Location & Surroundings
Basantapur is a settlement in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, at 22 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Puthia, 19 km to the north. The national capital Dhaka is about 165 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ishwardi Airport, 17 km away.
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° 12' 9" N, 88° 53' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 22 m
- Timezone Asia/Dhaka
- Time Shift GMT 6 (DST 6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,081 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Phone Prefix +880
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:15
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Basantapur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basantapur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 33.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 26.3 | 3.1 | 93 | 83 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 51 | 86 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.2 | 33 | 85 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.4 | 2.1 | 6 | 53 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 551.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.1 | 0.8 | 347 | 57 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 541.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 1.6 | 36 | 71 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 1.2 | 65 | 76 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.5 | 3.0 | 35 | 52 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 535.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.5 | 1.1 | 49 | 55 | 1,002.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 539.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 2.6 | 53 | 67 | 1,004.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 1.4 | 99 | 79 | 1,004.2 | 0.10 / 0.14 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 3.2 | 79 | 54 | 1,004.3 | 0.57 / 0.71 | 21 | 543.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.8 | 2.6 | 67 | 67 | 1,002.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 78 | 449.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basantapur?
Now 26.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 33.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Basantapur today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Basantapur?
Local time is 05:15. 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 22 m.
Where is Basantapur located?
It is at 24.20246, 88.89287 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basantapur in?
It is in Bangladesh.