Naogaon District, Bangladesh

Naogaon district is located in the northern part of Bangladesh. The word Naogaon has been origin from Nao (New- a french word) Gaon (village). So the word Naogaon means new village. By the passing of age the region was turned into Naogaon city and finally Naogaon district. Once, the region was included in Pundrabardhana. It is also a part of Barendra region. The ancient inhabitants of the region were the inheritor of Pundra nation. Indigo Rebellion (1859-62), Peasant Revolt against the landlords (1883) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. Naogaon subdivision was established in 1877 with three police stations under Rajshahi district and the subdivision was turned into a district in 01 March 1984. The area of Naogaon is 3435.65 Sq Km.

Naogaon District Bordered By-

Naogaon District is bordered by West Bengal (Indian State) to the north, Rajshahi and Natore districts to the south, Joypurhat and Bogra districts to the east, Chapai Nawabganj district and West Bengal (Indian State) to the west.

Administration: Naogaon district is under Rajshahi Division. There are 03 Municipalities in Naogaon named Patnitala, Naogaon, and Dhamoirhat. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Naogaon district is 11, named- Naogaon, Patnitala, Atrai, Raninogor, Mohadebpur, Porsha, Damurhat, Niamotpur, Sapahar, Mandra and Badolgachi containing 99 Unions, 2397 Mauzas and 2779 Villages.

Population of Naogaon District

The total population of Naogaon district is 27,84,599 (Male- 13,74,312 and Female- 14,08,840), Sex ratio 97.55:100, Population Density 810/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.61%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Naogaon district is 72.24%, School attendance rate is 76.29% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Naogaon district is 6500 and NWD Code is 0741. Total Parliament seat in Naogaon is 06. During the liberation war, Naogaon was under Sector Number 07. Urbanization rate of the district is 10.60%.

Rivers: Atrai, Tulshi, Punarbhaba, Choto Jamuna, Shib etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Potato, Wheat, Mango, Banana, Jute, Sugarcane, Water-Melon, Jack fruit, Banana, Oil seeds etc.

Naogaon District Famous For-

Naogaon district is quite famous for producing good quality and huge quantity of paddy and top listed one in consideration with large number of rice processing mills. Naogaon is also famous for sweet mangoes, even better than Rajshahi and Chapai Nawabganj districts are hugely produced in this district.

Remarkable Personalities from Naogaon District

Abul Quashem Chowdhury, Akhter Hamid Shiddique (Politician), Abdul Jalil, Jakaria Pintu, Shah Alam Chowdhury (Poet), Golam Samdani, Talim Hossain (Poet), Dewan Nasir Uddin Ahmad (Poet), Nagor Baul James (Singer), Akhter Hamid Shiddique, Dr Mahabubuzzaman (Former Secretary), Advocate Boytullah (First Deputy Speaker), Kumud Nath Das, Mohammad Abdul Jalil, Maria Israt Priti (Khude Ganraj) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Naogaon District

Paharpur Purakirti and Buddhist Bihar, Patisar Royal Palace, Dhibor Lake, Jahanpur Garur Monument, Balihar Royal Palace, Kushumba Mosque, Boga Dargah, Jagaddal Bihara, Halud Bihar, Altopuri Bihar, Core of Chandan Nagor, Core of Damurhat Palace, Digholi Bel, Dubalhati Rajbari, Alta Dighi, Mohadevpur Razbari, Dibor Dighi, Gahon pirbabar Mazar, Hazarat Zahor Uddin Cistia Babar Mazar, Katabari Mazar, Dudulhati Royal Palace, Sadar Balihar Royal Palace, Sadar Vimer Panti, Dhamuirhat Dhamoirhat, Dhamoirhat Halud Bihars, Sapahar Joboi Bil etc.