Mohanganj Upazila
Mohanganj
মোহনগঞ্জ | |
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A Hospital in Mohanganj | |
| Coordinates: 24°52′N 90°58′E / 24.867°N 90.967°E | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Division | Mymensingh |
| District | Netrokona |
| Area | |
• Total | 243.2 km2 (93.9 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 166,421 |
| • Density | 684.3/km2 (1,772/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Postal code | 2446[2] |
| Area code | 09524[3] |
| Website | http://mohongonj.netrokona.gov.bd/ |
Mohanganj (Bengali: মোহনগঞ্জ) is an upazila of Netrokona District[4] in the Mymensingh Division of Bangladesh. It is one of the 10 upazilas of Netrakona district. Mohanganj is largely known as the capital of Lower Bangladesh as it is the economic heart of Lower Bangladesh generally known as Haor.
Geography
Mohanganj is located at 24°52′00″N 90°58′00″E / 24.8667°N 90.9667°E. It has 24011 households and a total area of 243.2 km2. The Upazila is bounded by Barhatta Upazilas and Sunamganj district on the north, Khaliajuri and Sunamganj district on the east, Madan Upazila on the south and Atpara Upazila on the west.
Mohanganj is a true example of riverine Bangladesh. This part of Bangladesh is beautified by the famous Kangsha River (Bengali: কংস নদী) which is also the backbone of transportation and economic system. Except this, numerous canals, small rivers crisscrossed that land and established itself as an important Upazila of rural Bangladesh.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 107,934 | — |
| 1991 | 129,415 | +19.9% |
| 2001 | 143,740 | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 167,507 | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 166,415 | −0.7% |
| Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics[5] | ||
According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census, Mohanganj Upazila had 39,029 households and a population of 166,421. 10.12% of the population were under 5 years of age. Mohanganj had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 66.60%: 67.57% for males and 65.66% for females, and a sex ratio of 97.59 males for 100 females. 38,612 (23.21%) lived in urban areas.[5]
Points of interest
There is an ancient fort at the village Betham (Sultan Alauddin Hussain Shah period), Sheikh Bari Mosque (same period), and Daulatpur Temple (876 BS).
Economy
Agriculture 48.25%, fishing 2.62%, agricultural laborer 21.21%, wage laborer 2.53%, commerce 9.84%, service 3.49% and others 12.06%.
Fertile land 24864.43 hectares, fallow land 390.84 hectares; single crop 52%, double crop 38% and treble crop land 10%; land under irrigation 71%.
Administration
Mohanganj Thana, now an upazila, was formed on 6 April 1920.[4]
Mohanganj Upazila is divided into Mohanganj Municipality and seven union parishads: Barkashia Birampur, Baratali Banihari, Gaglajur, Maghan Siadhar, Samaj Sahialdeo, Suair, and Tentulia. The union parishads are subdivided into 111 mauzas and 163 villages.[6]
Mohanganj Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 18 mahallas.[6]
Transport
Mohanganj Upazila has a strong waterway connection with Sylhet, Sunamganj, Bhairab Bazar and Dhaka. Alongside, the road network system connected it with Netrokona, Mymensingh and to the capital, Dhaka. There is two intercity train now running from Dhaka to Mohanganj. Haor express departs at 11:50pm from kamlapur railway station and Mohanganj express departs Dhaka at 2:20 pm. Visiting Tanguar Haor through this route is also a good option other than the popular Sunamganj route.
Gallery
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Rickshaw stand near the market
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Market alley
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Bamboo products of Mohanganj
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Vegetable market
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Fish market
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Dry fish market
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Rice market
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Government hospital
See also
References
- ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 401. ISBN 978-9844752016.
- ^ "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. 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba.com. 18 October 2024.
- ^ a b Syed Marufuzzaman (2012), "Mohanganj Upazila", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
- ^ a b c Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Netrokona (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-237-5.
- ^ a b "District Statistics 2011: Netrokona" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.