Jaintiapur Upazila
Jaintiapur
জৈন্তাপুর | |
|---|---|
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 (2022) | |
• Total | 200,128 |
| • Density | 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Jaintapuri, Jointapuri, Zointafuri |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Postal code | 3156 |
| Area code | 08229 |
| Website | Official Map of Jaintiapur |
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Jaintiapur (Bengali: জৈন্তাপুর, romanized: Jointapur) is an upazila of Sylhet District in the Division of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Jaintiapur is widely recognized as a significant upazila within the Sylhet division of Bangladesh. It aptly earns its reputation as a convergence point for archaeological, ethnographic, and geological interests, steeped in ancient traditions.
Jaintiapur is a historic town nestled in the scenic Jaintia hills, around 40 kilometers from Sylhet city. It's a charming place with Khasi villages, pineapple and clementine orchards, and busy markets. The town has a long history filled with stories of civilization and battles.
Back 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.