# Bakshiganj Upazila Upazila, Jamalpur District – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/jamalpur/bakshiganj/

Upazila · Jamalpur District 

# Bakshiganj Upazila

Bakshiganj Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Jamalpur District, Mymensingh Division. It had an estimated **260,781 people** in 2022 on 206 km² (about 1,268 per km²). 98 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 260,781people (2022)
- 206km²
- 25mapped services
- 25 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Bakshiganj Upazila?

Bakshiganj Upazila had an estimated **260,781 people** in 2022 — 10.9% of Jamalpur District, 219th of 406 upazilas. There are 1,100 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Jamalpur District figure of 1,103). Spread over 206 km², that is about **1,268 people per km²**, 131st of 406 upazilas.

29.4% of people are children under 15 and 7.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 31 across Jamalpur District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****27,270**

5–9 ****26,706**

10–14 ****22,756**

15–19 ****17,256**

20–24 ****17,659**

25–29 ****19,815**

30–34 ****19,618**

35–39 ****19,076**

40–44 ****17,390**

45–49 ****15,718**

50–54 ****14,908**

55–59 ****12,020**

60–64 ****10,203**

65–69 ****7,816**

70–74 ****5,981**

75–79 ****3,798**

80+ ****2,791**

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 Bakshiganj Upazila?

Bakshiganj Upazila lies in [Jamalpur District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/jamalpur/), [Mymensingh Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 3 other upazilas: [Dewanganj Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/jamalpur/dewanganj/), [Islampur Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/jamalpur/islampur/) and [Sreebardi Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/sherpur/sreebardi/). By area it is the 337th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 10.0% of [Jamalpur District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/jamalpur/). The centre of Bakshiganj Upazila is about 176 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. It is about 34 km from Jamālpur, the main town of Jamalpur District. The centre point is at 25.2144° N, 89.8522° 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 Bakshiganj Upazila

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Bakshiganj Upazila: 1 memorial.

- Shahid Minar · memorial

### Nearby, outside Bakshiganj Upazila

- Shahid Minar · monument, Dewanganj10 km
- islampur shohidminar · memorial, Islampur16 km
- Gajni Obakask Kendro · attraction, Jhenaigati20 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: Bakshiganj 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

- Saidpur Airport (SPD) · Saidpur112 km
- Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) · Rajshahi152 km

### Nearest railway station

Dewangonj Railway Station (Dewanganj), about 12 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:09) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:38, sunset around 17:13).

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 Bakshiganj Upazila

Open gazetteers list **98 villages, towns and localities** in Bakshiganj Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 19 m and 46 m above sea level (median 25 m).

- Alirpara
- Aoulpara
- Bagār Cha
- Bakshinganj
- Balurgram
- Baniar Char
- Batra Jaori
- Batrajur
- Battajore
- Battajur
- Betmari
- Bhanua Kamalpur
- Binoder Char
- Birmarir Char
- Bālujuri
- Chandrabaj
- Char Airmair
- Char Kauria
- Chhan Kanda
- Dakshin
- Daripura
- Datter Char
- Dhaiar Cha
- Dhanua
- Dharar Char
- Doripara
- Dumurtala
- Gedra
- Ghasirpara
- Goalgaon
- Goatgaoh
- Gopalpur
- Gosalgaon
- Gughra
- Jadur Cha
- Jalar Char
- Jalāpara
- Jankipur
- Jaqirpara
- Jengnathpāra
- Jengrumari
- Jhalar Char
- Jighatala
- Junai Bari
- Kahimpur
- Kalkihara
- Kamaler Barti
- Kamalpur
- Khetar Char
- Kheter Char
- Khewar Char
- Khāsergram
- Kushalnagar
- Kāmālpur
- Lauchapara
- Lāuchapra
- Mab Char
- Madarer Char
- Maichanir Char
- Majgeara
- Malir Char
- Mamdamari
- Manjalia
- Medarer Char
- Meraatpara
- Merur Char
- Mesher Char
- Mira Char
- Nayapara
- Nilakhia
- Nilakshmia
- Paglapara
- Pakhimara
- Palastoia
- Palāshtala
- Pantipara
- Paschim Kamaner Barti
- Rabiar Char
- Rajendraganj
- Ramrampur
- Sadhar Char
- Sadhupara
- Sadhurpara
- Sajinara
- Sarmara
- Satanipara
- Sathurpara
- Sheker Char
- Simarpar
- Surjyanagar
- Tailapara
- Tangaripara
- Tengramari
- Thakur Para
- Thandarbanda
- Tukkar Char
- Tungrapara
- Uthenurpāra

