bisanakandi tourist spot Image
jaflong green resort Image
ratargul swamp forest Image
panthumai waterfall Image
1+

Gowainghat, Sylhet

If you are a native Bangladeshi who loves exploring different places, it is hard not to hear the names Bisnadakandi and Jaflong. However, if you want to know more about the surrounding locations and the neighborhoods around them, all you have to do is look at the Gowainghat area guide. But before that, let’s learn about Gowainghat.

Gowainghat is an upazila of the Sylhet District in the northeast of Bangladesh. Since it is located near the Goyain River, the area was called Gowainghat. The British Government established the Gowainghat Thana in 1908, which included Araikha, Dhargram, Piyaingul, Panchbhag, and Jaflong. It also contains the history of the 1971 Liberation War and has 7 mass graves. In 1983, the Gowainghat Upazila was established, and now it has 13 unions and 264 villages.

The upazila has a land area of 486.10 square kilometers. According to the 2022 Census, the population of the area was 3,55,969. The other nearby locations of Gowainghat Upazila are the Jaintiapur Upazila, Sylhet Sadar Upazila, Companiganj Upazila, and Meghalaya of India. The main economy of the people in this upazila is agriculture. However, non-agricultural labor, trade and commerce, stone, coals, tea, tourists, etc., are also part of economic sources.

The Gowainghat Upazila has several notable locations and some of the most popular tourist spots in the country. Two of them are located in Jaflong and Bisnakandi. These are hilly areas, and they also have tee estates, river locations, waterfalls and attractive resorts. Another reason people like these places is because they provide an opportunity to get close to the Bangladesh-India border point.

Other than these, you can also enjoy the beauty of the Goyain River and Sari River. Some other notable locations of the Gowainghat Upazila include Ratargul Swamp Forest, Srihatta-Samdani Art Centre & Sculpture Park, Jaflong Khashia Jomidar Bari, Gowainghat Dighi, etc.

The rural environment of the Gowainghat Upazila is a good place to live, as the Upazila Sadar area is developing. However, the rural areas still need better communication and lifestyle facilities. On top of that, several parts of the upazila are damaged every year due to floods and other natural causes.

Read more
plus icon

City Insights

Gowainghat is an Upazila of Sylhet District and is located near the Bangladesh-India border.
It is named after the Goyain River, as the area is located near it.
Because of places like Bisnakandi and Jaflong, the upazila’s roads are connected directly not just with Sylhet Sadar but with Dhaka and other districts, too.
Gowainghat upazila is a naturally beautiful area with many trees, water bodies and other landscapes.
The main economic sources of the upazila are agriculture, stone, coal, tea, business, etc.

Known Landmarks

  • Jaflong Green Resort

  • Jaflong Tea Estate

  • Bisanakandi Tourist Spot

  • Ratargul Swamp Forest

  • Panthumai Waterfall

Connectivity

Bus Icon

Bus Routes

Gowainghat - Kadamtali
Gowainghat - Jaflong
Gowainghat - Bisnakandi
Show more
plus icon

New Developments

There have been several new projects that involve developing the communication and educational facilities in the upazila.
The tourist areas have several new projects going on to increase facilities for the visitors.
Thumbup

What’s great here?

The main roads of the upazila are well-developed and the roads connect the upazila to various other locations.
The upazila offers a rural lifestyle, yet the sadar area has urban housing facilities.
It has bazaar areas and marketplaces for people to access daily necessities.
It has a police station and various health complexes to ensure health and living safety and security.
Gowainghat is a naturally beautiful place with many eye-catching locations and tourist attractions.
Thumbup

What needs attention?

The upazila still has many mud roads and underdeveloped narrow roads.
Gowainghat doesn’t have many modern recreational places and upgraded educational facilities.
Despite everything, there have been numerous criminal cases in the upazila.
The upazila’s lands mostly go under water during floods, which is a common problem there.

Neighbourhood Rating

3.88

out of 5
Connectivity & Commute
Connectivity & Commute
Connectivity & Commute4 out of 5
Lifestyle & Facilities
Lifestyle & Facilities
Lifestyle & Facilities3.7 out of 5
Safety & Security
Safety & Security
Safety & Security3.5 out of 5
Environment
Environment
Environment4.3 out of 5

Property Price Trends in Gowainghat for

Buy
Rent
Bedrooms:
Icon
Data not available for selected period/filters. Please adjust your filters or check back later.

Explore 1+ properties in Gowainghat on Bikroy

Basundhara, Apartments For Sale

Sena Kalyan Constructions & Developments @ Bashundhara R/A Block-M

Bedrooms: 4, Bathrooms: 4
MEMBER
Verified seller badge
Basundhara, Apartments For Sale
Tk 10,500 per sqft2 days
Basundhara, Apartments For Sale

Sena Kalyan Constructions & Developments Ltd(SKCD)@ Bashundhara K Block

Bedrooms: 4, Bathrooms: 5
MEMBER
Verified seller badge
Basundhara, Apartments For Sale
Tk 11,500 per sqft2 days
Mirpur, Apartments For Sale

Flat For sale Near ECb Chattar

Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 3
Premium member badge
MEMBER
Verified seller badge
Mirpur, Apartments For Sale
Tk 5,000 per sqft4 hours
Basundhara, Apartments For Sale

Sena Kalyan Constructions & Developments Ltd @ Bashundhara R/A Block-J

Bedrooms: 4, Bathrooms: 5
MEMBER
Verified seller badge
Basundhara, Apartments For Sale
Tk 10,500 per sqft2 days
Basundhara, Apartments For Sale

2050 SFT Flat Sell @ Bashundhara L Block By Sena Kalyan

Bedrooms: 4, Bathrooms: 4
MEMBER
Verified seller badge
Basundhara, Apartments For Sale
Tk 10,500 per sqft2 days
Mirpur, Apartment Rentals

Flat rent at Mirpur.

Beds: 2, Baths: 2
Mirpur, Apartment Rentals
Tk 13,000 /month1 hour
Dhanmondi, Apartment Rentals

Dhanmondi Full Furnished Lake View Apartment for rent

Beds: 3, Baths: 4
Dhanmondi, Apartment Rentals
Tk 100,000 /month3 hours
Gulshan, Apartment Rentals

3BHK Fully Furnished Flat for Rent @ Gulshan-1

Beds: 3, Baths: 4
MEMBER
Gulshan, Apartment Rentals
Tk 165,000 /month51 days
Basundhara, Apartment Rentals

Fully Furnished 02 Bedroom Apartment RENT For Short Or Long Term

Beds: 2, Baths: 3
Basundhara, Apartment Rentals
Tk 55,000 /month4 hours
Bashundhara City, Apartment Rentals

Brand New apartment (1886 sq ft) In K block, Bashundhara R/A

Beds: 3, Baths: 3
Bashundhara City, Apartment Rentals
Tk 50,000 /month12 hours
hero

Sell or Rent Fast on Bikroy: Post Your Property in 2 Mins!