Sherpur travel guide, Mymensingh Division
Sherpur lies about 200 km north of Dhaka on the border with India, where the plains rise toward the Garo Hills. The Brahmaputra, Kangsha and Bhogai rivers cross the district. Heritage sites include the Garh Jaripa fort from the late 15th century and the Ghagra Khan Bari Mosque (1808), while Madhutila Eco Park in Nalitabari offers forest walks near the hills. About 1.50 million people live in roughly 1,365 km² (2022 census).
Sources: Wikipedia: Sherpur District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Division
- Mymensingh Division
- Area
- 1,365 km²
- Population (2022 census)
- 1,501,853
- Density
- 1,100 people per km²
Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
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FAQ
Where is Sherpur?
Sherpur is in Bangladesh's Mymensingh Division, one of the country's 64 districts.
What is there to see in Sherpur?
Places added to this guide: Garh Jaripa Fort, Madhutila Eco Park.
When is the best time to visit Sherpur?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.
What is Madhutila Eco Park?
A forest eco-park in Nalitabari upazila near the Garo Hills.
What historic sites are in Sherpur?
The Garh Jaripa fort and the Ghagra Khan Bari Mosque.