Shibganj (Bogra) and Sonatola upazilas on the north, Dhunat upazila on the south, Sariakandi on the east, Bogra Sadar upazila on the west.

Gabtali thana was established in 1914 and was turned into an upazila in 1983. The upazila consists of 11 union parishads, 106 mouzas and 213 villages.

Gabtali Upazila is located in Bogra District. Upazilla(s)/Thana(s) in Bogra are Adamdighi Upazila, Bogra Sadar Upazila, Dhunat Upazila, Dupchanchia Upazila, Gabtali Upazila, Kahaloo Upazila, Nandigram Upazila, Sariakandi Upazila, Sherpur Upazila, Shibganj Upazila, Sonatola Upazila.