Upazila · Sirajganj District
# Kamarkhanda Upazila

Kamarkhanda Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Sirajganj District, Rajshahi Division. It had an estimated 143,944 people in 2022 on 92 km² (about 1,563 per km²). 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 143,944 people (2022)
- 92.1 km²
- 28 mapped services
- 18 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Kamarkhanda Upazila?

Kamarkhanda Upazila had an estimated 143,944 people in 2022 — 4.2% of Sirajganj District, 339th of 406 upazilas. There are 1,087 women for every 1,000 men (above the Sirajganj District figure of 1,050). Spread over 92 km², that is about 1,563 people per km², 70th of 406 upazilas.

26.9% of people are children under 15 and 7.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 29 across Sirajganj District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people.
- 0–4 12,873
- 5–9 13,179
- 10–14 12,658
- 15–19 11,687
- 20–24 12,104
- 25–29 10,932
- 30–34 10,378
- 35–39 10,124
- 40–44 9,571
- 45–49 8,886
- 50–54 8,087
- 55–59 6,620
- 60–64 5,548
- 65–69 4,181
- 70–74 3,247
- 75–79 1,817
- 80+ 2,052

Source: UNFPA and US Census Bureau (USCB) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Kamarkhanda Upazila?

Kamarkhanda Upazila lies in Sirajganj District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. It borders 4 other upazilas: Belkuchi Upazila, Rayganj Upazila, Sirajganj Sadar Upazila and Ullapara Upazila. By area it is the 490th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 3.7% of Sirajganj District. The centre of Kamarkhanda Upazila is about 107 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 24.3775° N, 89.6423° E.

Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Kamarkhanda Upazila

### Nearby, outside Kamarkhanda Upazila
- Shahid Minar · monument, Sirajganj Sadar 10 km
- Shaheed Minar · monument, Sirajganj Sadar 12 km
- Jamuna Resort · attraction, Kalihati 17 km
- Jamuna Resort Wild Life Meseum · museum, Kalihati 18 km
- Mumtaz Fakir High School Shaheed Minar, Monument maker · monument, Bhuanpur 18 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Kamarkhanda Upazila
- Time zone UTC+6, no daylight saving · Asia/Dhaka
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Country calling code +880
- Languages Bengali, English
- Plug types Type A, C, G, K · 220 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 4 digits (####)

### Nearest airports
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) · Dhaka 97 km
- Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) · Rajshahi 104 km

### Nearest railway station

Jamtoil (Kamarkhanda), about 2.6 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:12) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:37, sunset around 17:15).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Kamarkhanda Upazila

Open gazetteers list 8 villages, towns and localities in Kamarkhanda Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 13 m and 21 m above sea level (median 18 m).
- Bharanga
- Chandangānti
- Jhaoil
- Jāmtail
- Khāmār Baradhul
- Koālgānti
- Kāmārkhanda
- Saidgānti

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Weather in Kamarkhanda Upazila and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Sirajganj District, the warmest month is May (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 1,699 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (326 mm) and the driest Dec (8 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 | 27 | 33 |
| Apr | 30 | 112 |
| May | 31 | 207 |
| Jun | 30 | 288 |
| Jul | 29 | 326 |
| Aug | 29 | 270 |
| Sep | 28 | 253 |
| Oct | 26 | 166 |
| Nov | 22 | 12 |
| Dec | 18 | 8 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kamarkhanda Upazila
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Khokon Memorial Hospital and Nursing Institute · Kamarkhanda | 2.8 km | Map |
| Bank | Sonali Bank Limited, Bank · Sirajganj Sadar | 5.4 km | Map |
| ATM | Sonali Bank Limited ATM · Tangail Sadar | 31 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Kodda CNG Stand, Car inspection station · Sirajganj Sadar | 5.3 km | Map |
| Hotel | Banglo-2 (PGCL-2) · Kamarkhanda | 6.5 km | Map |
| Mall | Protigga shoping mall · Belkuchi | 7.3 km | Map |
| School | Bor Dhul Adarsha High School · Kamarkhanda | 1.7 km | Map |
| College | Govt. Hajee Korop Ali Memorial College · Kamarkhanda | 2.3 km | Map |
| Police station | Pwd, Sirajganj · Sirajganj Sadar | 10 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kamarkhanda Upazila

Places mapped inside Kamarkhanda Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 2
- Hotels 2
- Schools 17
- Colleges and universities 5
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other upazilas in Sirajganj District
- Belkuchi
- Chouhali
- Kazipur
- Rayganj
- Shahjadpur
- Sirajganj Sadar
- Tarash
- Ullapara

## Quick answers
- Where is Kamarkhanda Upazila? In Sirajganj District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh
- What is the population of Kamarkhanda Upazila? 143,944 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kamarkhanda Upazila? About 29 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kamarkhanda Upazila? About 1,563 people per km²
- What borders Kamarkhanda Upazila? Belkuchi Upazila, Rayganj Upazila, Sirajganj Sadar Upazila and Ullapara Upazila
- What is there to see in Kamarkhanda Upazila? Shahid Minar, Shaheed Minar, Jamuna Resort, Jamuna Resort Wild Life Meseum
- What time zone is Kamarkhanda Upazila in? UTC+6
- What currency is used in Kamarkhanda Upazila? Taka (BDT)
- What language is spoken in Kamarkhanda Upazila? Bengali, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kamarkhanda Upazila? 8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kamarkhanda Upazila? Settlements lie between 13 m and 21 m
- What is the best time to visit Kamarkhanda Upazila? November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kamarkhanda Upazila? Khokon Memorial Hospital and Nursing Institute, about 2.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kamarkhanda Upazila? Sonali Bank Limited, Bank, about 5.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kamarkhanda Upazila? Sonali Bank Limited ATM, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kamarkhanda Upazila? Kodda CNG Stand, Car inspection station, about 5.3 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kamarkhanda Upazila? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kamarkhanda Upazila? BD50880044 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Upazila
- Area: 92.1 km²
- P-code: BD50880044
- District: Sirajganj District

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