About Habiganj District, Bangladesh

Habiganj district is located in the south central part of Surma basin and in the north- eastern part of Bangladesh. The region was named after Sayed Habib Ullah, one of the inheritor of historical Sultanshe Habele. It is a historical town with the memory of saint Sayed Nasir Uddin (R) one of the great followers of Hazrat Shah Jalal (R). Habiganj subdivision was declared in 1867 and established in 1868 during the East India Company period. Through the provincial government of Assam Notification No. 73 on 07 April 1893, Habiganj police station was formed. Habiganj is a historical place where the freedom fighters started their first Gorilla attack against Pakistani army during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. After the liberation of Bangladesh, Habiganj subdivision was upgraded into a district in 01 March 1984. The area of Habiganj is 2636.59 Sq Km. The Geo position of the district is between 23˚57’ to 24˚42’ North latitudes and between 91˚10’ to 91˚40’ east longitude.

How many Thana, Union and Village in Habiganj District?

Habiganj district is under Sylhet Division. There are 06 Municipalities in Habiganj named Habigonj Sadar, Madhabpur, Churunaghat, Nobigonj, Shaystagonj and Azmirigonj. Habiganj district  divided by 08 (Eight) Thana named- Habigonj Sadar, Baniachong, Churunaghat, Lakhay, Bahubol, Nabigonj, Azmirigonj and Madhabpur. There are 77 Unions, 1120 Mauzas and 2142 Villages in Habiganj district.

Why Habiganj District Famous For?

Habiganj is a 'A' category district, historically famous for folk-Literature and culture. Illusive natural landscape, Tea gardens in hilly area are the speciallity of Habiganj District.

Famous Persons from Habiganj District

Famous persons born in Habiganj district are- Shah Syed Nasiruddin (13th century), Syed Sultan (1550-1648), Major General Abdur Rob, Bipin Chandra Paul, Mirza Abdul Hai, Dewan Golam Mortaza(Politician), Dewan Farid Gazi (Politician and Journalist), Bipin Chandra Paul, Kali Proshanna (Politician), Dewan Mortuza (Poet), Satis Chandra Roy (Land Lord), Subir Nandi (Singer), Fazle Hasan Abed (Social Worker), Shah A. S. M. Kibria (Politician), Shirajul Hossain Khan, Justice Sayed A. B. Mahmud Hussain etc.

Tourist Attractions in Habiganj District

Tourist attractions in Habiganj district are- Ancient Rajbari (1737–38) at Puranbagh, Bagala Matar Mandir, Baniachong village (The Biggest Village in Asia), Bibir Dargah Mosque, Bikhangal Akhra, Dorga-Tila, Mira-Tila and Tangee-Tila, Foltoli-tila and water fountain, Kalibari, Kuri-tila, Black-stone and an Ancient Rajbari, Mashulia Akhra, Monument for the freedom-fighters, Teliapara tea garden, Mosque of Uchail, Murarbandar Dargah Sharif, Putijuri Jami Mosque, Ramakrishna Ashram, Rashidpur Tea Garden, Shagor Dighi, Shajeerbazar, Sham-baoul Akhra and Doulotpur Akhra, Tea gardens in the valleys, War of Liberation Mass Grave and Monument, Champaboti Mazar, Mysterious Mosque, Ranir Dighi, Tania Para, Grand Sultan Tea Resort etc.

Habiganj District Bordered By-

Habiganj District is bordered by Sylhet and Sunamganj districts to the north, Tripura (Indian State) to the south, Maulvibazar district to the east, Brahmanbaria and Kishoreganj districts to the west.

Habiganj District Population Data

The total population of Habiganj district is 23,58,886 (Male- 11,43,901 and Female- 12,14,846), Sex ratio 98:100, Population Density 894.70/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.10%. The Literacy Rate of Habiganj district is 69.440%, School attendance rate is 76.49% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Rivers in Habiganj District

Rivers flow through Habiganj district are- Borak, Kalni, Kushiara, Khoay, Gopali, Ratna, Karongi, Katati, Sutang etc.

Agro Products from Habiganj District

Agro products grow in plenty in Habiganj district are- Paddy, Tea, Sugarcane, Betel Leaves, Peanuts, Oil-seed etc.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Habiganj district is 3300 and NWD Code is 0831. Total Parliament seat in Habiganj is 04. During the liberation war, Habiganj was under Sector Number 03. Urbanization rate of the district is 11.73%.