Natore District, Bangladesh

Natore district is located in the northern part of Bangladesh. During the War of Liberation in 1971 a direct battle was fought between the Pakistani army and the freedom fighters on 29 March in which about 40 members of the Pakistani army including Major Aslam and Capt Ishaq were killed. Natore was turned into a district again in 1984. The Geo position of the district is 24˚26’ North latitudes and 89˚9’ east longitude.

History of Natore District 

Once Natore was a low lying land (bil) that name was “Chaivhanga.” A myth spreads about the naming of Natore that one day Raja Ramjibon Roy was traveling by boat through the famous Chalan Bil located in the region and saw that a frog caught a snake. By seeing this he ordered the boatmen- “Nao Thamao” (stop the boat) and decided to establish his capital in the region. From this word ‘Nao Thamao’ placed “NATORE” by the passing of age. As usual Raja Ramjibon Roy established his capital here in 1706 by filling the low lying lands. Natore was the central office of greater Rajshahi district till 1821. Natore subdivision was established in 1845 under Rajshahi district and upgraded into municipality in 1869. Indigo resistance movements were broke out in this region in 1859- 1860. Natore district is adjacent to the Barandra region that was famous for ancient traditional archaeological treasures. At the eve of the end of Muhal era, Natore became the central point of the power of Bengal. The region was famous for the historical dynasty of Rani Bhabani who was famous for his activities to mankind.

Natore District Bordered By-

Natore District is bordered by Naogaon and Bogra districts to the north, Kushtia and Pabna districts to the south, Sirajganj and a part of Pabna district to the east, Rajshahi district to the west.

How Many Thana and Union in Natore District? 

The area of Munshiganj is 1900.19 Sq Km. It is under Rajshahi Division. There are 08 Municipalities in Natore named Gurudaspur, Natore, Shingra, Gopalpur, Boraigram, Bagatipara, Naldanga and Bonpara. The number of Thana in Natore district is 06, named- Natore Sadar, Lalpur, Bagaripara, Baraipara, Shingra and Gurudaspur. There are 52 Unions, 1068 Mauzas and 1351 Villages in Natore district. 

Why is Natore District Famous For?

Natore district is famous for Kachagolla- a dessert made of dairy ingredients and sugar. Natore is also famous for making of gold ornaments. There are about 500 Jewelery shops in Natore district.

Famous Persons from Natore District

Famous Persons born in Natore District are- Moharaj Jagadindra Nath Roy, Maharanee Bhabanee (an Independent Jamindar of Natore during British India), Banalata Sen (Fictional character), Jadunath Sarker, Abdus Satter, Rani Bhabani, Dr Motiur Rahaman, Principal Abdul Hamid, L. Bari, Prof Musleh Uddin etc.

Tourist Attractions in Natore District

Tourist Attractions in Natore District are- Rani Bhabanir Royal Palace and Museum, Gopal temple, Digha-Patia Royal Palace (Uttara Ganobhabon), North Bengal Sugar Mills, Sahid Sagor, Chalan-Bil, Graveyard of Hazrat Kubir Shah, Pagla Raja's Palace (jubo park), Palace of Bagatipara Upazila , Modoner Pukur Par, Natore Adhunik Stadium, Maharaja's Palace, Beautiful village of Moshinda etc.

Natore District Population Data 

The total population of Natore district is 18,59,922 (Male- 8,54,183 and Female- 852,490). Sex ratio is 97.88:100, Population Density 978.80/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.77%. The Literacy Rate of Natore district is 71.51% (Male- 51.90% and Female- 47.30%). School attendance rate is 77% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Rivers in Natore District

Rivers flow throughout Natore district are-  Atrai, Boral, Nagor, Tulshi, Nondakuiwa, Gaurnadi etc.

Agro Products in Natore District

Agro products grow in plenty in Natore district are- Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Pulse, Peanuts, Water-Melon, Vegetables etc.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Natore district is 6400 and NWD Code is 0771. Total Parliament seat in Natore is 04. During the liberation war, Natore was under Sector Number 07. Urbanization rate of the district is 13.36%.