# Jamalganj Upazila Upazila, Sunamganj District, Sylhet Division > Source: https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/sunamganj/jamalganj/ Upazila · Sunamganj District # Jamalganj Upazila Jamalganj Upazila is an upazila (sub-district) of Bangladesh in Sunamganj District, Sylhet Division. It had an estimated **194,986 people** in 2022 on 334 km² (about 583 per km²). 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 16 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 194,986people (2022) - 334km² - 16mapped services - 13 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Jamalganj Upazila? Jamalganj Upazila had an estimated **194,986 people** in 2022 — 6.6% of Sunamganj District, 283rd of 406 upazilas. There are 1,023 women for every 1,000 men (below the Sunamganj District figure of 1,049). Spread over 334 km², that is about **583 people per km²**, 362nd of 406 upazilas. 33.1% of people are children under 15 and 7.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Sunamganj District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 67 children and older people. 0–4 ****24,782** 5–9 ****21,574** 10–14 ****18,098** 15–19 ****15,726** 20–24 ****15,592** 25–29 ****14,583** 30–34 ****13,451** 35–39 ****12,366** 40–44 ****11,530** 45–49 ****9,674** 50–54 ****9,713** 55–59 ****6,569** 60–64 ****7,235** 65–69 ****4,835** 70–74 ****4,527** 75–79 ****2,308** 80+ ****2,423** 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 Jamalganj Upazila? Jamalganj Upazila lies in [Sunamganj District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/sunamganj/), [Sylhet Division](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/), [Bangladesh](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/). It borders 9 other upazilas: [Bishwambharpur Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/sunamganj/bishwambharpur/), [Derai Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/sunamganj/derai/), [Dharmapasha Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/sunamganj/dharmapasha/), [Khaliajuri Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/netrakona/khaliajuri/), [Madhyanagar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/sunamganj/madhyanagar/), [Mohanganj Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/mymensingh/netrakona/mohanganj/), [Shantiganj Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/sunamganj/shantiganj/), [Sunamganj Sadar Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/sunamganj/sunamganj-sadar/) and [Tahirpur Upazila](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/sunamganj/tahirpur/). By area it is the 134th largest of 507 upazilas in Bangladesh. It covers 9.1% of [Sunamganj District](https://wherepedia.org/bangladesh/sylhet/sunamganj/). The centre of Jamalganj Upazila is about 160 km in a straight line from Dhaka, the capital. The centre point is at 24.9559° N, 91.2033° 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 Jamalganj Upazila ### Nearby, outside Jamalganj Upazila - Saifur Tree Nursery · nature reserve, Dharmapasha4.5 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: Jamalganj 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 - Osmany International Airport (ZYL) · Sylhet67 km - Shillong Airport (SHL) · Shillong114 km ### Nearest railway station Mohanganj Railway Station (Mohanganj), about 25 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:04) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:32, sunset around 17:08). 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 Jamalganj Upazila Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in Jamalganj Upazila. Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 16 m above sea level (median 13 m). - Beheli - Bhimkhali - Durlabhpur - Fenarbak - Jamalganj - Kāminipur - Kāsipur - Lālpur - Mulinagar - Rāmnagar - Sachna - Sachna Bazar - Sukdebpur 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 Jamalganj Upazila Named natural and historic features inside Jamalganj Upazila, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams; 1 lake. - Nawa River - Pangna Bīl - Rokti Nadi - Sudebpur 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 Jamalganj Upazila and the best time to visit Using the climate of Sunamganj District, the warmest month is Jun (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (17 °C). About 3,585 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (679 mm) and the driest Jan (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 11 Feb 21 33 Mar 25 92 Apr 27 358 May 28 516 Jun 28 679 Jul 28 670 Aug 28 528 Sep 28 423 Oct 26 232 Nov 22 23 Dec 19 19 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Jamalganj Upazila Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Jamalganj Upazila Health Complex · Jamalganj 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.99879&mlon=91.23560#map=17/24.99879/91.23560) Bank Sonali Bank Limited · Jamalganj 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=25.00172&mlon=91.23590#map=17/25.00172/91.23590) ATM Dutch Bangla Bank Limited Atm · Madan 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.71678&mlon=90.95059#map=17/24.71678/90.95059) Petrol pump Derai Point · Sunamganj Sadar 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.97187&mlon=91.39271#map=17/24.97187/91.39271) Hotel খরচার হাওর, বিশ্বম্ভরপুর, সুনামগঞ্জ · Bishwambharpur 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=25.09138&mlon=91.29521#map=17/25.09138/91.29521) Mall সংবাদপুর বাজার(মান্নানঘাঁট) · Jamalganj 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.93827&mlon=91.16710#map=17/24.93827/91.16710) School আলহাজ্ব ঝুনু মিয়া হাইস্কুল · Jamalganj 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.96566&mlon=91.19210#map=17/24.96566/91.19210) College Jamalganj Govt. Degree College · Jamalganj 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.96566&mlon=91.19210#map=17/24.96566/91.19210) Police station Dharmapasha Police Station ধর্মপাশা থানা · Dharmapasha 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=24.89614&mlon=91.01124#map=17/24.89614/91.01124) 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 Jamalganj Upazila Places mapped inside Jamalganj Upazila in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Banks5 - Shopping malls2 - Schools1 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants3 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 Sunamganj District - Bishwambharpur - Chhatak - Derai - Dharmapasha - Dowarabazar - Jagannathpur - Madhyanagar - Shalla - Shantiganj - Sunamganj Sadar - Tahirpur ## Quick answers - Where is Jamalganj Upazila?In Sunamganj District, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh - What is the population of Jamalganj Upazila?194,986 (2022 estimate) - What is the median age in Jamalganj Upazila?About 26 years (2022 estimate) - What is the population density of Jamalganj Upazila?About 583 people per km² - What borders Jamalganj Upazila?Bishwambharpur Upazila, Derai Upazila, Dharmapasha Upazila, Khaliajuri Upazila, Madhyanagar Upazila, Mohanganj Upazila, Shantiganj Upazila, Sunamganj Sadar Upazila and Tahirpur Upazila - What is there to see in Jamalganj Upazila?Saifur Tree Nursery - What time zone is Jamalganj Upazila in?UTC+6 - What currency is used in Jamalganj Upazila?Taka (BDT) - What language is spoken in Jamalganj Upazila?Bengali, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Jamalganj Upazila?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Jamalganj Upazila?Settlements lie between 8 m and 16 m - What is the best time to visit Jamalganj Upazila?November to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Jamalganj Upazila?Jamalganj Upazila Health Complex, about 5.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Jamalganj Upazila?Sonali Bank Limited, about 6.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Jamalganj Upazila?Dutch Bangla Bank Limited Atm, about 37 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Jamalganj Upazila?Derai Point, about 19 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Jamalganj Upazila?1 mapped - How many banks are in Jamalganj Upazila?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Jamalganj Upazila?BD60900050 (OCHA common operational dataset)