Upazila · Gazipur District
# Gazipur Sadar Upazila

Gazipur Sadar Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Gazipur District, Dhaka Division. It had an estimated 3,925,199 people in 2022 on 138 km² (about 28,446 per km²). 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 76 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 3,925,199 people (2022)
- 138 km²
- 76 mapped services
- 15 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Gazipur Sadar Upazila?

Gazipur Sadar Upazila had an estimated 3,925,199 people in 2022 — 63.8% of Gazipur District, the most populous of 406 upazilas. There are 860 women for every 1,000 men (below the Gazipur District figure of 911). Spread over 138 km², that is about 28,446 people per km², 2nd of 406 upazilas.

19.9% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 27 across Gazipur District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 31 children and older people.
- 0–4 275,897
- 5–9 254,636
- 10–14 251,725
- 15–19 392,008
- 20–24 600,123
- 25–29 532,092
- 30–34 387,195
- 35–39 306,647
- 40–44 238,544
- 45–49 196,392
- 50–54 155,246
- 55–59 109,345
- 60–64 84,897
- 65–69 54,856
- 70–74 40,281
- 75–79 23,235
- 80+ 22,080

Source: UNFPA and US Census Bureau (USCB) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Gazipur Sadar Upazila?

Gazipur Sadar Upazila lies in Gazipur District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. It borders 4 other upazilas: Gazipur City Corporation Upazila, Kaliakair Upazila, Kaliganj Upazila and Sreepur Upazila. By area it is the 444th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 7.6% of Gazipur District. The centre of Gazipur Sadar Upazila is about 42 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. It is about 9.6 km from Gazipur, the main town of Gazipur District. The centre point is at 24.0849° N, 90.4248° E.

Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Gazipur Sadar Upazila

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Gazipur Sadar Upazila: 1 castle or fort; 1 nature reserve.
- Rajendra Eco Resort · castle or fort
- Bhawal National Park · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Gazipur Sadar Upazila
- Unrestricted Freedom · castle or fort, Gazipur City Corporation 2.6 km
- Deer Breeding Center/Mini Zoo · zoo, Gazipur City Corporation 2.7 km
- Meher Uddan Gazipur, Tourist attraction · attraction, Gazipur City Corporation 3.4 km
- Pora Bari Madhye para, Historical landmark · castle or fort, Gazipur City Corporation 5.6 km
- BOF Museum · museum, Gazipur City Corporation 5.8 km
- DUET Central Shaheed Minar · monument, Gazipur City Corporation 7.5 km
- Mohua Gachtola), Historical landmark · castle or fort, Gazipur City Corporation 7.5 km
- Gazipur Safari Park · zoo, Sreepur 10 km
- BRRI Headquarter · museum, Gazipur City Corporation 10 km
- Orjito Sadhinata · memorial, Gazipur City Corporation 11 km
- Energypac Cables Ltd. · castle or fort, Kaliakair 18 km
- maruntak · viewpoint, Kapasia 18 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Gazipur Sadar Upazila
- Time zone UTC+6, no daylight saving · Asia/Dhaka
- Currency Taka (BDT)
- Country calling code +880
- Languages Bengali, English
- Plug types Type A, C, G, K · 220 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 4 digits (####)

### Nearest airports
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) · Dhaka 27 km
- Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) · Agartala 86 km

### Nearest railway station

Joydebpur Junction (Gazipur City Corporation), about 9.7 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:09) and shortest in Dec (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 17:13).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Gazipur Sadar Upazila

Open gazetteers list 36 villages, towns and localities in Gazipur Sadar Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 22 m above sea level (median 15 m).
- Bagher Bazar
- Baldha
- Bandān
- Bhawal Mirzapur
- Bisaiya Kuribāri
- Bokrān Manipur
- Bāmni Chhāmni
- Bāria
- Bāruipāra
- Chilani
- Dakshin Dighādia
- Dari Baldha
- Daulia
- Hotapara
- Jamuna
- Kayer
- Kesarita
- Khundia
- Khāita
- Kumun
- Kālni
- Kāmāria
- Mirzāpur
- Māhona Bhabānipur
- Nāsārān
- Pirujali
- Pirujāli
- Pāinsāil
- Pārāgaon
- Reola
- Rosādia
- Rājārāmpur
- Sārāia
- Āngatia
- Ārgaria
- Āturi

