Kafrul

Kafrul is a thana of Dhaka District in Bangladesh. It lies at 23.78822 °N, 90.37359 °E within the Dhaka Division.

How has Kafrul’s geographic setting shaped its development?

Covering 17.8 km², Kafrul thana borders Cantonment Thana on the north and east, Tejgaon Thana on the south, and Mirpur Thana and Sher‑e‑Bangla Nagar Thana on the west. Its position in the central part of the Dhaka metropolitan area places it within the monsoonal climate zone that influences seasonal water flow and land use across the low‑lying landscape of the region.

What do census figures reveal about Kafrul’s population trends?

The 2011 Census recorded 91,248 households and a population of 396,182, while the 2022 Census reported 87,102 households with a population of 339,789. Literacy among residents aged seven and over rose from 74.8 % in 2011 to 89.67 % in 2022, with male literacy at 91.12 % and female literacy at 87.89 % in the latter count. The sex ratio reported in 2022 was 121.38 males per 100 females.

For additional details, see the Kafrul Thana entry.

Kafrul is a thana and city located within the Dhaka District of the Dhaka Division in Bangladesh. Situated at coordinates 23.78822 latitude and 90.37359 longitude, the locality operates under the Asia/Dhaka timezone.

What defines the geographic landscape of Kafrul?

Covering a total area of 17.8 square kilometers, Kafrul shares its geographic boundaries with Cantonment Thana to the north and east, Tejgaon Thana to the south, and Mirpur Thana and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Thana to the west. Within this administrative landscape, the area is organized into 1 union or ward, 16 mauzas or mahallas, and 4 villages, with no official elevation figure recorded.

How does the population inhabit this urban environment?

According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census, the population of Kafrul Thana reached 339,789 residents across 87,102 households, with a recorded population of 339,734 noted in geospatial references. The demographic breakdown from the 2022 census indicates that 6.91 percent of the inhabitants were under five years of age, and the literacy rate for individuals aged seven and older stood at 89.67 percent, featuring a male literacy rate of 91.12 percent and a female literacy rate of 87.89 percent, alongside a sex ratio of 121.38 males per 100 females.

Earlier figures from the 2011 Census of Bangladesh recorded a population of 396,182 people residing in 91,248 households, reflecting shifts in the local landscape over time. Further details regarding Kafrul Thana can be explored directly through the Kafrul Thana Wikipedia article and the GeoNames record for Kafrul.

Kafrul is a thana in Dhaka District, Bangladesh, with a total area of 17.8 km2. The thana is located in Dhaka Division, with a population of 339,789, according to the 2022 Bangladeshi census.

How does the landscape and climate influence food culture in Kafrul?

The geographical location of Kafrul, bordered by Cantonment Thana on the north and east, Tejgaon Thana on the south, and Mirpur Thana and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Thana on the west, may impact the types of food that are commonly consumed. With a literacy rate of 89.67%, the population of Kafrul may have access to a variety of food options, including traditional Bangladeshi cuisine.

For more information on Kafrul, visit the Kafrul Thana Wikipedia page or the GeoNames record for Kafrul.

Kafrul is a thana of Dhaka District in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Positioned within the Dhaka Division at latitude 23.78822 and longitude 90.37359, it functions as an urban administrative unit.

What defines the physical geography and surroundings of Kafrul?

Covering a total area of 17.8 km2, Kafrul shares its borders with Cantonment Thana on the north and east, and Tejgaon Thana on the south. Its western boundaries are defined by Mirpur Thana and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Thana. Within this geographic expanse, the local administration encompasses 1 union/ward, 16 mauzas/mahallas, and 4 villages. The terrain and spatial layout integrate into the broader geographic framework of the Kafrul Thana jurisdiction, connecting multiple urban sectors across the region.

Kafrul is a thana of Dhaka District in Bangladesh. It lies at latitude 23.78822 and longitude 90.37359 within the Dhaka Division.

What defines the landscape of Kafrul?

Kafrul covers a total area of 17.8 km². It is bounded by Cantonment Thana on the north and east, Tejgaon Thana on the south, and Mirpur Thana together with Sher‑e‑Bangla Nagar Thana on the west. Administratively it contains one union/ward, sixteen mauzas/mahallas and four villages, creating a patchwork of urban neighbourhoods and small village enclaves that blend into the larger Dhaka metropolitan fabric.

What climate information is available for Kafrul?

Specific climate statistics for Kafrul are not listed in the available sources.

For more detail, see the Kafrul Thana article.

Kafrul is a thana of Dhaka District in Bangladesh.

It is situated in the Dhaka Division at latitude 23.78822 and longitude 90.37359, operating under the Asia/Dhaka time zone.

What defines Kafrul’s landscape and spatial context?

Kafrul covers an area of 17.8 km², forming part of the densely populated urban fabric of the capital region. To the north and east it borders Cantonment Thana, while Tejgaon Thana lies to the south and Mirpur Thana together with Sher‑e‑Bangla Nagar Thana to the west. The thana comprises one union/ward, sixteen mauzas/mahallas, and four villages, reflecting a mix of administrative units within a compact territory.

How does the population profile shape the thana?

Metric	2022 Census
Households	87,102
Population	339,789
Under‑5 proportion	6.91 %
Literacy rate (age 7+)	89.67 % (male 91.12 %, female 87.89 %)
Sex ratio	121.38 males per 100 females

The demographic composition is overwhelmingly Muslim (97.31 %), with Hindu (2.13 %), Christian (0.39 %), Buddhist (0.16 %) and other minorities comprising the remainder. Ethnic minorities number 673 individuals.

What administrative structures govern Kafrul?

Kafrul’s local governance includes a single union/ward, sixteen mauzas/mahallas, and four villages, all coordinated under the broader jurisdiction of Dhaka District. This arrangement supports the delivery of municipal services and civic administration within the thana.

Which languages and currency are used locally?

The official languages are Bengali (bn‑BD) and English (en), while the Bangladeshi taka (BDT) serves as the legal tender.

Where can additional verified information be found?

Further details are available on the Kafrul Thana Wikipedia page.