Nilphamari District Information

Nilphamari District, Bangladesh

Nilphamari district is one of the ancient localities of primitive civilization of Bangladesh. The Tebhaga Movement, Indigo Resistance Movement, Peasant revolt etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. During the British East India Company period, the region was famous for Indigo cultivation due to its fertile lands. As a result, a number of indigo farms grown up. The largest indigo factory was 3 km north from the town, nearby railway station. Besides current officers’ club was also an indigo factory. It is believed that the “Nil- Khamari” converted to Nilphamari in the words of civil farmers by the passing of age. The region was under the Votmari Chauki. Later on the Chauki was transferred first to Shekherhat of Badarganj police station and then to Dokra of Domar police station. The Nilphamari subdivision was established in 1875 and was turned into a district in 1984. Nilphamari district is 400 Km away from the Capital city Dhaka and the Geo position of the district is between 25˚44’ to 26˚19’ North latitudes and between 88˚46’ to 89˚12’ east longitude.

Nilphamari District Bordered By

Nilphamari District is bordered by Shiliguri (Indian district) to the north, Rangpur and Dinajpur districts to the south, Rangpur and Lalmonirhat districts to the east, Panchagarh and Dinajpur districts to the west.

Administration: The area of Nilphamari is 1546.59 Sq Km. It is under Rangpur Division. There are 04 Municipalities in Nilphamari named Nilfamary, Sayadpur, Domer and Jhaldaka. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Nilphamari district is 06, named- Nilfamary Sadar, Kishorgonj, Domer, Jaldhaka, Dimla and Sayadpur containing 61 Unions, 355 Mauzas and 361 Villages. 

Nilphamari District Population Data

The total population of Nilphamari district is 20,92,568. Sex ratio is 101:100, Population Density 1353/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.20%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Nilphamari district is 44.40% (Male- 47.60% and Female- 41.10%), school attendance rate is 54.40% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Nilphamari district is 5300 and NWD Code is 0551. Total Parliament seat in Nilphamari is 04. During the liberation war, Nilphamari was under Sector Number 06. Urbanization rate of the district is 15.81%. The region is about 400 Km away from the capital city Dhaka. There is 50.90 Km international borderline (with India) in Nilphamari.

Rivers: Teesta, Ghagot, Bamon Danga, Deonai, Vullai, Charalkata, Salki, Jamunashari, Buri Khora etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Tobacco, Sugarcane, Wheat, Onion, Peanuts, Vegetables etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Nilphamari District

A. N. M. Golam Mostafa, Anisul Hoque (Writer), Saint Shah Kalandor,  Abdlul Hafiz, Kazi Abdul Quader, Asaduzzaman Nur (Actor and Politician), Nawab Nurul Uddin, Ratindra Nath Roy (Singer), Khayrat Hossain (Politician), Advocate Dabir Uddin Ahmed, Rathindra Nath Roy, Dr Jikrul Hoque (Politician), Mohesh Chandra Roy (Music Composer), Haralal Roy (Singer), Moshiur Rahaman Jadu Mia (Politician), Dr Imtiaz Hossain (Literate Personality), Dr Jahid Prodhan (Educationist), Principal Mohammad Musa etc.

 

Tourist Attractions in Nilphamari District

Nill-Sagor, Uttara Export Processing Zone, Tista Barrage, Sayadpur Railway Factory, Power Plant, Chini Mosque, Sayadpur Air Port, Shadhinata Monument, Hari Dharma Paul Garh, Shahid Captain Bashar Gate, Nilphamary Govt. High School etc.

Noakhali District Information

Noakhali District, Bangladesh

Noakhali district is located in the south eastern part of Bangladesh. The previous name of Noakhali region was “Bhulua/Sudharam”. Once, the agriculture of the north eastern part of Bhulua was seriously affected by floods of the river of Dakatia flowing from the Tripura hill tracts. To protect the hervests a canal was excavated in 1660 from the Dakatia through Ramganj, Sonaimuri and Chaumuhani to divert water flow to the junction of the rivers Meghna and Feni. After excavating this long canal Bhulua was renamed Noakhalo after "Noa" (New) and "khal" (Canal) in 1668. The Noakhali district was formed in 1821. The Geo position of the district is between 22˚06’ to 23˚17’ North latitudes and between 90˚38’ to 91˚35’ east longitude. In the fetal tornado and high tide in 1970, about three lac people died in the region.

Noakhali District Bordered By

Noakhali District is bordered by Comilla district to the north, The Bay of Bengal and the Meghna Estaury to the south, Feni and Chittagong district to the east, Bhola and Lakshmipur district to the west.

Administration: The area of Noakhali District is 3685.87 Sq Km. It is under Chittagong Division. There are 08 Municipalities in Noakhali named Bashurhat, Kabirhat, Senbag, Chaumohoni, Noakhali, Chatkhil, Sonaimuri and Hatia. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Noakhali district is 09, named- Sudharam, Begumgonj, Senbag, Companygonj, Chatkhil, Hatia, Sonaimuri and Subornachar containing 91 Unions, 882 Mauzas and 967 Villages.