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).

## Weather in Bakshiganj Upazila and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Jamalpur District, the warmest month is May (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 2,184 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (405 mm) and the driest Dec (8 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 44 

Apr 29 169 

May 30 289 

Jun 29 392 

Jul 29 405 

Aug 28 331 

Sep 28 312 

Oct 26 191 

Nov 22 12 

Dec 18 8 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bakshiganj Upazila

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bakshiganj General Hospital · Bakshiganj 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=25.17767&mlon=89.87056#map=17/25.17767/89.87056) 

Bank Sonali Bank · Bakshiganj 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=25.18595&mlon=89.87040#map=17/25.18595/89.87040) 

ATM Sonali Bank · Bakshiganj 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=25.18482&mlon=89.86869#map=17/25.18482/89.86869) 

Petrol pump Nagar Hat, Gas station · Jhenaigati 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=25.16875&mlon=90.06152#map=17/25.16875/90.06152) 

Hotel অতিথি হোটেল এন্ড রেষ্টুরেন্ট · Dewanganj 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=25.16484&mlon=89.76542#map=17/25.16484/89.76542) 

Mall MS/Sayem Garment And Telecom, Shopping mall · Jhenaigati 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=25.18545&mlon=90.06798#map=17/25.18545/90.06798) 

School পূর্ব বাংগালপাড়া আদর্শ উচ্চ বিদ্যালয় · Bakshiganj 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=25.20712&mlon=89.86475#map=17/25.20712/89.86475) 

College Bakshiganj Govt. Kiamat Ullah College · Bakshiganj 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=25.18601&mlon=89.86938#map=17/25.18601/89.86938) 

Police station Bakshigonj Police Station · Bakshiganj 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=25.17624&mlon=89.86697#map=17/25.17624/89.86697) 

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 Bakshiganj Upazila

Places mapped inside Bakshiganj Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals2
- Banks2
- ATMs1
- Schools13
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants5
- Police stations1

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 Jamalpur District

- Dewanganj
- Islampur
- Jamalpur Sadar
- Madarganj
- Melandaha
- Sarishabari

## Quick answers

- Where is Bakshiganj Upazila?In Jamalpur District, Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh
- What is the population of Bakshiganj Upazila?260,781 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Bakshiganj Upazila?About 30 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Bakshiganj Upazila?About 1,268 people per km²
- What borders Bakshiganj Upazila?Dewanganj Upazila, Islampur Upazila and Sreebardi Upazila
- What is there to see in Bakshiganj Upazila?Shahid Minar
- What time zone is Bakshiganj Upazila in?UTC+6
- What currency is used in Bakshiganj Upazila?Taka (BDT)
- What language is spoken in Bakshiganj Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bakshiganj Upazila?98 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bakshiganj Upazila?Settlements lie between 19 m and 46 m
- What is the best time to visit Bakshiganj Upazila?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bakshiganj Upazila?Bakshiganj General Hospital, about 4.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bakshiganj Upazila?Sonali Bank, about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bakshiganj Upazila?Sonali Bank, about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bakshiganj Upazila?Nagar Hat, Gas station, about 22 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Bakshiganj Upazila?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Bakshiganj Upazila?2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Bakshiganj Upazila?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bakshiganj Upazila?BD45390007 (OCHA common operational dataset)