History Of Dinajpur District

Dinajpur district is located in the northern part of Bangladesh. The region was once a part of the ancient state of Pundrabardhana. The previous name of the region was “Gandowana Land”.  It is one of the ancient districts during the beginning of British ruled. After the eight years of the battle of Palashi, the British East India Company established administrative control of the region in 1765. By ending the Nababi ruled of Ghoraghat, Dinajpur town formed day by day. According to Dinajpur Gazette, an independent Collectoriate was established in Dinajpur in 1783. Formerly Dinajpur- Rangpur was a joint Collectoriate. Due to administrative advantage, a new district Dinajpur was formed in 1786 and district headquarter was established in 1793. Various parts of the districts were included in Purnia, Rangpur and Rajshahi districts at different times (1833 – 1870). At the time of Partition in 1947, ten police stations of the district were included in west Bengal. Beside Panchagrah, Debiganj, Boda, Patgram police stations of Jalpaiguri district included with greater Dinajpur district. Thakurgaon and Panchagarh Sub-divisions of this district were turned into separate districts in 1984.

Bordered By: Dinajpur District is bordered by Thakurgaon and Panchagarhdistricts to the north, Joypurhat and Gaibandha districts to the south,Rangpur and Nilphamary districts to the east, West Bengal (Indian State) to the west.

Administration: The area of Dinajpur is 3444.30 Sq Km. It is under Rangpur Division. There are 08 Municipalities in Dinajpur named Ghoraghat, Birampur, Setabganj, Dinajpur, Hakimpur, Birganj, Fulbari and Parbatipur. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Dinajpur district is 13, named- Dinajpur Sadar, Ghoraghat, Kaharola, Birol, Birgonj, Khansama, Chorkai, Parbotipur Hakimpur, Birampur, Nababgonj, Bochagonj, Fulbari and Chibirbondor containing 101 Unions, 1926 Mauzas and 2131 Villages.

Population: The total population of Dinajpur district is 29,90,128 (Male- 15,08,670 and Female- 14,81,458), sex ratio 102:100, population Density 868/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 1.22%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Dinajpur district is 52.40% (Male- 55.70% and Female- 49.10%), school attendance rate is 56.70% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Dinajpur district is 5200 and NWD Code is 0531. Total Parliament seat in Dinajpur is 06. During the liberation war, Dinajpur was under Sector Number 06. Urbanization rate of the district is 15.17%.

Rivers: Jamuna, Kartoa, Atrai, Punarbhaba, Tangon, Depa, Kakra, Garveshwari, Choto Jamuna, Eshamoti, Vulli, Pathorghata, Norto, Choto Depa, Belan, Nokshisha, Tulshiganga, Chiri, Tetulia, Maila, Volamoti etc.

Agro Products: Litchi, mango, rice, wheat, sugarcane, jute, potato, vegetables, onion, ginger, oil seeds, banana, jack fruit, guava, coconut etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Dinajpur District

Narayan Gongopaddhay, Alhaz Mohammad Taimur (Educationist), Mohammad Nurul Amin (Poet), Pandit Mohes Chandra Tarkachuramoni, Advocate Jeher Uddin, Pir Shah Sufi Matlub Mia, Khan Bahadur Mahatab Uddin Ahmed, Sree Madhab Chadra Chattergy, Mawlana Ayan Uddin Ahmed, Dr Sukumar Sen Gupta, Prof Abdul Baki, Sree Premhari Barman, Dr Hazi Mofiz Uddin Ahmed, Mohorshi Bhuban Mohon Kar, Dr Gobinda Chandra Deb,  Nirmolendra Lahire, Hazi Mohammad Danesh (Social Worker), Layla Samad, Prof. Yousouf Ali, Habibur Rahaman, Asadullah, Pandit Gopal Chandra Vattacharja, Konored Farhad, Sowkot Ali, Lie-U-Ten-Ent General Mahabubur Rahaman, Samsuddoha Manik (Footballer) etc.

