# Gopalpur Upazila Upazila, Tangail District, Dhaka Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/tangail/gopalpur/ Upazila · Tangail District # Gopalpur Upazila Gopalpur Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Tangail District, Dhaka Division. It had an estimated **218,078 people** in 2022 on 193 km² (about 1,132 per km²). 19 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 26 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 218,078people (2022) - 193km² - 26mapped services - 18 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Gopalpur Upazila? Gopalpur Upazila had an estimated **218,078 people** in 2022 — 5.7% of Tangail District, 262nd of 406 upazilas. There are 1,122 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Tangail District figure of 1,123). Spread over 193 km², that is about **1,132 people per km²**, 169th of 406 upazilas. 23.2% of people are children under 15 and 10.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 32 across Tangail District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people. 0–4 ****16,385** 5–9 ****17,167** 10–14 ****16,994** 15–19 ****14,937** 20–24 ****16,386** 25–29 ****16,206** 30–34 ****16,126** 35–39 ****16,108** 40–44 ****15,925** 45–49 ****15,081** 50–54 ****13,273** 55–59 ****11,765** 60–64 ****9,688** 65–69 ****8,314** 70–74 ****6,163** 75–79 ****4,045** 80+ ****3,515** Source: [UNFPA and US Census Bureau (USCB) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-bgd). ## Where is Gopalpur Upazila? Gopalpur Upazila lies in [Tangail District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/tangail/), [Dhaka Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 5 other upazilas: [Bhuanpur Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/tangail/bhuanpur/), [Dhanbari Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/tangail/dhanbari/), [Ghatail Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/tangail/ghatail/), [Madhupur Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/tangail/madhupur/) and [Sarishabari Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/jamalpur/sarishabari/). By area it is the 358th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 5.7% of [Tangail District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/dhaka/tangail/). The centre of Gopalpur Upazila is about 109 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 24.5724° N, 89.9018° E. Source: [Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-bgd). ## Things to see in and around Gopalpur Upazila ### Nearby, outside Gopalpur Upazila - Mumtaz Fakir High School Shaheed Minar, Monument maker · monument, Bhuanpur19 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Gopalpur Upazila - Time zoneUTC+6, no daylight saving · Asia/Dhaka - CurrencyTaka (BDT) - Country calling code+880 - LanguagesBengali, English - Plug typesType A, C, G, K · 220 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format4 digits (####) ### Nearest airports - Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) · Dhaka95 km - Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) · Rajshahi131 km ### Nearest railway station Hemnagar Railway Station (Gopalpur), about 4.3 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:10) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:36, sunset around 17:14). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). 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 Gopalpur Upazila Open gazetteers list **19 villages, towns and localities** in Gopalpur Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 22 m above sea level (median 18 m). - Alamnagar - Bāgua - Bāiskhāil - Chakbaruna - Chātutia - DhopāKānda - Gopalpur - Gopālpur - Hadira - Hemnagar - Hādira - Jhāoāil - Jogatpura - Mohonpur - Nagda Simla - Nagdha Simla - Panchās - Shemlāpāra - Ālamnagar Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Gopalpur Upazila Named natural and historic features inside Gopalpur Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Atrai River Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Gopalpur Upazila and the best time to visit Using the climate of Tangail District, the warmest month is May (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 2,066 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (387 mm) and the driest Dec (11 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 17 12 Feb 21 18 Mar 26 45 Apr 30 156 May 30 274 Jun 29 362 Jul 29 387 Aug 29 315 Sep 28 286 Oct 26 184 Nov 22 17 Dec 18 11 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Gopalpur Upazila Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital জমজম জেনারেল হাসপাতাল - Zamzam General Hospital · Gopalpur 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.57057&mlon=89.90469#map=17/24.57057/89.90469) Bank Krishi Bank · Gopalpur 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.61427&mlon=89.91711#map=17/24.61427/89.91711) ATM Islami Bank ATM · Sarishabari 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.67619&mlon=89.82615#map=17/24.67619/89.82615) Petrol pump Titus Filling Station, Gas station · Dhanbari 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.67174&mlon=89.95497#map=17/24.67174/89.95497) Hotel Nawab Ali Hasan Ali Royal Resort, Dhanbari, Tangail, Bangladesh. · Dhanbari 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.66670&mlon=89.96671#map=17/24.66670/89.96671) Mall Al-Amin Senetary Center, Shopping mall · Dhanbari 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.63260&mlon=89.97561#map=17/24.63260/89.97561) School জামিয়া নিযামিয়া সিদ্দীকিয়া বরুরিয়া-গোপালপুর-টাংগাইল · Gopalpur 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.57057&mlon=89.90469#map=17/24.57057/89.90469) College Gopalpur College · Gopalpur 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.55507&mlon=89.93017#map=17/24.55507/89.93017) Police station গোপালপুর থানা, টাঙ্গাইল Gopalpur Police Station, Tangail · Gopalpur 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.57057&mlon=89.90469#map=17/24.57057/89.90469) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gopalpur Upazila Places mapped inside Gopalpur Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals5 - Banks1 - Schools14 - Colleges and universities3 - Cinemas1 - Police stations2 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other upazilas in Tangail District - Basail - Bhuanpur - Delduar - Dhanbari - Ghatail - Kalihati - Madhupur - Mirzapur - Nagarpur - Sakhipur - Tangail Sadar ## Quick answers - Where is Gopalpur Upazila?In Tangail District, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh - What is the population of Gopalpur Upazila?218,078 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Gopalpur Upazila?About 33 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Gopalpur Upazila?About 1,132 people per km² - What borders Gopalpur Upazila?Bhuanpur Upazila, Dhanbari Upazila, Ghatail Upazila, Madhupur Upazila and Sarishabari Upazila - What is there to see in Gopalpur Upazila?Mumtaz Fakir High School Shaheed Minar, Monument maker - What time zone is Gopalpur Upazila in?UTC+6 - What currency is used in Gopalpur Upazila?Taka (BDT) - What language is spoken in Gopalpur Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Gopalpur Upazila?19 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Gopalpur Upazila?Settlements lie between 8 m and 22 m - What is the best time to visit Gopalpur Upazila?November to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Gopalpur Upazila?জমজম জেনারেল হাসপাতাল - Zamzam General Hospital, about 0.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Gopalpur Upazila?Krishi Bank, about 4.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Gopalpur Upazila?Islami Bank ATM, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Gopalpur Upazila?Titus Filling Station, Gas station, about 12 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Gopalpur Upazila?5 mapped - How many banks are in Gopalpur Upazila?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Gopalpur Upazila?BD30930038 (OCHA common operational dataset)