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Akhalia, Sylhet

Akhalia is one of the suburban and developing localities in the Sylhet district. It is yet another sub-city that offers many potential living facilities. Besides, it is one of the areas that many people choose for commercial purposes as it is located not so far from the Surma River. That makes it essential to be familiar with the Akhalia area guide.

It is a vast area consisting of various localities, such as Kumarpara, Surma Residential Area, University Avenue, Neharipara, etc. The Surma Residential Area offers the opportunity to live in a vibrant community with access to schools, colleges, development centers, hospitals, and many other facilities.

On top of that, the area is one of the most popular due to the presence of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). Because of the university, the localities around it have been developed to attract both visitors and students from across the country.

The area of Akhalia can be easily accessed by multiple roads. So whether you are traveling via University Road, Akhalia New Market Road, Kalibari Road, or Sylhet-Sunamganj Highway, you can easily get your way around the area. It has multiple bus routes, but it is also convenient to travel around the area using cars, rickshaws, CNGs, and other local transport. Unfortunately, the area doesn’t have a railway station nearby.

Akhlia New Market Road is filled with various shops that run all the way to the Akhalia Bazaar, making it convenient to shop for daily necessities. There is also a supermarket, modern stores, gas filling stations, etc.

The BGB headquarters and its surrounding areas are neat, clean, and free of heavy traffic. The environment of the area makes it an ideal area to take a stroll or have a day out for recreation.

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City Insights

Akhalia is an area of Sylhet and belongs to word no. 9 of the district.
It is less than 2 kilometers from the Surma River that flows through Sylhet.
There are plenty of greenery in the area, along with playgrounds and recreational parks for children.
The Sylhet-Sunamganj Highway allows people to travel via bus routes around the area, district, and country.
While most parts of it consist of residential places, it is also known for having commercial spaces, various businesses, clubs, schools and universities, hospitals, etc.

Known Landmarks

  • Surma Residential Area

  • Shahjalal Mental Health And Research Center

  • Mount Adora Hospital

  • Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST)

  • Akhalia Ghat Jame Mosjid

  • Sylhet Buddhist Temple

Connectivity

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Bus Routes

Akhalia - Airport Road
Akhalia - Hazrat Shahjalal Bridge
Akhalia - Sylhet Bypass Road
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New Developments

Khadra Model Town is a new housing project currently under development to add more modern housing facilities in the area.
Sky City, a 25-story commercial building, is also under construction at Sylhet-Sunamganj Highway in Akhalia.
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What’s great here?

Akhalia has several wider roads for better transportation facilities.
The Sylhet-Sunamganj Highway is convenient and offers make it more accessible to travel to and from the area.
Surma Residential Area and other residents of the area offer affordable housing with necessary facilities.Because it has several market areas, locals can easily buy necessary items from any part of the area.
It is a safe location for both locals and tourists.
Akhalia is environment-friendly, especially in residential areas and areas slightly far from the highway.
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What needs attention?

Some of the local roads need to be developed for better communication during harsh weather.
The area needs a modern shopping complex and community center.
The highways and roads are prone to traffic accidents.
Some areas lack enough greeneries, and ponds are often filled with waste by locals.

Neighbourhood Rating

4.25

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Property Price Trends in Akhalia for

Commercial
Residential
Average Price (Last 12 months)
Tk. 953.74 sqft
Past 12 months' growth
43.31%
Positive Trend
Past 3 months' growth
5.85%
Positive Trend
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