Day trip from Dinajpur to Katihar
Katihar lies 108 km (67 mi) west of Dinajpur, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 108 km (67 mi) apart, Katihar is a realistic day trip from Dinajpur: about 1 h 45 min each way by road.
| Dinajpur | Katihar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 206,234 | 240,838 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Katihar are 30 min behind Dinajpur right now, so a 1 h 45 min journey lands only 1 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Katihar
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book tours and tickets in Katihar
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Staying in Katihar
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Common questions
How far is Katihar from Dinajpur?
108 km (67 mi) in a straight line, west of Dinajpur; by road roughly 131 km (81 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dinajpur to Katihar by road?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dinajpur and Katihar?
Katihar is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Katihar?
The Rupee (INR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.