Khagrachhari District
খাগড়াছড়ি
Khagrachhari is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Chattogram division. It covers 2,699.6 km² and is home to roughly 714,000 people. It is best known for sajek Valley, Alutila Cave, Richang waterfall.
History of Khagrachhari
Part of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, historically governed by indigenous chiefs before British annexation in the 19th century, and a focal point of the CHT insurgency until the 1997 Peace Accord.
Sunrise and sunset in Khagrachhari today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Khagrachhari
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Sajek Valley, Alutila Cave, Richang waterfall
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Jhum shifting cultivation, orange and banana horticulture, and rapidly growing tourism around Sajek.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Home to Chakma, Tripura and Marma communities, whose Boisabi new-year festival and bamboo crafts are widely celebrated.
Other districts in Chattogram
Frequently asked questions about Khagrachhari
Which division is Khagrachhari in?
Khagrachhari district belongs to Chattogram division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Khagrachhari?
Khagrachhari has a population of roughly 714,000, across an area of 2,699.6 square kilometres.
What is Khagrachhari famous for?
Sajek Valley, Alutila Cave, Richang waterfall
What time is sunrise and sunset in Khagrachhari?
The sun rises at 05:49 and sets at 17:26 today in Khagrachhari, giving 11:37 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Khagrachhari?
Jhum shifting cultivation, orange and banana horticulture, and rapidly growing tourism around Sajek.