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Weather in Gazipur Sadar Upazila and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Gazipur District, the warmest month is May (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jan (18 °C). About 2,181 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (404 mm) and the driest Jan (10 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are November to March.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 18 | 10 |
| Feb | 22 | 21 |
| Mar | 27 | 54 |
| Apr | 30 | 176 |
| May | 30 | 310 |
| Jun | 29 | 387 |
| Jul | 28 | 404 |
| Aug | 28 | 327 |
| Sep | 28 | 271 |
| Oct | 26 | 176 |
| Nov | 23 | 31 |
| Dec | 19 | 16 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Gazipur Sadar Upazila
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | মনিপুর পপুলার হাসপাতাল এন্ড ডিজিটাল ডায়াগনস্টিক সেন্টার। · Gazipur Sadar | 5.1 km | Map |
| Bank | NRB Bank Limited · Gazipur Sadar | 4.5 km | Map |
| ATM | City Bank ATM · Gazipur City Corporation | 17 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | H S Enterprise CNG Station · Gazipur City Corporation | 3.2 km | Map |
| Hotel | Malonchay Rest House · Gazipur City Corporation | 2.2 km | Map |
| Mall | Bandhan Tower-বন্ধন টাওয়ার · Gazipur City Corporation | 3.4 km | Map |
| School | ক্যান্টনমেন্ট বোর্ড উচ্চ বিদ্যালয়, রাজেন্দ্রপুর · Gazipur Sadar | 1.8 km | Map |
| College | BIPSOT, Rajendrapur Cantt · Gazipur Sadar | 2.1 km | Map |
| Police station | Hotapara Police Station, Hotapara, Gazipur · Gazipur Sadar | 4.5 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gazipur Sadar Upazila

Places mapped inside Gazipur Sadar Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 6
- Banks 4
- Petrol pumps 3
- Hotels 11
- Shopping malls 2
- Schools 15
- Colleges and universities 9
- Pharmacies 5
- Restaurants 20
- Police stations 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other upazilas in Gazipur District
- Gazipur City Corporation
- Kaliakair
- Kaliganj
- Kapasia
- Sreepur

## Quick answers
- Where is Gazipur Sadar Upazila? In Gazipur District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
- What is the population of Gazipur Sadar Upazila? 3,925,199 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gazipur Sadar Upazila? About 27 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gazipur Sadar Upazila? About 28,446 people per km²
- What borders Gazipur Sadar Upazila? Gazipur City Corporation Upazila, Kaliakair Upazila, Kaliganj Upazila and Sreepur Upazila
- What is there to see in Gazipur Sadar Upazila? Bhawal National Park, Rajendra Eco Resort
- What time zone is Gazipur Sadar Upazila in? UTC+6
- What currency is used in Gazipur Sadar Upazila? Taka (BDT)
- What language is spoken in Gazipur Sadar Upazila? Bengali, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gazipur Sadar Upazila? 36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gazipur Sadar Upazila? Settlements lie between 8 m and 22 m
- What is the best time to visit Gazipur Sadar Upazila? November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Gazipur Sadar Upazila? মনিপুর পপুলার হাসপাতাল এন্ড ডিজিটাল ডায়াগনস্টিক সেন্টার।, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Gazipur Sadar Upazila? NRB Bank Limited, about 4.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Gazipur Sadar Upazila? City Bank ATM, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gazipur Sadar Upazila? H S Enterprise CNG Station, about 3.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Gazipur Sadar Upazila? 6 mapped
- How many banks are in Gazipur Sadar Upazila? 4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Gazipur Sadar Upazila? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gazipur Sadar Upazila? BD30330030 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Upazila
- Area: 138.0 km²
- P-code: BD30330030
- District: Gazipur District

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