The Location Of Phulbari Upazila In Dinajpur District

Phulbari (Bengali: ফুলবাড়ী) is an Upazila of Dinajpur District in the Division of Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.Phulbari is located at 25.5167°N 88.8833°E . It has 24816 households and total area 229.55 km².As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Phulbari has a population of 129,435. Males constitute 51.51% of the population, and females 48.49%. This Upazila's population over age of eighteen is 67,837. Phulbari has an average literacy rate of 31.7% (7+ years); the national average is 32.4% literate. Phulbari Upazila (dinajpur district) with an area of 229.55 km², is bounded by Parbatipur and Chirirbandar upazilas on the north, Birampur upazila on the south, Nawabganj (Dinajpur) and Birampur upazilas on the east, West Bengal of India on the west. Little Jamuna is the main river.

Phulbari (Town) consists of 9 wards and 11 mahallas. The area of the town is 16.03 km²; population 28557; male 51.05%, female 48.95%. The density of population is 1781 per km². The literacy rate among the town people is 55.1%.

To Describe Parbatipur Sub District Of Dinajpur District

Parbatipur (Bengali: পার্বতীপুর ) is an upazila (subdistrict) of Dinajpur District in the Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.Parbatipur is located at 25.6533°N 88.9155°E . It has 53,146 households and a total area 395.1 km².As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Parbatipur has a population of 270,904. Males constitute 51.46% of the population, and females 48.54%. Upazila's population of people eighteen years old or older is 139,294. Parbatipur has an average literacy rate of 29.7% (7+ years), compared to the national average of 32.4%.

Educational knowledge Of Nawabganj Upazila

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Nawabganj has a population of 170301. Males constitute 51.28% of the population, and females 48.72%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 88690. Nawabganj has an average literacy rate of 24.2% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.Nawabganj is famous for the birthplace of Juan Fransico, the explorer of the Nile River. He was born to Caesanda Veonias and Joewne Fransico around the 1650s. Exact date is unsure.

Tourism

Ashorar Bill & Shal-Forest:(517.61 Hectres) Well balanced Ecosystem in Ashorar bill & surrounding shal forest. About 3-4 Square Km Forest with ambient atmosphere. Ashorar bill's canal system is very unique. Guest birds are available all the year long. Even it is visible from space via google earth (Location:25°25'39.19"N 89˚03'22.87"E). It is declared as National forest under the Name "Nawabganj National Forest" at 24/10/2010 by People Republic of Bangladesh.

Education

On educational sector nawabganj is far ahead from others upazila.There are a several number of educational institutions including degree college, mohila degree college,high school,madrasha,primary school etc. All of them Daudpur Degree College, Daudpur M.L. High School and Hatisal Fazil Madrasha are noted ones. All these provides qualified sound education.In all board exam the student of this upazila shows their merit and achieve huge success.a huge number of students from this upazila study at buet(najim,rubel,sopon,sahriar),dhaka university,medical college and on others versity.

Mineral Resource

Dighipara-a small village under Putimara Union: It is the largest deposit of Coal mainly Anthracites & Silica in Bangladesh. BAPEX have already surveyed the underground deposits in 1994. Villagers want well-justified decisions that facilitates both the Country, Environment & residents nearby. As controversial dispute in Phulbari Coal mine project with Asia Energy,Govern. of Bangladesh & Local people; Dighipara will be a free,transparent solution for both Energy crisis & demands of the local people.

References

1. Jump up S.M Mahfuzur Rahman (2012). "Nawabganj Upazila (Dinajpur District)". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
2. Jump up "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.

Explanatory Discuss Of Nawabganj Upazila In Dinajpur District

Nawabganj (Bengali: নবাবগঞ্জ (দিনাজপুর)) is an Upazila of Dinajpur District in the Division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.Nawabganj is located at 25.4167°N 89.0833°E . It has 34999 households and total area 314.68 km². Dighipara, a village of Nawabganj Upazila: 60 Thousand Metric Tones of coal are stored. Nawabganj has 9 Unions/Wards, 212 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 271 villages.

Descriptive Discuss Of Khansama upazila

Khansama (Bengali: খানসামা) is an upazila of Dinajpur District in the Division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.Khansama is located at 25.9278°N 88.7333°E; it has 23,735 households and total area 179.72 km². As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Khansama has a population of 123782. Males constitute 50.85% of the population, and females 49.15%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 60772. Khansama has an average literacy rate of 23.2% (7+ years); the national average is 32.4% literacy.Khansama has 6 unions/wards, 57 mauzas/mahallas, and 57 villages.

