Jaintiapur Upazila
Jaintiapur
জৈন্তাপুর | |
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Sari River at Lalakhal | |
| Coordinates: 25°7.5′N 92°7′E / 25.1250°N 92.117°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Sylhet |
| District | Sylhet |
| Area | |
• Total | 258.69 km2 (99.88 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 200,128 |
| • Density | 773.62/km2 (2,003.7/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Jaintapuri, Jointapuri, Zointafuri |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Postal code | 3156[2] |
| Area code | 08229[3] |
| Website | Official Map of Jaintiapur |
Jaintiapur (Bengali: জৈন্তাপুর, romanized: Jointapur) is an upazila of Sylhet District in the Division of Sylhet, Bangladesh.[4]
In the early 15th century, Jaintiapur was the capital of the Jaintia Kingdom, ruled by the Pnar people. Today, the remains of their royal palace can still be seen scattered across the town.
Geography
Area 280.27 km2, located in between 24'59' and 25'11' north latitudes and in between 92'03' and 92'14' east longitudes. It is bounded by Meghalaya State of India on the north, Kanaighat and Golapganj upazilas on the south, Kanaighat Upazila on the east, Gowainghat and Sylhet Sadar Upazila on the west. The Jaflong Hills Range is located on the northeast of the upazila.
Demographics
According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census, Jaintapur Upazila had 37,286 households and a population of 200,128. 12.29% of the population were under 5 years of age. Jaintapur had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 71.61%: 74.06% for males and 69.20% for females, and a sex ratio of 98.88 males for every 100 females. 17,032 (8.51%) lived in urban areas.[5]
According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Jaintiapur Upazila had 27,719 households and a population of 161,744. 49,914 (30.86%) were under 10 years of age. Jaintiapur had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 41.15%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1003 females per 1000 males. 7,887 (4.88%) lived in urban areas.[6] Ethnic population was 1,721 (1.06%), of which Khasi were 477.[7]
As of the 2001 Bangladesh census, Jaintiapur had a population of 121458. Males constituted 63254 of the population, and females 58204. Muslim 109123, Hindu 12066, Christian 92, Buddhist 17 and others 160. Indigenous community such as khasia belongs to this upazila.
Points of interest
Jaintiapur Rajbari, Jaintiapur Hill Resort, Sreepur Tea Garden, Lalakhal Tea Garden, Saytreast Research Centers, 8 No Mountain, Haripur Utlar Hill, Haripur Black Mountain, Lalakhal Tea Estate, Nazimgarh Wilderness Resorts, Lalakhal, Rangpani, Shari-Goyain River.
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Sari river at Lalakhal
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Jaintiapur Palace
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Tea garden at Sripur
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A Tea Tree in a tea garden at Sylhet
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A tea garden at Sylhet.
Administration
Jaintiapur Upazila falls under the 232nd constituency, Sylhet-4, and is administratively divided into six Union Parishads: Nijpat, Jaintiapur, Charikata, Darbast, Fatehpur, and Chiknagul UP. The upazila comprises 142 mouzas and 174 villages, providing a structured framework for local governance and community organization.
- Constituency: 232, Sylhet 4
- Union Parishad: 6
- No. 1 Nijpat,
- No. 2 Jaintiapur
- No. 3 Charikata
- No. 4 Darbast
- No. 5 Fatehpur
- No. 6 Chiknagul
- Mouzas: 142[4]
- Villages: 174[6]
Infrastructure
Source:[8]
Jaintiapur Upazila is characterized by a diverse range of infrastructure and public services, catering to the needs of its residents.
- Government Hospitals: 1 (Upazila Health Complex)
- Health Centers/Clinics: 18
- Post Offices: 4
- Pucca Road: 228 km
- Mud Road: 59 km
- Culverts: 99
- Bridges: 25
- Rivers: 2 (Row, Big Gang)
- Markets (Hat Bazar): 3 (Jaintiapur, Darbast, Haripur)
- Banks: 6
- Sonali Bank Ltd.
- Krishi Bank
- Pubali Bank Ltd.
- Agrani Bank Ltd.
- Grameen Bank
- BRAC Bank Ltd.
Education
Source:[8]
The average literacy rate in Jaintiapur Upazila stands at 35.11%, with a male literacy rate of 39.51% and a female literacy rate of 30.34%.
Educational institutions
- Colleges: 5
- Secondary Schools:
- Government: 1
- Private: 15
- Primary Schools:
- Government: 41
- Registered Private: 23
- Total Educational Institutions:
- Colleges: 5
- Secondary Schools: 16
- Primary Schools: 64
- Community Schools: 11
- Kindergartens: 5
- Madrasas: 23
Noted educational institutions
- Jaintia Degree College (est. 1987)
- Jaintiapur Tayob Ali Degree College (est. 1995)
- Imran Ahmad Government Women's College (est. 1999)
- Central Jaintia High School (est. 1955)
- Haripur High School (est. 1957)
- Jaintiapur Government High School (est. 1867)
See also
References
- ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 404. ISBN 978-9844752016.
- ^ "Bangladesh Postal Code". Dhaka: Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba.com. 18 October 2024.
- ^ a b Jayanta Singha Roy (2012). "Jaintiapur Upazila". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ a b Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Sylhet (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-269-6.
- ^ a b "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Sylhet" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-09-29. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "Community Tables: Sylhet district" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ a b এক-নজরে-জৈন্তাপুর-উপজেলা. jaintiapur.sylhet.gov.bd. Retrieved 2024-06-06.