীদ মিনার, Naojoan Square, Naogaon
- What time zone is Akkelpur Upazila in?UTC+6
- What currency is used in Akkelpur Upazila?Taka (BDT)
- What language is spoken in Akkelpur Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Akkelpur Upazila?72 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Akkelpur Upazila?Settlements lie between 16 m and 27 m
- What is the best time to visit Akkelpur Upazila?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Akkelpur Upazila?Akkelpur Upazila Health Complex, about 4.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Akkelpur Upazila?Islami Bank PLC, about 1.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Akkelpur Upazila?DBBL ATM, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Akkelpur Upazila?Akkelpur Filling Station, Joypurhat, about 5.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Akkelpur Upazila?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Akkelpur Upazila?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Akkelpur Upazila?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Akkelpur Upazila?BD50380013 (OCHA common operational dataset)