Location & Surroundings
Basantapur is a settlement in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, at 21 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Puthia, 27 km to the south. The national capital Dhaka is about 195 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Shah Makhdum Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: Bashantapur
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 35' 58" N, 88° 45' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 21 m
- Timezone Asia/Dhaka
- Time Shift GMT 6 (DST 6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,253 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Phone Prefix +880
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:55
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Basantapur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basantapur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 30.5 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. Precip around 10.1 mm. Solar peaks near 332 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
4.7 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,006.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
10.06 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 27.3 | 4.7 | 88 | 82 | 1,006.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 2.8 | 85 | 90 | 1,007.8 | 1.86 / 1.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 4.4 | 77 | 87 | 1,007.1 | 3.20 / 5.06 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.5 | 6.3 | 128 | 70 | 1,007.3 | 0.90 / 5.95 | 100 | 331.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 4.9 | 109 | 92 | 1,005.8 | 4.10 / 10.06 | 100 | 86.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 5.2 | 71 | 95 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 8.84 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 5.5 | 75 | 97 | 1,007.2 | 4.05 / 12.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 6.2 | 102 | 88 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 12.79 | 100 | 136.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.3 | 5.7 | 50 | 95 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 6.25 | 53 | 145.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 4.4 | 72 | 95 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 1.26 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 3.5 | 91 | 94 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.6 | 4.6 | 132 | 66 | 1,008.2 | 4.70 / 4.86 | 36 | 531.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 2.2 | 157 | 87 | 1,005.9 | 0.96 / 5.82 | 99 | 308.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basantapur?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 30.5 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. Precip around 10.1 mm. Solar peaks near 332 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 10.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Basantapur today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Basantapur?
Local time is 01:55. Time zone: Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00).
What type of place is Basantapur?
Basantapur is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basantapur?
DEM 21 m.
Where is Basantapur located?
It is at 24.59954, 88.75978 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basantapur in?
It is in Bangladesh.