Noakhali District Population Data

The total population of Noakhali district is 36,25,442, Population Density 983.60/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.40%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Noakhali district is 75.52%, school attendance rate is 79.64% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Noakhali district is 3800 and NWD Code is 0321. Total Parliament seat in Noakhali is 06. During the liberation war, Noakhali was under Sector Number 02. Urbanization rate of the district is 15.98%. The average maximum temperature of the region is 34.4˚ C and minimum 14.4˚ C and average rainfall is 3302 mm.

Rivers: Meghna, Dakatia, Feni, Muhuri, Seloneah, Bhabaniganj etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Wheat, Coconut, Betel Nut, Peanuts, Yam, Onion, Garlic, Maize, Oil seeds etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Noakhali District

Raja Laksmanmanikya, Abdul Malek Ukil (Politician), Abdul Hakim (Poet), Professor Munir Chowdhury (Leading intellectual and a pioneer in modern theater in Bangladesh), Prof. Kabir Chowdhury, Shamser Ghazi, Barister Aminul Hoque (Politician), Muzaffor Ahmod Chowdhury, (Founder Member of All India Communist Party), Motaher Hossain Chowdhury (Writer), Birshrestha Ruhul Amin, Sarjent Jahurul Hoque, Abdus Sakur, (Writer), Obaidul Quader (Politician), Dilara Jaman (Actress), Barrister Mowdud Ahmed (Politician), Major General M. A. Monjur (Sector Commander during Bangladesh War of Independence) Ramendu Majumder (Leading Intellectual in the areas of art, culture and drama), Ferdousy Majumder (Actress), Professor Ehtashem Haider Chowdhury (Martyred intellectual), A T M Samsuzzaman (Actor) etc.

 

Tourist Attractions in Noakhali District

Birshrestha Ruhul Amin Memorial Museum, Nijhum Islamd, Bojra Sahi Mosque, Kamolarani Lake, Rongomala Lake, Charbata Steamer Ghat, Queen Luther's Church, Gandhi Asylum, Bashi Khondoker Mosque, Tri- Angle Lake etc.

Pabna District Information

Pabna District, Bangladesh

Pabna district is located in the north western part of Bangladesh. There are many legendary about the naming of Pabna. According to one legendary, the Ganges eastern flowing called “Pabni” based on the origin of the name of Pabna. We came to know from another source that a notorious robber named Pabon or Pabna was once familiar in the region. Pabna was nemed after him. Some historians think that Pabna came from Padumba. A portion of historians think that the name Pabna came from Pundrubardhan. Once, the current area of the Pabna district was a part of the ancient Pundravardhan. The region was ruled by Gangaridhi, Maurja, Gupta, Paul, Sen etc dynasties. The region came under Muslim rule in 1205. From 1576 to 1727, 29 rulers ruled the region on behalf of Muhal dynasty. During the British East India Company period, Pabna district was formed as a separate district in 1828. The boundary of Pabna district was reformed in many times. After the liberation of Bangladesh, greater Pabna district was divided into two districts named Pabna and Sirajganj in 1984. The Geo position of the district is between 24˚03’ to 24˚12’ North latitudes and between 89˚10’ to 89˚25’ east longitude.

Pabna District Bordered By

Pabna District is bordered by Sirajganj and Natore districts to the north, Rajbari and Kushtia districts to the south, Manikganj and Sirajganj districts to the east, Kushtia district and the Ganga River to the west.

Administration: The area of Pabna District is 2376.13 Sq Km. It is under Rajshahi Division. There are 09 Municipalities in Pabna named Pabna Sadar, Chatmohor, Ishardi, Sujahagor, Faridpur, Atgharia, Sathya, Vangura and Bera. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Pabna district is 09, named- Pabna Sadar, Chatmohor, Ishardi, Sujahagor, Faridpur, Atgharia, Sathya, Vangura and Bera containing 73 Unions, 1083 Mauzas and 1562 Villages. 

Pabna District Population

The total population of Pabna district is 29,72,654, Population Density 1251/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.10%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Pabna district is 70.49%. School attendance rate is 74.47% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Pabna district is 6600 and NWD Code is 0731. Total Parliament seat in Pabna is 05. During the liberation war, Pabna was under Sector Number 07. Urbanization rate of the district is 15.36%.

Rivers: Padma, Gonga, Gumani, Atrai, Boral, Chiknai, Kazipur, Kartowa, Gonga, Ishamoti etc. 

Agro Products: Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Pulse, wheat, oil seeds, onion, garlic, betel leaf, pulses, Mango, jack fruit, coconut, banana, litchi, guava, papaya etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Pabna District

Promoth Chowdhury, Fateh Lohani, Bonde Ali Mia (Poet), Mahmuda Khatun Shiddque, Dr Fazle Rabbi, Sarder Joinuddin, Prof. Abu Sayed, Daud Hayder, Omer Ali, Abu Hena Mostofa Kamal, Air Vice Marshal A. K. Khandaker, Thakur Anukulchandra (Physician), Suchitra Sen (Actress) etc.

 

Tourist Attractions in Pabna District

Hemayatpur Mental Hospital, Jorge Court Bhaban, Edward University College, Jorbangla Temple, Hardinge Bridge, North Bengal Paper Mill, Chatmohor Jagannath Temple, Sujanagor Nabaratna Temple, Three Tomb Mosque, Lalon Shah Bridge, Shilaaidoho koothibari (villa) , Chalan Bil, Pakshi Railway Colony, Satsang Ashram etc.