Akhaura
| Akhaura আখাউড়া | |
|---|---|
  Akhaura Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 23°52′10″N 91°12′30″E / 23.86944°N 91.20833°ECoordinates: 23°52′10″N 91°12′30″E / 23.86944°N 91.20833°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| District | Brahmanbaria District |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| Upazilas of Bangladesh | Akhaura Upazila |
| Granted municipality status | 1986 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.3 km2 (2.4 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Density | 980/km2 (34,000/sq mi) |
| • Literacy rate | 81.7% |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| National calling code | +880 |
Akhaura Railway Station
Akhaura is a town located in the heart of Akhaura Upazila. It is part of Brahmanbaria District in Bangladesh. Akhaura railway junction is an important hub, connecting Chittagong, Sylhet, Mymensingh and Dhaka. A railway link to Agartala, India has been approved by the governments of Bangladesh and India in September 2011.[1]
References
- ↑ "India approves new railway link with Bangladesh". TwoCircles.net. 21 September 2011.