Dhunat Upazila

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Dhunat
ধুনট
Upazila
Dhunat is located in Bangladesh
Dhunat
Dhunat
Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°41′N 89°32′E / 24.683°N 89.533°E / 24.683; 89.533Coordinates: 24°41′N 89°32′E / 24.683°N 89.533°E / 24.683; 89.533
Country Bangladesh
DivisionRajshahi Division
DistrictBogra District
Area
[1]
 • Total247.73 km2 (95.65 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)[2]
 • Total292,404
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
5850, 5851
Websitedhunot.bogra.gov.bd(in Bengali)
Upazila road

Dhunat Upazila (Bengali: ধুনট উপজেলা) is an upazila of Bogra District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Dhunat Thana was established in 1962 and was converted into an upazila in 1983.[3] It is named after its administrative center, the town of Dhunat, which became a municipality in 2001. By 2006 Dhunat Municipality had achieved 100% sanitation and it was awarded as the 2nd pourashava among the country.[citation needed]

Geography[]

Dhunat Upazila has a total area of 247.73 square kilometres (95.65 sq mi).[1] It lies on the west bank of the Jamuna River. It borders Gabtali and Sariakandi upazilas to the north, Sirajganj District to the east and south, and Sherpur and Shajahanpur upazilas to the west.[3]

Demographics[]

Historical population
YearPop. (000) ±%
1981 213—    
1991 247+16.0%
2001 271+9.7%
2011 292+7.7%
Source:
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics[1]

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Dhunat Upazila had 75,897 households and a population of 555,014, 7.8% of whom lived in urban areas.[2] 10.3% of the population was under the age of 5.[4] The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 35.6%, compared to the national average of 51.8%.[5][6]

Administration[]

Dhunat Upazila is divided into Dhunat Municipality and 10 union parishads: Kalerpara, Bhandarbari, Chaukibari, Chikashi, Dhunat, Elangi, Gopalnagar, Gosainbari, Mathurapur, and Nimgachhi. The union parishads are subdivided into 90 mauzas and 207 villages.

Chairman :Md. Abdul Hi Khokon

Vice Chairman :Md.Mohosin Alom

Women Vice Chairman :Popi Rani Saha

Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO): Rajia Sultana[7]

Dhunat Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 16 mahallas.[1]

Education[]

See also: Education in Bangladesh

There are 10 colleges in the upazila. They include Dhunat Mohila College, founded in 1996, G.M.C Degree College, Goshai Bari Degree College, and Sonahata College. , founded in 1972, is the only honors level college in the upazila.[3]

According to Banglapedia, Dhunat High School, founded in 1941, is a notable secondary school.[3]

The madrasa education system includes three fazil madrasas.[8] According to Banglapedia, Jorkhali Senior Madrasa, founded in 1911, is a notable one.[3]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "District Statistics 2011: Bogra" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 23, 2014. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population Census 2011: Bogra Table C-01" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Islam, Md Sirajul (2012). "Dhunat Upazila". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  4. ^ "Population Census 2011: Bogra Table C-04" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  5. ^ "Population Census 2011: Bogra Table C-06" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  6. ^ "Population and Housing Census 2011: Bangladesh at a Glance" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  7. ^ "List of Upazila Nirbahi Officers". Ministry of Public Administration. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013.
  8. ^ "List of Institutions". Ministry of Education. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
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