Narail District, Bangladesh
Narail District is located in the south- western part of Bangladesh. The naming of Narail is debatable by
historians. Some historians think that Narail was named after great saint
Narial Fakir. Researcher S M Rais Uddin Ahmed thinks that the word Narail came
from “Loreall.” It means who fight against enemies. During the period of Khan
Jahan Ali (R) such Lorealls guard the border standing on the high end of the
bank of border canals. Indigo Revolt (1859-1860), Peasant movement, Tebhaga
movement (1946) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. During the East
India Company ruling period, Narail subdivision was established in 1861 under
Jessore district. The administrative area of the region was reformed in many
times. Finally 01 March 1984, Narail subdivision was upgraded into district. The
Geo position of the district is between 23˚10’ North latitudes and between 89˚30’
east longitude.
Bordered By: Narail District is bordered by Magura district in the
north, Khulna district in the south, Faridpur and Gopalganj district in the
east, Jessore district in the west.
Administration: The area of Narail is 967.99 Sq Km. It is under
Khulna Division. There are 03 Municipalities in Narail named Narail, Kalia and
Lohagora. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Narail district is 03,
named- Narail Sadar, Kalia and Lohagora containing 38 Unions, 406 Mauzas and 635
Villages.
Population: The total population of Narail district is 721,668 (Male-
353,527 and Female- 368,141), Sex ratio 96:100, Population Density 746/Sq Km
and annual growth rate is 0.32%.
Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Narail district is 61.30% (Male-
63.30% and Female- 59.30%), School attendance rate is 57.80% for 5 to 24 years
age group.
Other Important
Data: The postal code of Narail
district is 7300 and NWD Code is 0481. Total Parliament seat in Narail is 02.
During the liberation war, Narail was under Sector Number 08. Urbanization rate
of the district is 15.57%. Narail district achieved liberation on 10 December
1971.
Rivers: Bhayarab, Kumar, Modhumoti, Kumar, Chitra, Nabagonga,
Kajla etc.
Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Coconut, Betel, Betel Nut, Yam, Peanuts
etc.
Remarkable Personalities from Narail District
S. M. Sultan (Painter), Sharif Khosruzzaman (Commander of Mujib Bahini), Mashrafe Bin Mortoza (Cricketer), Bijoy Sarkar (Folk singer), Nihar Ranjan Gupta (Writer), Kamal Das Gupta (Music Composer), Birsheresta Nur Mohammad Sheikh, Bodrun Nesa Abdullah, Sayad Nawsher Ali, Nihar Rangon Gupta(Novelist), Dr Mohendra Sarker (Philosopher), Uday Sanker (Famous Dancer), Pandit Rabi Sanker (Classical Musician), Lie- u- ten- ent Motiur Rahaman (Politician), Dr Anower Hossain, Rabi Shanker (Dancer), Subash Chandra Bose, Moshlem Uddin Boyati etc.
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