Khilgaon Thana


Khilgaon is a Thana of Dhaka District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is bounded by Rampura and Badda Thana on the north, Motijheel, Sabujbagh and Demra Thanas on the south, Rupganj Upazila on the east, Ramna thana on the west.

Geography

Khilgaon is located at. Its total area is 14.02 km².

Demographics

Khilgaon has a population of 230,902. Males constitute 54.3% of the population, and females 45.7%. Average literacy rate of the thana is 57.5%; male being 61.52% and female 53.74%.

Administration

Khilgaon has 3 Unions/Wards, 13 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 9 villages.

Transportation

Three major buses are available: Midline Transportation, Bahan Transportation, and Noor -E - Mekkah transportation. These buses link between Khilgaon and Motijheel, Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Gulshan, Mirpur.

Flyover bridge

Khilgaon Flyover is the 2nd flyover constructed in Bangladesh.

Education

There are seven colleges in the upazila. Khilgaon Model College is the only masters level one.
According to Banglapedia, Basabo High School, Dhaka Ideal School, Khilgaon Government High School, Khilgaon Government Girls' School, Khilgaon Model School, Faizur Rahman Ideal Institute, National Ideal College, Ali Ahmed High School and Shantipur High School and College are notable secondary schools.