# Sherpur Upazila Upazila, Bogura District, Rajshahi Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/bogura/sherpur/ Upazila · Bogura District # Sherpur Upazila Sherpur Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Bogura District, Rajshahi Division. It had an estimated **373,316 people** in 2022 on 297 km² (about 1,257 per km²). 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 159 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 373,316people (2022) - 297km² - 159mapped services - 20 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Sherpur Upazila? Sherpur Upazila had an estimated **373,316 people** in 2022 — 10.1% of Bogura District, 95th of 406 upazilas. There are 1,079 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bogura District figure of 1,049). Spread over 297 km², that is about **1,257 people per km²**, 134th of 406 upazilas. 22.3% of people are children under 15 and 8.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 32 across Bogura District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people. 0–4 ****27,727** 5–9 ****27,570** 10–14 ****27,931** 15–19 ****26,092** 20–24 ****29,665** 25–29 ****32,534** 30–34 ****31,688** 35–39 ****31,254** 40–44 ****27,169** 45–49 ****26,276** 50–54 ****20,947** 55–59 ****19,696** 60–64 ****13,836** 65–69 ****12,482** 70–74 ****7,847** 75–79 ****6,118** 80+ ****4,484** 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 Sherpur Upazila? Sherpur Upazila lies in [Bogura District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/bogura/), [Rajshahi Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 6 other upazilas: [Dhunat Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/bogura/dhunat/), [Nandigram Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/bogura/nandigram/), [Rayganj Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/sirajganj/rayganj/), [Shajahanpur Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/bogura/shajahanpur/), [Singra Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/natore/singra/) and [Tarash Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/sirajganj/tarash/). By area it is the 188th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 10.1% of [Bogura District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/rajshahi/bogura/). The centre of Sherpur Upazila is about 143 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 24.6287° N, 89.4226° 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 Sherpur Upazila ### Nearby, outside Sherpur Upazila - Parent's Rrecreation · theme park, Shajahanpur15 km - Army Tank statue, Historical landmark · castle or fort, Shajahanpur15 km - Bijayangan Museum বিজয়াঙ্গন মুক্তিযুদ্ধ যাদুঘর · museum, Shajahanpur15 km - Baburpukur Massacre Memorial · memorial, Shajahanpur15 km - Army APC Statue আর্মি এপিসি মূর্তি · castle or fort, Shajahanpur16 km - Central Shaheed Minar · memorial, Nandigram17 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: Sherpur 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 - Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) · Rajshahi84 km - Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) · Dhaka132 km ### Nearest railway station Bogura Railway Station (Bogura Sadar), about 25 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:12) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:38, sunset around 17:16). 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 Sherpur Upazila Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Sherpur Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 16 m and 22 m above sea level (median 20 m). - Bhawānīpur - Bonga - Chandaikona - Chāmor Pāthālia - Dari Khāga - Ghāsuria - Gonārta - Kaliyān - Kella - Khurta - Khāmārkāndi - Kohitkol - Krishnapur - Kusumb - Kādi Mukunda - Nijhuri - Pāik Pāthālia - Rājāpur - Sherpur - Sāhānagar - Udgaon - রাণীরহাট 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 Sherpur Upazila and the best time to visit Using the climate of Bogura District, the warmest month is May (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 1,792 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (341 mm) and the driest Dec (5 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 9 Feb 21 14 Mar 26 30 Apr 30 117 May 31 221 Jun 30 313 Jul 29 341 Aug 29 286 Sep 28 278 Oct 26 170 Nov 22 8 Dec 18 5 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sherpur Upazila Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Sherpur Islami Hospital · Sherpur 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.62992&mlon=89.43639#map=17/24.62992/89.43639) Bank Trust Bank Limited · Sherpur 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.65375&mlon=89.42374#map=17/24.65375/89.42374) ATM Dutch Bangla Bank · Sherpur 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.66884&mlon=89.41743#map=17/24.66884/89.41743) Petrol pump BM Autogas Filling Station, Gas station · Sherpur 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.62907&mlon=89.43626#map=17/24.62907/89.43626) Hotel Makkah Hotel · Sherpur 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.60573&mlon=89.44422#map=17/24.60573/89.44422) Mall Sherpur Plaza · Sherpur 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.67012&mlon=89.41724#map=17/24.67012/89.41724) School Talta High School · Sherpur 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.61827&mlon=89.42429#map=17/24.61827/89.42429) College Rural Development Academy Laboratory School & College, Bogra · Sherpur 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.62340&mlon=89.43820#map=17/24.62340/89.43820) Police station Dhunat Police Station · Dhunat 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.69029&mlon=89.53254#map=17/24.69029/89.53254) 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 Sherpur Upazila Places mapped inside Sherpur Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals16 - Banks20 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps13 - Hotels6 - Shopping malls4 - Schools47 - Colleges and universities13 - Pharmacies14 - Restaurants25 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 Bogura District - Adamdighi - Bogura Sadar - Dhunat - Dupchachia - Gabtali - Kahaloo - Nandigram - Sariakandi - Shajahanpur - Shibganj - Sonatala ## Quick answers - Where is Sherpur Upazila?In Bogura District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh - What is the population of Sherpur Upazila?373,316 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Sherpur Upazila?About 32 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Sherpur Upazila?About 1,257 people per km² - What borders Sherpur Upazila?Dhunat Upazila, Nandigram Upazila, Rayganj Upazila, Shajahanpur Upazila, Singra Upazila and Tarash Upazila - What is there to see in Sherpur Upazila?Parent's Rrecreation, Army Tank statue, Historical landmark, Bijayangan Museum বিজয়াঙ্গন মুক্তিযুদ্ধ যাদুঘর, Baburpukur Massacre Memorial - What time zone is Sherpur Upazila in?UTC+6 - What currency is used in Sherpur Upazila?Taka (BDT) - What language is spoken in Sherpur Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sherpur Upazila?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sherpur Upazila?Settlements lie between 16 m and 22 m - What is the best time to visit Sherpur Upazila?November to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Sherpur Upazila?Sherpur Islami Hospital, about 1.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Sherpur Upazila?Trust Bank Limited, about 2.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Sherpur Upazila?Dutch Bangla Bank, about 4.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sherpur Upazila?BM Autogas Filling Station, Gas station, about 1.4 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Sherpur Upazila?16 mapped - How many banks are in Sherpur Upazila?20 mapped - How many ATMs are in Sherpur Upazila?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Sherpur Upazila?13 mapped - What is the P-code of Sherpur Upazila?BD50100088 (OCHA common operational dataset)