Sarail Upazila (সরাইল)
Sarail is one of the 9 upazilas of Brahmanbaria District, Bangladesh. Arifail Mosque, Hatirpul and the Sarail Hound.
- Population (2022 census): about 364,000
- Area: 227 km²
- Literacy rate (age 7+): 68%
What Sarail is known for
- Arifail Mosque: Built in 1662 by Shah Arif.
- Hatirpul: Elephant bridge at Bariura, built in 1650 under Dewan Shahbaz Khan.
- Sarail Hound: The only dog breed native to Bangladesh, found in Sarail.
- Fairs: Baghachan Mia Mela, Shahbazpur Mela and the Baruni Mela of Gazi Kalu.
Places in Sarail
- Arifail Mosque (Mosque)
- Hatirpul, Bariura (Landmark)
- Sarail Shahi Jami Mosque (Mosque)
Getting around
- Road & river: Sarail, 48 km pucca road, 55 km waterways
Emergency contacts in Sarail
- National emergency: 999
- Sarail Upazila Health Complex: 01701-248403
- Sarail Police Station: 01320-115033
- Fire service: 102
Sources: 2022 census (BBS) via Wikipedia; Banglapedia upazila articles; DGHS Facility Registry; brahmanbaria.judiciary.gov.bd; official fire station sites. See all Brahmanbaria emergency numbers.
Other upazilas: Brahmanbaria Sadar · Akhaura · Ashuganj · Bancharampur · Bijoynagar · Kasba · Nabinagar · Nasirnagar