Nandigram Upazila (Bengali: নন্দীগ্রাম উপজেলা) is an upazila of Bogra District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Nandigram Thana was established in 1932 and was converted into an upazila in 1983.[2] It is named after its administrative center, the town of Nandigram.
Nandigram
নন্দীগ্রাম | |
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| Coordinates: 24°40′N 89°14′E / 24.667°N 89.233°E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Rajshahi |
| District | Bogra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 265.22 km2 (102.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census)[1] | |
| • Total | 180,802 |
| • Density | 680/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Postal code | 5860 |
| Website | nondigram |
Geography edit
Nandigram Upazila has a total area of 265.22 square kilometres (102.40 sq mi).[1] It is bounded on the west by the Nagar River (across which lies Naogaon District).[3] It borders Kahaloo and Shajahanpur upazilas to the north, Sherpur Upazila to the east, Natore District to the south and west, and Adamdighi Upazila to the west.[2][4]
Demographics edit
| Year | Pop. (000) | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 125 | — |
| 1991 | 148 | +18.4% |
| 2001 | 168 | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 181 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 200 | +10.5% |
| Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics[1] | ||
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Nandigram Upazila had 45,853 households and a population of 180,802. 35,156 (19.44%) were under 10 years of age. Nandigram had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 47.51%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1000 males. 18,496 (10.23%) lived in urban areas.[1] Ethnic population was 1,906 (1.05%), of which Barman were 881, Oraon 401 and Santal 189.[5]
Administration edit
Nandigram Upazila is divided into Nandigram Municipality and five union parishads: Bhatgram, Bhatra, Burail, Nandigram, and Thalta Majhgram. The union parishads are subdivided into 192 mauzas and 228 villages.
Nandigram Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 22 mahallas.[1]
Education edit
There are four colleges in the upazila. They include Hat Karai Degree College, Monsur Hossain Degree College, and Nandigram Mohilla College.and Nimaidighi adarsha college.
The madrasa education system includes four fazil madrasas and the Jamur Islamia Senior Alim Madrasah.[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Bogra" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
- ^ a b Pulak, Md Khairul Alam (2012). "Nandigram Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ Murshed, Md Mahbub (2012). "Nagar River". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ "Nadigram Map". Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ "Community Tables: Bogra district" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
- ^ "List of Institutions". Ministry of Education. Retrieved July 15, 2014.