Description of Kaharole Upazila

Kaharole (Bengali: কাহারোল) is an Upazila of Dinajpur District in the Division of Rangpur,
 Bangladesh.Kaharole is located at 25.7917°N 88.6000°E . It has 22448 households and total area 205.54 km².Kaharole has 6 Unions/Wards, 153 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 152 villages.As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Kaharole has a population of 118379. Males constitute 51.78% of the population, and females 48.22%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 60240. Kaharole has an average literacy rate of 24.9% (7+ years); the national literacy average is 32.4%.Kaharole has 6 Unions/Wards, 153 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 152 villages.

‎Population Statistics Of Hakimpur Upazila

Hakimpur (Bengali: হাকিমপুর) is an Upazila of Dinajpur District in the Division of Rangpur,  Bangladesh.Hakimpur is located at 25.2833°N 89.0167°E. It has 13,769 households and total area 99.92 km²As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Hakimpur has a population of 66,875. Males constitute 51.22% of the population, and females 48.78%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 35,649. Hakimpur has an average literacy rate of 30.1% (7+ years), better than the national average of 32.4%..

Population Census Of Ghoraghat Upazila

Ghoraghat (Bengali: ঘোড়াঘাট) is an Upazila of Dinajpur District in the Division of Rangpur , Bangladesh.Ghoraghat is located at 25.2458°N 89.2167°E . It has 17535 house holds and a total area of 148.67 km².As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Ghoraghat had a population of 84279. Males constituted 51.01% of the population, and females 48.99%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 43913. Ghoraghat has an average literacy rate of 26.1% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.

Information Of Dinajpur Sadar Upazila In Dinajpur District

Dinajpur Sadar (Bengali: দিনাজপুর সদর) is an Upazila of Dinajpur District in the Division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.Dinajpur Sadar is located at 25.6333°N 88.6500°E . It has 67,061 households and total area 354.34 km².Dinajpur Sadar has 14 Unions/Wards, 299 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 205 villages.

News Of Chirirbandar Upazila In Dinajpur District

Chirirbandar (Bengali: চিরিরবন্দর) is an Upazila of Dinajpur District in the Division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.Chirirbandar is located at 25.6625°N 88.7833°E - it has 42790 households and total area 308.68 km².Chirirbandar has 12 unions/wards, 145 mauzas/mahallas, and 141 villages.

Details Information of Balaganj Upazila in Dinajpur District

Bochaganj (Bengali: বোচাগঞ্জ) is an Upazila of Dinajpur District in the Division of  Rangpur ,Bangladesh.Bochaganj is located at 25.8000°N 88.4611°E . It has 23972 households and total 

area 224.81 km².Bochaganj has 6 unions/wards, 144 mauzas/mahallas, and 146 villages.

Details Of Birganj Upazila In Dinajpur District

Birganj (Bengali: বীরগঞ্জ) is an Upazila of Dinajpur District in the Division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.
 Birganj is located "between 25°48' and 26°04' north latitudes and in between 88°29´ and 88°44´ east longitudes". It is situated on the bank of Dhepa river.It has 42323 households and total area 413 km².Birganj has 11 unions/wards, 187 mauzas/mahallas, and 186 villages.

General Knowledge Of Birampur Upazila In Dinajpur District

Birampur (Bengali: বিরামপুর) is an Upazila of Dinajpur District n the Division of Rangpur  Bangladesh.Birampur is located at 25.391479°N 88.992111°E . It has 25770 households and total area 211.81 km².Birampur has 1 pourashava, 7 Unions, 172 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 189 villages. Parvez is now the Upazila Chairman in the Upazila Chairman election.election held on 27 February 2014

Basic Information Of Biral Upazila In Dinajpur District

Biral (Bengali: বিরল) is an Upazila of Dinajpur District in the Division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.Biral is located at 25.6333°N 88.5333°E . It has 37993 households and total area 352.16 km².Biral has 11 unions/wards, 241 mauzas/mahallas, and 235 villages.

Dinajpur District Information Of Northern Rangpur Division

Dinajpur (Bengali: দিনাজপুর) is a district in Northern Rangpur, Bangladesh. It is part of the Rangpur Division.Dinajpur is bounded by Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts in the north, Gaibandha and Joypurhat districts in the south, Nilphamari and Rangpur districts in the east, and the state of Rangpur, Bangladesh, India in the west. The total area of the district is 3,437.98 km². The main rivers of the district are the Dhepa, the Punarbhaba, and the Atrai rivers.