HIGHLIGHTS
About Khilgaon
Khilgaon, once viewed as a tranquil zone with a quiet neighborhood, evolved into a place of activity in just the blink of an eye. Khilgaon is an interesting area, with some of the portions falling under Dhaka North and the rest under Dhaka West. The area gained popularity over the last decade, both in terms of business and residential purposes. Taltola, Sipahibag,and Tilpapara are some of the major residential areas under Khilgaon. The area experienced major development in terms of connectivity with the construction of flyovers, a booming apartment scene, and a thriving educational landscape. Khilgaon is also considered a food paradise and is famous for the availability of wide varieties of cuisines which can be found in the restaurants and street carts throughout the area. The area is also known for being amazingly affordable in terms of both apartment prices as well as rent, which makes Khilgaon a preferred choice for living.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Community
Khilgaon is considered quite a densely populated area. The ambiance of the locality is very quiet and offers a homely environment to everyone. Most of the residential buildings are situated away from the main road, allowing residents to enjoy peaceful living. The Block C portion of the area is comparatively quieter than its other parts and there are also some major developments ongoing next to and beside the Taltola market which is currently in full swing. The newly constructed residential apartments are innovatively designed and even the old ones are considered architecturally beautiful. The layout of the area seems fairly planned. Over the years, apartments, educational institutions, medical institutions, restaurants, and many other establishments grew in this area. Numerous people opt to reside in this area, mostly those who fall in the middle-income radar. However, the affordability of homes in Khilgaon means it is also suitable for lower-income families.
Properties in Khilgaon
Over the years, a number of newly designed residential buildings have been constructed in Khilgaon with modern features and facilities. The flat rents in Khilgaon are usually way cheaper as opposed to other areas. The lower rent facility is one of the best features since it allows middle-class families to afford homes with great convenience. When it comes to buying, there are apartments ranging from 40 lakhs to 65 lakhs. In Khilgaon, some of the buildings still retain their original architecture. Interestingly, Khilgaon still holds immense scope for development and plenty of commercial opportunities. Recently, some apartments were constructed close to the main road by renowned developers. The rapid pace at which restaurants mushroomed all over the area, gave rise to the demand for commercial spaces. As a result, new commercial spaces are being built in Khilgaon. Moreover, several banks have branches in Khilgaon, like, Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, Sonali Bank Limited, Dutch Bangla Bank. Other than that, you will find ATM booths of Standard Bank Limited, One Bank, United Commercial Bank Limited, AB Bank Limited, and many others.
Transportation
Transport accessibility is an integral part of Khilgaon. Residents can save their time to a great extent due to the presence of two major flyovers in the locality - the Khilgaon and the Maghbazar flyovers. Both of these flyovers transformed the fortune of this area. Due to the presence of these flyovers, residents can quickly navigate to other parts of the city, particularly Bangla Motor, Farmgate, Elephant Road, and Rajarbag. The DIT-Pragati Sarani, one of the most important roads of Dhaka, is located right next to Khilgaon as well. The roads of Khilgaon are predominantly rickshaw friendly. Previously there used to be horrific traffic conditions, which fortunately improved after the construction of the Khilgaon flyover.
The bus transportation services are pretty strong in Khilgaon. There are several busses which start their journeys from Khilgaon and travel through areas like Bashundhara, Motijheel, Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Gulshan, and Mirpur. Residents can also find tempo services, which can conveniently move them to places like Goran, Gulistan, Malibagh, and Bashabo in a short time.
Educational Institutions
Khilgaon has grown into a prominent educational institutional zone which attracts students and parents from nearby areas. There are plenty of schools and colleges in Khilgaon. Residents will find numerous options when it comes to getting their children admitted in a school or college, be it English or Bengali medium. The area is widely known for some of the most prestigious schools and colleges like National Ideal School and College, Khilgaon Model University College, Khilgaon Model College, Khilgaon Government High School and College, and Khilgaon Girls High School and College. Since there are so many schools in Khilgaon, a handful of school vans can be seen in the streets during the times when schools start and end. Overall, this area is full of diverse prospects both for students and their parents and as a result, they can save a lot of their time while dropping their children on their way to their office.
