Ghoshnagor (Bengali: ঘোষনগর) is a Union in Patnitala Upazila, Naogaon District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh.[2]

Ghoshnagor
ঘোষনগর
Ghoshnagor is located in Bangladesh
Ghoshnagor
Ghoshnagor
Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 25°01′44″N 88°49′16″E / 25.0290°N 88.821°E / 25.0290; 88.821
CountryBangladesh
DivisionRajshahi Division
DistrictNaogaon District
UpazilaPatnitala Upazila
Government
 • ChairmanMd. Abu Bakar Siddiq[1]
Area
 • Total15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total10,000
 • Density670/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
6540
Website9noghasnagarup.naogaon.gov.bd

Demographics

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It covers an area of about 15 square kilometers and has a population of about ten thousand (2016). Educational institutions include Ghoshnagor High School and Ghoshnagor Zongipir Shaheb Alim Madrasha. Other buildings include one rice mill, one community clinic, and twelve mosques.

Administration

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The Administrative Council of the Union consists of three women Members of the reserved women's seat and nine General Members under one chairman.

Economy

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Most of the people of Ghoshnagor union depends on the agriculture to earn their livelihood. The main crops are paddy, wheat, mustard seed, mango etc.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ মোঃ আবু বকর সিদ্দীক. Ghasnagar Union (in Bengali).
  2. ^ "GeoNames Search". National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 2017-09-18.