Upazila · Sirajganj District
# Sirajganj Sadar Upazila

Sirajganj Sadar Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Sirajganj District, Rajshahi Division. It had an estimated 613,241 people in 2022 on 325 km² (about 1,884 per km²). 82 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 155 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 613,241 people (2022)
- 325 km²
- 155 mapped services
- 19 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila?

Sirajganj Sadar Upazila had an estimated 613,241 people in 2022 — 17.8% of Sirajganj District, 20th of 406 upazilas. There are 1,041 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Sirajganj District figure of 1,050). Spread over 325 km², that is about 1,884 people per km², 41st of 406 upazilas.

26.2% of people are children under 15 and 6.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 29 across Sirajganj District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people.
- 0–4 52,322
- 5–9 55,017
- 10–14 53,179
- 15–19 50,655
- 20–24 55,632
- 25–29 50,943
- 30–34 46,577
- 35–39 44,315
- 40–44 41,474
- 45–49 37,864
- 50–54 33,486
- 55–59 27,692
- 60–64 22,090
- 65–69 16,302
- 70–74 11,818
- 75–79 7,321
- 80+ 6,554

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

## Where is Sirajganj Sadar Upazila?

Sirajganj Sadar Upazila lies in Sirajganj District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. It borders 8 other upazilas: Belkuchi Upazila, Bhuanpur Upazila, Dhunat Upazila, Kalihati Upazila, Kamarkhanda Upazila, Kazipur Upazila, Rayganj Upazila and Sarishabari Upazila. By area it is the 144th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 13.0% of Sirajganj District. The centre of Sirajganj Sadar Upazila is about 114 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 24.4943° N, 89.6896° E.

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

## Things to see in and around Sirajganj Sadar Upazila

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila: 2 monuments.
- Shaheed Minar · monument
- Shahid Minar · monument

### Nearby, outside Sirajganj Sadar Upazila
- Mumtaz Fakir High School Shaheed Minar, Monument maker · monument, Bhuanpur 16 km
- Jamuna Resort · attraction, Kalihati 17 km
- Jamuna Resort Wild Life Meseum · museum, Kalihati 17 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: Sirajganj 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 102 km
- Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) · Rajshahi 109 km

### Nearest railway station

Sirajganj Ghat (Sirajganj Sadar), about 2.5 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:11) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:37, sunset around 17:15).

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 Sirajganj Sadar Upazila

Open gazetteers list 82 villages, towns and localities in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila. The largest with a recorded population: Sirajganj (127,481). Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 22 m above sea level (median 19 m).
- Amlapara
- Bahirgola
- Bania Potti
- Baoitara
- Bhangabari
- Biralakuthi
- Bohuli
- Bonbaria
- Borogola Potti
- Borokandi
- Bāgbāti
- Bāhuka
- Chandidas Ganti
- Chhatiantoli
- Chhāngācha
- Chok Kobdaspara
- Dattabari
- Dhanbondi
- Dhitpurka
- Dhukuria
- Diar Dhangora
- Dighalkandi
- Digrir Char
- Ekdala
- Ekdala Punorbashon
- Ekdāla
- Foria Potti
- Fulbari
- Fulkocha
- Ghosh Para
- Gobindapatal
- Goshala Potti
- Goylapara
- Hossainpur
- Hut Boyra
- Janpur
- Jublee Bagan
- Jāmtaildās
- Kacharipara
- Kalia Horipur
- Kandapara
- Katenga
- Khalifa Potti
- Khidir
- Khoksābāri
- Khudro Katenga
- Kobdaspara
- Kodda
- Kolgoyla
- Konaganti
- Kālia Haripur
- Mahmudpur
- Malshapara
- Marowari Potti
- Masumpur
- Mechhra
- Mirpur
- Mohes kanga
- Moktarpara
- Niamatpur
- Patila Potti
- Purba Mohanpur
- Pānch Thākuri
- Raghunathpur
- Rahmatganj
- Rail Gate
- Ramgati
- Raypur
- Saidābād
- Shialkol
- Shilonda
- Singair Beel
- Sirajganj
- Siālkol
- Sodanandopur
- Soya Gobinda
- Soyadhangora
- Soydabad
- Telkupi
- Tentulia
- Ukilpara
- Uttor Soyadhangora

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Sirajganj Sadar Upazila

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

### Getting around

3 railway stations.
- Sirajganj Raipur Railroad Station
- Sirājganj Bahirgola
- Sirājganj 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 Sirajganj Sadar Upazila and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Sirajganj District, the warmest month is May (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 1,699 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (326 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 | 9 |
| Feb | 21 | 14 |
| Mar | 27 | 33 |
| Apr | 30 | 112 |
| May | 31 | 207 |
| Jun | 30 | 288 |
| Jul | 29 | 326 |
| Aug | 29 | 270 |
| Sep | 28 | 253 |
| Oct | 26 | 166 |
| Nov | 22 | 12 |
| Dec | 18 | 8 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sirajganj Sadar Upazila
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | এখানে চাঁদা তোলা হয় · Sirajganj Sadar | 3.1 km | Map |
| Bank | Zamuna River Bank · Sirajganj Sadar | 2.9 km | Map |
| ATM | Islami Bank ATM · Sarishabari | 24 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | cng station · Sirajganj Sadar | 4.9 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hotel Anik · Sirajganj Sadar | 4.3 km | Map |
| Mall | Zaman Complex · Sirajganj Sadar | 4.3 km | Map |
| School | Char Khokshabari High School · Sirajganj Sadar | 1.1 km | Map |
| College | Sirajgonj Sadar Technical School & College · Sirajganj Sadar | 0.7 km | Map |
| Police station | সদর থানা মোড়, সিরাজগঞ্জ। · Sirajganj Sadar | 4.2 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 Sirajganj Sadar Upazila

Places mapped inside Sirajganj Sadar Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 25
- Banks 9
- Petrol pumps 5
- Hotels 5
- Shopping malls 5
- Schools 36
- Colleges and universities 34
- Cinemas 2
- Pharmacies 4
- Restaurants 24
- Police stations 3
- Dental clinics 3

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 Sirajganj District
- Belkuchi
- Chouhali
- Kamarkhanda
- Kazipur
- Rayganj
- Shahjadpur
- Tarash
- Ullapara

## Quick answers
- Where is Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? In Sirajganj District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh
- What is the population of Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? 613,241 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? About 29 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? About 1,884 people per km²
- What borders Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? Belkuchi Upazila, Bhuanpur Upazila, Dhunat Upazila, Kalihati Upazila, Kamarkhanda Upazila, Kazipur Upazila, Rayganj Upazila and Sarishabari Upazila
- What is there to see in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? Shaheed Minar, Shahid Minar
- What time zone is Sirajganj Sadar Upazila in? UTC+6
- What currency is used in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? Taka (BDT)
- What language is spoken in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? Bengali, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? 82 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? Settlements lie between 8 m and 22 m
- What is the best time to visit Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? এখানে চাঁদা তোলা হয়, about 3.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? Zamuna River Bank, about 2.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? Islami Bank ATM, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? cng station, about 4.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? 25 mapped
- How many banks are in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? 9 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? 5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sirajganj Sadar Upazila? BD50880078 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Upazila
- Area: 325.5 km²
- P-code: BD50880078
- District: Sirajganj District

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