Kālīganj Population 2026
Kālīganj has a population of 45,631, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Khulna Division. It is about 227× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,631
Rank in Bangladesh
#88
Coordinates
23.41°N, 89.14°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
134 km
83 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khulna Division
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Khulna | 1,500,689 | #4 |
| Bagerhat | 266,388 | #19 |
| Jessore | 243,987 | #22 |
| Kushtia | 135,724 | #42 |
| Sātkhira | 128,918 | #45 |
| Narail | 55,112 | #74 |
| Uttar Char Fasson | 48,305 | #84 |
| Bhātpāra Abhaynagar | 42,653 | #92 |
Cities near Kālīganj
- Jessore243,987 people · ~28 km away
- Jhingergācha41,957 people · ~34 km away
- Narail55,112 people · ~46 km away
- Bhātpāra Abhaynagar42,653 people · ~54 km away
- Kushtia135,724 people · ~55 km away
- Kesabpur30,926 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kālīganj?
Kālīganj has a population of 45,631 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Kālīganj in?
Kālīganj is located in Khulna Division, Bangladesh.
Is Kālīganj the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 134 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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