Kalapara is a town and municipality located in the Patuakhali District within the Barisal Division of Bangladesh. It serves as the headquarters for the Kalapara Upazila and functions as its primary urban center. Geographically, the town is situated along the banks of the Andharmanik River.
As a significant regional hub, Kalapara is the second-largest town in the Patuakhali District. It is located approximately 50 km from the district town of Patuakhali and 91.6 km from the divisional city of Barisal. The nearest domestic aviation facility is Patuakhali Airport, while Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport serves as the closest international gateway.