Medical Institutions
In case of any sort of medical emergency, residents can easily rush to the hospitals in Khilgaon. One of the most well known hospitals in Khilgaon is Khidmah Hospital Private Limited. It is a diabetic hospital with highly professional doctors, which also offers cheap treatment costs. Then there is Islamia Diagnostic and Consultation Center, and People’s Hospital Limited. Medical treatment is pretty advanced in the area. There are doctors, nurses, several other medical clinics, and pharmacies like Lazz Pharma present in the locality which are always ready to serve a patient’s healthcare needs.
Parks & Recreation
Once a dry and desolate land, it was later renovated into what we know today as Jorpukur Field. It is the prominent playground of Khilgaon, allowing the residents, and especially the kids, a place for recreational and sports activities. The place is quite serene, due to being covered in green and is often referred to as ‘Jole Shobuj-e Dhaka’. Besides this, there are high school fields in the area, where kids can play and roam around during and after school time. Chowdhury Para Shishu Park is also one notable place for recreation in Khilgaon, where families can spend great times with each other during the evening
Religious Institutions
Khilgaon offers several Masjids when it comes to praying arrangements and worship facilities. There is Matir Masjid, Khilgaon Shahi Mosque, and Tilpapara Jame Mosque. Interestingly there is a separate mosque for conducting Eid prayers, known as Khilgaon Eidgah Mosque. This area mostly consists of Mosques as opposed to mandirs and churches. There is the Bura Buri Ashram Mandir though, situated close to Khilgaon, in Nandipara.
Nearby Areas
Khilgaon is surrounded by many major locations of Dhaka City. On the north side, there are areas like Rampura, Aftab Nagar, and Badda. The southern side of Khilgaon faces areas like Basabo, Shabujbag, Motijheel, and Mugda. Goran faces the southeast side. On the west side, there is Shahjahanpur, Rajarbagh, and Malibagh. All in all, Khilgaon is placed perfectly in the position where one can commute to any side of Dhaka city.
LIFESTYLE
Food & Restaurants
Khilgaon is renowned as one of the best places to taste heavenly food & cuisines and can even be accredited as a major player in establishing the current "dining out" culture of people in Dhaka city. Coffee places like Apon Coffee House and Popeyes initiated the concept of cold coffee in Khilgaon.
There are several amazing restaurants of different varieties in Khilgaon. One of the best places in Khilgaon for rooftop dining is undoubtedly Da Rooftop, which offers unique ambiance and food. In case of reasonably priced food, one can go to Color Cafe. On the other hand, for a banquet meal, it is better to eat in Vooter Adda. In the case of wedding food items, there is Traditional BD. Anyone looking for the best grill and chaap in town, Khanadda should be their first choice. When it comes to burgers, one must try out the juicy and amazingly spiced burgers of Mr. Burger. Lastly, Alfresco, the most versatile restaurant available, offers food like pasta, pizza, and soup as well as rice, meat and vegetable items. Most importantly, Khilgaon is renowned for its street food and nothing will ever beat the taste of the fuchka there. Anyone who missed out on that will always regret it!
Shopping
The name that runs through the mind of anyone when they think of Khilgaon is, Khilgaon Taltola Market. This place is widely known all across the city. You will find great embroidery items, clothes and other household items at low prices in this market. It is one of the best shopping destinations in Khilgaon. Right next to it, there is Taltola Bazar, where you can find all sorts of metal, plastic, and clay items at a reasonable price.
Apart from these, there is Khilgaon Paka Jame Masjid Market. In order to buy daily groceries, you can consider going to Khilgaon Railgate Kacha Bazar, which is located right beside Khilgaon Railgate. This marketplace is very prominent in the locality since it offers everything at a cheaper rate. Besides, you will also find Shwapno to buy your daily staples. Moreover, there are outlets of some other well-known brands, like Bata, Priyo, Kids and Moms, and London Exclusive.