Nandigram Upazila

Nandigram
নন্দীগ্রাম
Upazila
Location of Nandigram
Coordinates: 24°40′N 89°14′E / 24.667°N 89.233°E / 24.667; 89.233
Country Bangladesh
DivisionRajshahi
DistrictBogra
Area
[1]
 • Total
265.22 km2 (102.40 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[2]
 • Total
200,294
 • Density760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
5860[3]
Area code051[4]
Websitenondigram.bogra.gov.bd(in Bengali)

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.[5] It is named after its administrative center, the town of Nandigram.

Geography

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).[6] 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.[5][7]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop. (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]
Religions in Nandigram Upazila (2022)[8]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 88.28%
Hinduism
 
 11.71%
Other or not stated
 
 0.01%

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, 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.[9]

Administration

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

See also: Education in Bangladesh

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.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Bogra" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  2. ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 401. ISBN 978-9844752016.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh Postal Code". Dhaka: Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 21 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba.com. 18 October 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Murshed, Md Mahbub (2012). "Nagar River". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  7. ^ "Nadigram Map". Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  8. ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Bogura (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-235-1.
  9. ^ "Community Tables: Bogra district" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
  10. ^ "List of Institutions". Ministry of Education. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

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