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📍 Khulna Division

Magura District

মাগুরা

Magura is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Khulna division. It covers 1,048.6 km² and is home to roughly 1,000,000 people. It is best known for siddheshwari temple, Nabaganga river.

History of Magura

Known for the ancient Sri Sri Siddheshwari Kali Temple, and for its role as a small but historic river-trading town along the Nabaganga during the colonial period.

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23.49°N
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Sunrise and sunset in Magura today

Friday, 16 October 2026

Sunrise সূর্যোদয় 06:00
Solar noon মধ্যাহ্ন 11:48
Sunset সূর্যাস্ত 17:36
First light ভোরের আলো 05:37
Last light গোধূলি 17:59
Day length দিনের দৈর্ঘ্য 11:36

Full sun times for Magura →

About Magura

📋 District profile

Bangla nameমাগুরা
DivisionKhulna
Area1,048.6 km²
Population1,000,000
Density954 / km²
Coordinates23.4855°N, 89.4198°E
Time zoneBST (UTC+06:00)
Upazilas4

⭐ Known for

Siddheshwari temple, Nabaganga river

Top attractions

Siddheshwari Kali Temple Nabaganga River Bagharpara Zamindar Bari

Economy & culture

💼 Economy

Jute and rice cultivation, with small-scale handloom weaving.

🎭 Culture & cuisine

Traditional Kali Puja festivities at the Siddheshwari temple draw visitors from across the region.

Other districts in Khulna

All of Khulna →

Frequently asked questions about Magura

Which division is Magura in?

Magura district belongs to Khulna division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.

What is the population of Magura?

Magura has a population of roughly 1,000,000, across an area of 1,048.6 square kilometres.

What is Magura famous for?

Siddheshwari temple, Nabaganga river

What time is sunrise and sunset in Magura?

The sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 17:36 today in Magura, giving 11:36 of daylight.

What is the main industry in Magura?

Jute and rice cultivation, with small-scale handloom weaving.