About Chuadanga District, Bangladesh

Chuadanga is the south- western borderline district of Bangladesh. The previous name of the region was “Gangaridhi.” It is thought from the records of the Greek historians and geographical formations of the region that it was a part of the kingdom of Gangaridhi and there was a city called Gangey in the region. In the British East India period, Chuadanga along with Kushtia region was a under Rajshahi district. Then the region was included with Pabana district in 1828. In the time of partition in 1947, excepting Krishnagar police station, the whole territory of Chuadanga sub-division was included in Kushtia district. The Wahabi Movement (1831), Faraizi Movement (1838-47), Sepoy Revolt (1857), Indigo Rebellion (1859-60), Khilafat Movement (1920), Swadeshi Movement (1906), Non Cooperation Movement, Violation of Law Movements (1920-40), Quit India Movement, August Revolt (1942) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. After the liberation of Bangladesh, Chuadanga was turned into a district on 16 February 1984. The one and only Alcohol production factory of Bangladesh named Keru and Company located in the region.

Why Chuadanga District Famous For?

Chuadanga district has strong historical heritage. Chuadanga is a food surplus district. i e Chuadanga district is famous for huge agricultural products. Chuadanga district is specially famous for Keru and Company, the one and only Alcohol producer in Bangladesh.

Famous Persons from Chuadanga District

Famous persons born in Chuadanga district are- Atul Kridna Saha (Leader of the Movement against British), Ananta Hari Mitra, Amia Kumar Roy, Advocate Younous Ali, Islam Uddin Malik, Moslem Ali Biswas (Journalist), Janki Nath Ghosal, Sarnakumari Debi, Sreehori Roy, Akram Ahmed (Bir-Uttam), Sree Hori Roy (Leader of Nil Rebellion) Kali Proshanna Chattergy (Editor), Dr Radha Binod Paul, Solaiman Haq Jowarder (Selun), Mr. Ali Ajgor (Togor) etc.

Tourist Attractions in Chuadanga District

Tourist attractions in Chuadanga district are- Ershad Baag and Fisheries, Dingedah Bazar, Alamdanga Rail-Way Station, Dorshana Rail-Way Station, Mazar of Khaza Malik-ul-Gaus (R), Dingedaha Meteri Fair, Goruy Tipy, Three domed Chuadanga Bôro Mosque, Gholdari Mosque, Chuadanga Circuit House, Natudah Atkabar, Hajar Duari School (Damuŗhuda), Karpashdaņa Neelkuţi, Gholdari Neelkuti, Karew and Company etc.

Chuadanga District Bordered By-

Chuadanga District is bordered by Kushtia district to the northeast, Jhenaidah district to the southeast, Meherpur district to the northwest and Nadia district of West Bengal (Indian State) to the southwest.

Chuadanga District Administration

The area of Chuadanga is 1174.10 Sq Km. It is under Khulna Division. There are 04 Municipalities in Chuadanga named Chuadanga, Alamdanga, Damurhuda and Jibonnagor. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Chuadanga district is 04, named- Chuadanga, Alamdanga, Damurhuda and Jibonnagor containing 32 Unions, 345 Mauzas and 521 Villages.

Chuadanga District Population Data

The total population of Chuadanga district is 12,34,054 (Male- 607,636 and Female- 626,355), Sex ratio 99:100, Population Density 1051/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.79%. The Literacy Rate of Chuadanga district is 71.20%, School attendance rate is 76.89% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Rivers in Chuadanga

Rivers flow through Chuadanga are- Naboganga, Mathavanga, Vairab, Kumar, Chitra etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Betel Leaf etc.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Chuadanga district is 9000 and NWD Code is 0761. Total Parliament seat in Chuadanga is 02. During the liberation war, Chuadanga was under Sector Number 08. Average rainfall of Chudanga district is 1467 mm and Urbanization rate is 27.12%.