Narail District Information

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.

Narail District 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. 

Narail District Population Data-

The total population of Narail district is 788,671, Sex ratio 94.70:100, Population Density 814.80/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.79%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Narail district is 74.66%, School attendance rate is 84.67% 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.

Narail District Famous For-

Narail district is the 2nd largest freedom fighter inhabited in Bangladesh. Nearly 2000 freedom -fighter took part in the liberation war in 1971. Currently Narail is famous for legendary cricketer Mashrafe Bin Mortaza

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.

Famous Tourist Attractions in Narail District

Sultan Complex, Norail Palace, Bir Shresta Nur Mohammad Complex. Chitra Resort, Badhaghat, Niribily Picnic Spot, Arunima Eco Park, Kodomtola Mosque, Ghazir Dorgah at Noldi, Homestead of Raja Keshob Raay at Wazirpur, Radha Gobindo Mondir, Kalia Pilot High School, Narail Victoria College, Kalibari at Lokkhipasha, Motth at Borodia of Nishinathtola, Residance of  Nihar Ranjon Gupta, Narail Victoria College and Collegiate School (1858), Luxmipasha Adarsha Para  etc.