Upazila · Jamalpur District
# Sarishabari Upazila

Sarishabari Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Jamalpur District, Mymensingh Division. It had an estimated 318,699 people in 2022 on 262 km² (about 1,218 per km²). 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 50 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 318,699 people (2022)
- 262 km²
- 50 mapped services
- 21 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Sarishabari Upazila?

Sarishabari Upazila had an estimated 318,699 people in 2022 — 13.3% of Jamalpur District, 139th of 406 upazilas. There are 1,116 women for every 1,000 men (above the Jamalpur District figure of 1,103). Spread over 262 km², that is about 1,218 people per km², 145th of 406 upazilas.

24.9% of people are children under 15 and 8.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 31 across Jamalpur District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people.
- 0–4 25,696
- 5–9 27,631
- 10–14 25,988
- 15–19 21,892
- 20–24 23,086
- 25–29 23,919
- 30–34 24,045
- 35–39 23,965
- 40–44 23,332
- 45–49 21,882
- 50–54 19,580
- 55–59 16,174
- 60–64 13,368
- 65–69 10,228
- 70–74 8,233
- 75–79 5,359
- 80+ 4,321

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

## Where is Sarishabari Upazila?

Sarishabari Upazila lies in Jamalpur District, Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. It borders 8 other upazilas: Bhuanpur Upazila, Dhanbari Upazila, Gopalpur Upazila, Jamalpur Sadar Upazila, Kazipur Upazila, Madarganj Upazila, Sariakandi Upazila and Sirajganj Sadar Upazila. By area it is the 242nd largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 12.7% of Jamalpur District. The centre of Sarishabari Upazila is about 127 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. It is about 25 km from Jamālpur, the main town of Jamalpur District. The centre point is at 24.7216° N, 89.8306° E.

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

## Things to see in and around Sarishabari Upazila

### Nearby, outside Sarishabari Upazila
- গান্ধী আশ্রম · museum, Melandaha 16 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: Sarishabari 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 113 km
- Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) · Rajshahi 127 km

### Nearest railway station

Boira (Sarishabari), about 1.7 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:10) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:37, sunset around 17:14).

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 Sarishabari Upazila

Open gazetteers list 27 villages, towns and localities in Sarishabari Upazila. The largest with a recorded population: Sarishābāri (81,325). Settlements here lie between about 18 m and 23 m above sea level (median 21 m).
- Aona
- Bausi
- Bhatara
- Bālia
- Bāngāli
- Chāpārkona
- Dayālpur
- Doail
- Doāil
- Hashra Majalia
- Kamrabad
- Kawamara
- Mahadan Union
- Majalia
- Mujāhāta
- Paiska
- Panchashi Bazar
- Pingga
- Pingna
- Pogadigha
- Pugaldigha
- Sarishabari
- Sarishābāri
- Satpoa
- Simla Monohar
- Tarakandi
- Tetultola Bazar

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Sarishabari Upazila

Named natural and historic features inside Sarishabari Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Getting around

1 railway station.
- Jagannāthganj Ghāt

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Sarishabari 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sarishabari Upazila
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | হিউম্যান ডায়াগনোষ্টিক সেন্টার · Sarishabari | 2.2 km | Map |
| Bank | Rupali Bank Limited · Sarishabari | 1.9 km | Map |
| ATM | Islami Bank ATM · Sarishabari | 5.1 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Nurjahan Filling Station · Sarishabari | 2.0 km | Map |
| Hotel | Dhanbari Nawab Palace, Tangail · Dhanbari | 12 km | Map |
| Mall | Takuriya Shoping Complex, Shopping mall · Dhanbari | 13 km | Map |
| School | Rudra Boira Girl's High School · Sarishabari | 1.6 km | Map |
| College | Sarishabari Mahmuda Salam Mohila College · Sarishabari | 1.0 km | Map |
| Police station | Tarakandi Police Station · Sarishabari | 5.0 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 Sarishabari Upazila

Places mapped inside Sarishabari Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 2
- Banks 9
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 1
- Schools 21
- Colleges and universities 9
- Cinemas 1
- Restaurants 2
- Police stations 3
- Dental clinics 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 Jamalpur District
- Bakshiganj
- Dewanganj
- Islampur
- Jamalpur Sadar
- Madarganj
- Melandaha

## Quick answers
- Where is Sarishabari Upazila? In Jamalpur District, Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh
- What is the population of Sarishabari Upazila? 318,699 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sarishabari Upazila? About 32 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sarishabari Upazila? About 1,218 people per km²
- What borders Sarishabari Upazila? Bhuanpur Upazila, Dhanbari Upazila, Gopalpur Upazila, Jamalpur Sadar Upazila, Kazipur Upazila, Madarganj Upazila, Sariakandi Upazila and Sirajganj Sadar Upazila
- What is there to see in Sarishabari Upazila? গান্ধী আশ্রম
- What time zone is Sarishabari Upazila in? UTC+6
- What currency is used in Sarishabari Upazila? Taka (BDT)
- What language is spoken in Sarishabari Upazila? Bengali, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sarishabari Upazila? 27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sarishabari Upazila? Settlements lie between 18 m and 23 m
- What is the best time to visit Sarishabari Upazila? November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sarishabari Upazila? হিউম্যান ডায়াগনোষ্টিক সেন্টার, about 2.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sarishabari Upazila? Rupali Bank Limited, about 1.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Sarishabari Upazila? Islami Bank ATM, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sarishabari Upazila? Nurjahan Filling Station, about 2.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Sarishabari Upazila? 2 mapped
- How many banks are in Sarishabari Upazila? 9 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Sarishabari Upazila? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Sarishabari Upazila? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sarishabari Upazila? BD45390085 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Upazila
- Area: 261.6 km²
- P-code: BD45390085
- District: Jamalpur District

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/jamalpur/sarishabari/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.
