# Lakhai Upazila Upazila, Habiganj District, Sylhet Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/habiganj/lakhai/ Upazila · Habiganj District # Lakhai Upazila Lakhai Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Habiganj District, Sylhet Division. It had an estimated **178,256 people** in 2022 on 191 km² (about 932 per km²). 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 178,256people (2022) - 191km² - 8mapped services - 13 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Lakhai Upazila? Lakhai Upazila had an estimated **178,256 people** in 2022 — 7.4% of Habiganj District, 304th of 406 upazilas. There are 1,176 women for every 1,000 men (above the Habiganj District figure of 1,096). Spread over 191 km², that is about **932 people per km²**, 241st of 406 upazilas. 34.7% of people are children under 15 and 7.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 26 across Habiganj District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 73 children and older people. 0–4 ****24,268** 5–9 ****21,385** 10–14 ****16,249** 15–19 ****13,649** 20–24 ****12,717** 25–29 ****12,183** 30–34 ****11,855** 35–39 ****11,216** 40–44 ****10,079** 45–49 ****9,263** 50–54 ****8,753** 55–59 ****6,784** 60–64 ****6,476** 65–69 ****4,529** 70–74 ****4,007** 75–79 ****2,452** 80+ ****2,391** 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 Lakhai Upazila? Lakhai Upazila lies in [Habiganj District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/habiganj/), [Sylhet Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 6 other upazilas: [Austagram Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/kishoreganj/austagram/), [Baniachong Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/habiganj/baniachong/), [Habiganj Sadar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/habiganj/habiganj-sadar/), [Madhabpur Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/habiganj/madhabpur/), [Nasirnagar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/chattogram/brahmanbaria/nasirnagar/) and [Shayestaganj Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/habiganj/shayestaganj/). By area it is the 360th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 7.3% of [Habiganj District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/habiganj/). The centre of Lakhai Upazila is about 109 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 24.2985° N, 91.2609° 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 Lakhai Upazila ### Nearby, outside Lakhai Upazila - Shaeed Mina · monument, Habiganj Sadar18 km - M A Rob (Biruttam) Library and Memorial Museum · museum, Habiganj Sadar18 km - Gokarna Nawab Bari · archaeological site, Nasirnagar19 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: Lakhai 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 - Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) · Agartala46 km - Osmany International Airport (ZYL) · Sylhet96 km ### Nearest railway station Shahaji Bazar (Chunarughat), about 13 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:06) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:30, sunset around 17:09). 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 Lakhai Upazila Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Lakhai Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 10 m and 16 m above sea level (median 13 m). - Bamai - Karab - Krishnapur - Lakhai - Muriauk - Mādna 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 Lakhai Upazila Named natural and historic features inside Lakhai Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Sutāng River 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 Lakhai Upazila and the best time to visit Using the climate of Habiganj District, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (18 °C). About 2,941 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (559 mm) and the driest Jan (12 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 12 Feb 21 29 Mar 26 76 Apr 28 287 May 29 454 Jun 28 559 Jul 28 513 Aug 28 420 Sep 28 340 Oct 26 205 Nov 22 27 Dec 19 20 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Lakhai Upazila Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Upazilla Health Complex,lakhai,habiganj · Lakhai 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.31181&mlon=91.29309#map=17/24.31181/91.29309) Bank Pubali Bank Limited · Shayestaganj 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.26237&mlon=91.37947#map=17/24.26237/91.37947) ATM Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited ATM · Madhabpur 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.18801&mlon=91.35085#map=17/24.18801/91.35085) Petrol pump M/s Foteh Gazi Filling Station · Madhabpur 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.25146&mlon=91.37349#map=17/24.25146/91.37349) Hotel Nasirnagar Duk Bunglow · Nasirnagar 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.19847&mlon=91.19264#map=17/24.19847/91.19264) Mall Khaja Garden City - খাজা গার্ডেন সিটি · Habiganj Sadar 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.38074&mlon=91.41263#map=17/24.38074/91.41263) School Kalauk High School, Lakhai, Habiganj. · Lakhai 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.28952&mlon=91.27354#map=17/24.28952/91.27354) College Lakhai Muktijudda Govt. Degree College Bamoi · Lakhai 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.28340&mlon=91.25298#map=17/24.28340/91.25298) Police station লাখাই থানা · Lakhai 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.28807&mlon=91.26830#map=17/24.28807/91.26830) 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 Lakhai Upazila Places mapped inside Lakhai Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Schools4 - Colleges and universities2 - Police stations1 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 Habiganj District - Ajmiriganj - Bahubal - Baniachong - Chunarughat - Habiganj Sadar - Madhabpur - Nabiganj - Shayestaganj ## Quick answers - Where is Lakhai Upazila?In Habiganj District, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh - What is the population of Lakhai Upazila?178,256 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Lakhai Upazila?About 25 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Lakhai Upazila?About 932 people per km² - What borders Lakhai Upazila?Austagram Upazila, Baniachong Upazila, Habiganj Sadar Upazila, Madhabpur Upazila, Nasirnagar Upazila and Shayestaganj Upazila - What is there to see in Lakhai Upazila?Shaeed Mina, M A Rob (Biruttam) Library and Memorial Museum, Gokarna Nawab Bari - What time zone is Lakhai Upazila in?UTC+6 - What currency is used in Lakhai Upazila?Taka (BDT) - What language is spoken in Lakhai Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Lakhai Upazila?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Lakhai Upazila?Settlements lie between 10 m and 16 m - What is the best time to visit Lakhai Upazila?November to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Lakhai Upazila?Upazilla Health Complex,lakhai,habiganj, about 3.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Lakhai Upazila?Pubali Bank Limited, about 13 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Lakhai Upazila?Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited ATM, about 15 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Lakhai Upazila?M/s Foteh Gazi Filling Station, about 13 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Lakhai Upazila?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Lakhai Upazila?BD60360068 (OCHA common operational dataset)