Joypurhat District
জয়পুরহাট
Joypurhat is one of the 64 districts of Bangladesh and sits in Rajshahi division. It covers 965.4 km² and is home to roughly 1,000,000 people. It is best known for pathorghata temple, sugar mill.
History of Joypurhat
One of Bangladesh's youngest districts, created in 1984 from Bogura. Its limestone deposits near Jamalganj have been mined since the colonial period.
Sunrise and sunset in Joypurhat today
Friday, 16 October 2026
About Joypurhat
📋 District profile
⭐ Known for
Pathorghata temple, sugar mill
Top attractions
Economy & culture
💼 Economy
Home to the country's main limestone quarry and a large sugar mill at Panchbibi.
🎭 Culture & cuisine
Rural fairs traditionally follow the sugarcane harvest season.
Other districts in Rajshahi
Frequently asked questions about Joypurhat
Which division is Joypurhat in?
Joypurhat district belongs to Rajshahi division, one of the eight divisions of Bangladesh.
What is the population of Joypurhat?
Joypurhat has a population of roughly 1,000,000, across an area of 965.4 square kilometres.
What is Joypurhat famous for?
Pathorghata temple, sugar mill
What time is sunrise and sunset in Joypurhat?
The sun rises at 06:02 and sets at 17:37 today in Joypurhat, giving 11:34 of daylight.
What is the main industry in Joypurhat?
Home to the country's main limestone quarry and a large sugar mill at Panchbibi.