Sirajganj Sadar Upazila

Sirajganj Sadar
সিরাজগঞ্জ সদর
Upazila of Bangladesh
Jamuna Bridge
Coordinates: 24°27.5′N 89°42′E / 24.4583°N 89.700°E / 24.4583; 89.700
Country Bangladesh
DivisionRajshahi
DistrictSirajganj
HeadquartersSirajganj
Area
 • Total
320.15 km2 (123.61 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
631,928
 • Density1,973.8/km2 (5,112.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
6700[2]
Area code0751[3]
Websitesirajganj/SirajganjSadar.gif


Sirajganj Sadar (Bengali: সিরাজগঞ্জ সদর) is an upazila, or sub-district of Sirajganj District, it is located in Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh.[4]

Geography

Sirajganj Sadar is located at 24°27′30″N 89°42′00″E / 24.4583°N 89.7000°E / 24.4583; 89.7000. It is bounded by Kazipur upazila on the north, Kamarkhanda and Belkuchi upazilas on the south, Sarishabari, Kalihati and Bhuapur upazilas on the east, Kamarkhanda, Raiganj and Dhunat upazilas on the west.[5]

Demographics

Religions in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila (2022)[6]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 96.67%
Hinduism
 
 3.32%
Other or not stated
 
 0.01%

According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census, Sirajganj Sadar Upazila had 155,401 households and a population of 631,928. 9.44% of the population were under 5 years of age. Sirajganj Sadar had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 73.63%: 75.10% for males and 72.19% for females, and a sex ratio of 98.61 males for every 100 females. 229,258 (36.28%) lived in urban areas.[6]

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Sirajganj Sadar Upazila had 125,485 households and a population of 555,155. 130,591 (23.52%) were under 10 years of age. Sirajganj Sadar had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 47.96%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1000 males. 167,200 (30.12%) lived in urban areas.[7][8]

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Sirajganj Sadar has a population of 389,160. Males constitute are 51.54% of the population, and females 48.46%. This upazila's eighteen-up population is 195,911. Sirajganj Sadar has an average literacy rate of 29.8% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[9]

Administration

Sirajganj Sadar Thana was formed under Mymensingh district in 1772 and it was turned into an upazila in 1984.

Sirajganj Sadar Upazila is divided into Sirajganj Municipality and ten union parishads: Bagbati, Bohuli, Kaliahoripur, Khokshabari, Kawakhola, Mechhra, Ratankandi, Shialkol, Chhongachha, and Soydabad. The union parishads are subdivided into 187 mauzas and 294 villages.[7]

Sirajganj Municipality is subdivided into 15 wards and 50 mahallas.[7]

Education

Sirajganj Sadar boasts numerous educational institutions including:

Islamia Government College (1921), Sirajganj Government College (1940), Shaheed M. Munsur Ali Medical College (2014), North Bengal Medical College (2001), Rashiddozzoha Government Women's College (1966), Bhashani Degree College (1994), Rajob Ali Memorial Science College (1999), Abdullah al Mahmud Degree College (1987), Sirajganj Govt. MATS, Sheikh Hasina Nursing College, Sirajganj Government Technical College (1966), Sirajganj Polytechnic Institute (2000), Bagbati High School (1866), Jnanadainy High School (1882), Victoria High School (1898), Char Songachha Islamia Fazil Madrasah (1919), Bhatpiary J.R.S High School (1933), Bonowari Lal Government High School (1869), Saleha Ishaque Government Girls High School (1937), Mesra High School (1948), Gotia High school (1982), Rupsha High School (1989), Suchona Kinder Garden High School-Rupsha (2003), Sabuj Kanan School and College (1980), Sirajganj Collectorate School and College (2003), Jewels Oxford International School (2002), Haji Ali Ahmad High School (1947), Jahanara High School (1969), Gowri-Urban High School (1968), S.B Railway Colony High School & College (1964), Sirajganj Police Lines School & College (2011), Shaheed Model School (2012), PDB High School (1973), Goyla Model Govt. Primary School (1845).

Notable people

See also

References

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  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba. 18 October 2024.
  4. ^ Islam, Kamrul (2012). "Sirajganj Sadar Upazila". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  5. ^ Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). "Sirajganj Sadar Upazila". Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  6. ^ a b Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Sirajganj (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-229-0.
  7. ^ a b c "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Sirajganj" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  8. ^ "Community Tables: Sirajganj district" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
  9. ^ "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 27 March 2005. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  10. ^ Barque, A. M., ed. (1963). Barque's Pakistan Trade Directory and Who's Who. Barque & Company. p. 14. OCLC 1645066.
  11. ^ Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). "Sharafuddin, Abdullah Al-Muti". Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
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