Khilgaon

Khilgaon is a Thana of Dhaka District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is bounded by Badda Thana on the north, Motijheel, Sabujbagh and Demra Thanas on the south, Rupganj Upazila on the east, Ramna and Tejgaon Thanas on the west.GeographyKhilgaon is located at. Its total area is 14.02 km².DemographicsKhilgaon 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%.AdministrationKhilgaon has 3 Unions/Wards, 13 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 9 villages.TransportationThree major buses are available: Midway Transportation, Bahan Transportation, and Himachol transportation. These buses link between Khilgaon and Motijheel, Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Gulshan, Mirpur.Flyover bridgeKhilgaon Flyover is the maiden flyover bridge of Bangladesh history.EducationThere 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 (founded in 1967), Khilgaon Government Girls' School, Khilgaon Model School, National Ideal College, and Shantipur High School and College are notable secondary schools.Area of restaurantKhilgaon is very famous for restaurants. People from other parts of dhaka come to Khilgaon area for recreation and fooding. There are also some renowned chain shops located at Khilgaon.