# Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila Upazila, Moulvibazar District

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/moulvibazar/moulvibazar-sadar/

Upazila · Moulvibazar District 

# Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila

Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Moulvibazar District, Sylhet Division. It covers **345.3 km²**. 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 189 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 345km²
- 189mapped services
- 17 mtypical elevation

## Where is Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?

Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila lies in [Moulvibazar District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/moulvibazar/), [Sylhet Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 6 other upazilas: [Balaganj Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/sylhet/balaganj/), [Kamalganj Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/moulvibazar/kamalganj/), [Nabiganj Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/habiganj/nabiganj/), [Osmaninagar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/sylhet/osmaninagar/), [Rajnagar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/moulvibazar/rajnagar/) and [Sreemangal Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/moulvibazar/sreemangal/). By area it is the 124th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 12.9% of [Moulvibazar District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/moulvibazar/). The centre of Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila is about 159 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 24.4994° N, 91.7132° 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 Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila: 1 memorial; 1 nature reserve.

- Dulla Beel · nature reserve
- মুক্তিযোদ্ধা চত্তর · memorial

### Nearby, outside Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila

- Baikka Beel Visitor Centre · attraction, Sreemangal16 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: Moulvibazar Sadar 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

- Osmany International Airport (ZYL) · Sylhet54 km
- Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) · Agartala83 km

### Nearest railway station

Bhanugach Railway Station (Kamalganj), about 21 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:03) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 17:07).

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 Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila

Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila. The largest with a recorded population: Maulavi Bāzār (57,441). Settlements here lie between about 13 m and 19 m above sea level (median 17 m).

- Alāwa
- Barabāri
- Bujabāi
- Bāhurbhag
- Chowmuhona
- Durlabpur
- Gobindapur
- Kalyānpur
- Manumukh
- Maulavi Bāzār
- Mirpur
- Moulvibazar
- Shamsherganj

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 Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila

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

### Water

2 lakes; 1 river or stream.

- Bara Hāor
- Chatal Hāor
- Manu River

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Lauraga Tīla · 51 m

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 Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Moulvibazar District, the warmest month is Jul (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 3,025 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (574 mm) and the driest Jan (11 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 11 

Feb 21 29 

Mar 25 81 

Apr 28 304 

May 28 475 

Jun 28 574 

Jul 28 523 

Aug 28 432 

Sep 28 343 

Oct 26 203 

Nov 22 28 

Dec 18 22 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Insania Specialised Hospital, Moulvibazar · Moulvibazar Sadar 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.49570&mlon=91.74577#map=17/24.49570/91.74577) 

Bank Sonali Bank Limited · Moulvibazar Sadar 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.53970&mlon=91.73187#map=17/24.53970/91.73187) 

ATM EBL ATM · Moulvibazar Sadar 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.48979&mlon=91.76118#map=17/24.48979/91.76118) 

Petrol pump Sazzadur Rahman CNG and Fuel Filling Station · Moulvibazar Sadar 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.48992&mlon=91.75932#map=17/24.48992/91.75932) 

Hotel Rest Inn Hotel · Moulvibazar Sadar 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.48982&mlon=91.76193#map=17/24.48982/91.76193) 

Mall MB Clothes Store · Moulvibazar Sadar 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.48981&mlon=91.76498#map=17/24.48981/91.76498) 

School Fatehpur Government Primary School · Moulvibazar Sadar 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.49844&mlon=91.73095#map=17/24.49844/91.73095) 

College Moulvibazar Polytechnic Institute -MPI · Moulvibazar Sadar 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.48058&mlon=91.75968#map=17/24.48058/91.75968) 

Police station Moulvibazar Model Police Station · Moulvibazar Sadar 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.47943&mlon=91.76569#map=17/24.47943/91.76569) 

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 Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila

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

- Hospitals34
- Banks29
- ATMs9
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels11
- Shopping malls5
- Schools24
- Colleges and universities21
- Pharmacies8
- Restaurants32
- Police stations6
- Dental clinics5

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 Moulvibazar District

- Baralekha
- Juri
- Kamalganj
- Kulaura
- Rajnagar
- Sreemangal

## Quick answers

- Where is Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?In Moulvibazar District, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh
- What borders Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?Balaganj Upazila, Kamalganj Upazila, Nabiganj Upazila, Osmaninagar Upazila, Rajnagar Upazila and Sreemangal Upazila
- What is there to see in Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?Dulla Beel, মুক্তিযোদ্ধা চত্তর
- What time zone is Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila in?UTC+6
- What currency is used in Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?Taka (BDT)
- What language is spoken in Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?Settlements lie between 13 m and 19 m
- What is the highest point in Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?Lauraga Tīla (51 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?Insania Specialised Hospital, Moulvibazar , about 3.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?Sonali Bank Limited, about 4.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?EBL ATM, about 5.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?Sazzadur Rahman CNG and Fuel Filling Station, about 4.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?34 mapped
- How many banks are in Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?29 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?9 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila?BD60580074 (OCHA common operational dataset)
