Living in Dhāka
Dhāka is a large place in Bihar, India, home to 42,063 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 2%, #47 of 3,608), early retirees (top 12%, #411 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 12%, #416 of 3,608).
Residents42,063
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport115 km (Tribhuvan International)
Nearest city of 100k+25 km
Within 30 km286,300 people
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line64.9 km
Border with Nepal10 km
Distance to New Delhi813 km
Within 10 km42,063 people
LandscapeIndo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 28 min, sunset 12:32
See Dhāka on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dhāka
- The landscape belongs to the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- The border with Nepal is 10 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 28 min and sets around 12:32; in late June it sets around 15:16.
How Dhāka ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Bihar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #1,073 of 3,335 | #72 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #1,982 of 3,608 | #96 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income family | 64 | #1,599 of 3,335 | #90 of 153 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #1,525 of 3,335 | #86 of 153 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,433 of 3,335 | #41 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #1,389 of 3,335 | #44 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #411 of 3,608 | #28 of 153 | Map |
| Single professional | 33 | #1,806 of 2,738 | #86 of 142 | Map |
| Young professional | 35 | #1,769 of 2,471 | #87 of 127 | Map |
| DINKS | 35 | #1,752 of 2,212 | #86 of 118 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #1,723 of 3,608 | #48 of 153 | Map |
| Commuter | 53 | #1,884 of 2,549 | #100 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 35 | #1,563 of 2,006 | #81 of 106 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #1,980 of 3,335 | #101 of 153 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #2,092 of 3,608 | #87 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 22 | #1,651 of 2,212 | #86 of 118 | Map |
| Expat professional | 40 | #1,929 of 3,608 | #66 of 153 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 48 | #1,979 of 3,335 | #61 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #1,279 of 3,608 | #49 of 153 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 73 | #47 of 3,608 | #9 of 153 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #2,406 of 3,608 | #44 of 153 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #1,173 of 3,608 | #52 of 153 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 47 | #1,824 of 3,608 | #83 of 153 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #1,905 of 3,608 | #80 of 153 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #416 of 3,608 | #28 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 51 | #1,938 of 3,608 | #67 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 29 | #2,026 of 2,738 | #96 of 142 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bairāgnia 13 km
- Pakridayal 17 km
- Sheohar 22 km
- Mothīhāri 25 km
- Madhuban (Bihar) 26 km
- Chākia 31 km
- Sītāmarhi 33 km
- Belsand 35 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.