Joypurhat was an area under the Pala Empire & Sena dynasty for a long period of time.

The thana was located on the east side of Small Jamuna River named Puranapoil.

From Lalbazar Thana, Small Jamuna River gorge, the whole travel, commerce, and trade were maintained.

Joypurhat District has a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 73.73%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 97.72 males per 100 females.

[8][5] Joypurhat's economy is mainly based on seasonal crops like rice, potato, wheat, onion, mango, jackfruit, and banana.

There are also a lot of industries, rice mills and poultry farm sin this district.

Joypurhat is a district of rural or rich folk culture.

In British Raj period, many festivals such as keerton (কীর্তন), jaree (জারী), palagaan (পালাগান), kabigaan (কবিগান), baul (বাউল), murshidee (মুর্শিদী), lokgeeti (লোকগীতি), bhaoyaiya (ভাওয়াইয়া), and jattra (যাত্রা) were held on various occasions.

Pahar Pur (Buddhist Bihar), largely known as Somapura Mahavihara, is situated 6 km(approx)north-west of Jamalganj which is a symbol of past legacy of our knowledge on philosophy, architecture, arts and sculptures.

[citation needed] It is UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) certified world heritage site.

Jamalganj is known for its long traditional bazar (in English market) fore surrounded places.

[citation needed] It is also known for its agricultural products like banana, paddy, rice, wheat, and potato.

Deputy Commissioner (DC): Mohammad Yasin [10] Mayor: MD Mustafizur Rahaman Mostak [11] Joypurhat has two parliament seats: Joypurhat-1 and Joypurhat-2.

Joypurhat Railway Station was established in 1884 in the British Raj period.