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Jaintapur, Sylhet

If you travel from Sylhet Sadar to Jaflong, you must first reach Jaintapur Upazila. Since Jaflong is one of Bangladesh's most popular tourist destinations, it is necessary to discuss the Jaintapur area guide. Closer to the Bangladesh-India borderline, Jaintapur Upazila stands with a mesmerizing and naturally beautiful landscape.

It is located in the northeast part of Sylhet City, 43 kilometers from it. The Jaintapur Upazila is bounded by India’s Meghalaya on the north, Golapganj and Kanaighat Upazilas on the south, Kanaighat Upazila on the east, and the Sylhet Sadar and Gowainghat Upazilas on the west. The upazila has 6 unions, 142 mouzas, and 174 villages.

According to the 2022 Census, the upazila has a population of 2,00,128, and the land area is around 256.69 square kilometers. The majority of the population in the upazila is Muslims, but there are also Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and other religious people living together. The Khasia community also belongs to the Jaintapur upazila. As a result, it offers cultural and festival diversity in the area, making the community favorable to live in. Moreover, house rent in the upazila village areas is more affordable than in the upazila town areas.

The economy of the upazila is driven by agriculture and employs 53.38% of the population here. Tea, paddy, bay leaf, betel leaf, potato, etc, are some of the main crops of the upazila. However, industrial sectors, non-agricultural labor, businesses, transport and communication, etc., are also contributing to the economy of the upazila. There are many export products in the upazila, such as natural gas, limestone, pebble, tea, bay leaf, betel leaf, and nut.

The upazila offers a diverse range of public services and infrastructure, from a health complex, clinics, and post offices to educational institutions, banks, and haat-bazars. The most notable educational institutions in the upazila are Jaintiapur Government High School, Haripur High School, Jaintia Degree College, Jaintiapur Tayob Ali Degree College, etc.

Other than Jaflong tourist spots, you can enjoy many beautiful and notable landscapes in Jaintapur. Some of the popular ones are the Jaintia Rajbari, Shapla Beel, Mukambari Old Temple, Shreepur Tea Garden, etc. Tourists who want to stay overnight and spend their vacation in Jaintapur can stay at The Jaintia Resort & Park or the Nazimgarh Wilderness Resort. Notable waterbodies in the upazila are the Sari River, Kakai Beel, Lala Khal, and the Dalai Haor, which is also a popular tourist spot.

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City Insights

Jaintapur was founded as a thana of Sylhet District in 1903 and established as an upazila in 1983.
It is located northeast of Sylhet, only a short distance from Jaflong.
Jaintapur is an agriculture-based location, but the economy depends on other industries and businesses.
The upazila has many notable locations that attract tourists all around the year.
The environment of Jaintapur is mostly favorable.

Known Landmarks

  • Lala Khal

  • Shapla Beel

  • The Jaintia Resort & Park

  • Nazimgarh Wilderness Resort

  • Jaflong Valley Boarding School

Connectivity

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Bus Routes

Jaintapur - Tamabil
Jaintapur - DB Haor
Jaintapur - Sarighat
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Nearest Train Stations

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New Developments

None at the moment
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What’s great here?

The Sylhet-Tamabil Highway or the Dhaka Sylhet Highway has made traveling to Jaintapur straightforward (literally).
Almost all types of vehicles are available in the upazila for communication facilities.
Housing costs and property prices in the area are affordable.
The area has a central police station to ensure the safety and security of the people.
Due to many rivers, bells, greeneries, and other locations make the environment of the upazila friendly for all.
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What needs attention?

Some of the local roads need to be improved for better communication.
There is no railway station near Jaintapur Upazila.
The area lacks modern housing, shopping complexes, and other recreational facilities.
Unexpected occurrences, political unrest, and petty crimes in the upazila are often reported.
The low-lying and other localities of the upazila are often hit by floods and various natural disasters.

Neighbourhood Rating

3.88

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