Quick answer: Jessore District—officially spelled Jashore—has 8 upazilas: Jashore Sadar, Sharsha, Manirampur, Keshabpur, Jhikargachha, Chaugachha, Bagherpara and Abhaynagar.
The following Jessore Upazila List follows the official directory of the Jashore District Administration. English spellings may vary across maps, addresses and websites, so commonly searched alternatives are also included.
Complete Jessore Upazila List
| No. | Official Upazila Name | Bangla Name | Common Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jashore Sadar | যশোর সদর | Jessore Sadar |
| 2 | Sharsha | শার্শা | Sarsa |
| 3 | Manirampur | মণিরামপুর | Monirampur |
| 4 | Keshabpur | কেশবপুর | Keshobpur |
| 5 | Jhikargachha | ঝিকরগাছা | Jhikargacha |
| 6 | Chaugachha | চৌগাছা | Chowgacha |
| 7 | Bagherpara | বাঘারপাড়া | Bagharpara |
| 8 | Abhaynagar | অভয়নগর | Avaynagar |
What Is an Upazila?
An upazila is an administrative sub-district in Bangladesh. Each upazila contains local government areas such as unions, municipalities, wards and villages. Jashore District is part of Khulna Division, while Jashore Sadar serves as the district headquarters.
Jessore Upazila and Thana: Are They the Same?
Not exactly. An upazila is an administrative area, while a thana or police station represents a law-enforcement jurisdiction. Their names sometimes overlap, but the two lists serve different purposes. For police jurisdictions and contact details, see the Jessore Thana and Police Station List.
Overview of the 8 Upazilas
Jashore Sadar Upazila
Jashore Sadar contains Jessore city and the district headquarters. Many major government offices, educational institutions and transport facilities are located in this upazila.
Sharsha Upazila
Sharsha is located along the Bangladesh–India border and includes the Benapole land-port area. Read the Sharsha Upazila guide.
Manirampur Upazila
Manirampur is one of the major administrative and agricultural areas of Jashore District. See the Manirampur guide for more local information.
Keshabpur Upazila
Keshabpur includes Sagardari, the birthplace of Bengali poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt. It is an important historical and cultural area of the district.
Jhikargachha Upazila
Jhikargachha is known for the Godkhali flower-growing area and its road connections with Jessore and Benapole. Read the Jhikargachha Upazila guide.
Chaugachha Upazila
Chaugachha, also commonly spelled Chowgacha, is situated in the western part of Jashore District.
Bagherpara Upazila
Bagherpara is located in the eastern part of Jashore District. Read the Bagherpara guide.
Abhaynagar Upazila
Abhaynagar includes Noapara, an important commercial area of Jashore District. Read the Abhaynagar Upazila guide.
Related Jessore Administrative Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many upazilas are in Jessore District?
Jessore District has eight upazilas.
What are the eight upazilas of Jessore?
They are Jashore Sadar, Sharsha, Manirampur, Keshabpur, Jhikargachha, Chaugachha, Bagherpara and Abhaynagar.
Which upazila contains Jessore city?
Jessore city and the district headquarters are located in Jashore Sadar Upazila.
Which upazila contains Benapole?
Benapole is located in Sharsha Upazila.
Which upazila contains Sagardari?
Sagardari is located in Keshabpur Upazila.
Are Jessore and Jashore different districts?
No. Jashore is the official English spelling, while Jessore remains widely used in searches, addresses and older references.
Is a thana the same as an upazila?
No. An upazila is an administrative sub-district, while a thana or police station is a law-enforcement jurisdiction.
Official source: Jashore District Administration—Upazila List.
Information last checked on 15 September 2026.
