Jaintiapur Upazila


Jaintiapur is an upazila of Sylhet District in the Division of Sylhet, Bangladesh.
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 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 lived in urban areas.
According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Jaintiapur Upazila had 27,719 households and a population of 161,744. 49,914 were under 10 years of age. Jaintiapur had a literacy rate of 41.15%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1003 females per 1000 males. 7,887 lived in urban areas. Ethnic population was 1,721, of which Khasi were 477.
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.

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.

Infrastructure

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Jaintiapur Upazila is characterized by a diverse range of infrastructure and public services, catering to the needs of its residents.
  • Government Hospitals: 1
  • Health Centers/Clinics: 18
  • Post Offices: 4
  • Pucca Road: 228 km
  • Mud Road: 59 km
  • Culverts: 99
  • Bridges: 25
  • Rivers: 2
  • Markets : 3
  • Banks: 6
  • * Sonali Bank Ltd.
  • * Krishi Bank
  • * Pubali Bank Ltd.
  • * Agrani Bank Ltd.
  • * Grameen Bank
  • * BRAC Bank Ltd.

Education

Source:
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