Muktagacha Upazila

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Muktagacha
মুক্তাগাছা
Upazila
Muktagacha is located in Bangladesh
Muktagacha
Muktagacha
Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°45.5′N 90°16′E / 24.7583°N 90.267°E / 24.7583; 90.267Coordinates: 24°45.5′N 90°16′E / 24.7583°N 90.267°E / 24.7583; 90.267
Country Bangladesh
DivisionMymensingh Division
DistrictMymensingh District
Area
 • Total314.71 km2 (121.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total415,473
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
2210
WebsiteOfficial Map of Muktagacha

Muktagacha (Bengali: মুক্তাগাছা) is an upazila of Mymensingh District[1] in the Division of Mymensingh, Bangladesh. It is known for sweets which are made there, called "Monda". It is also known for the Rajbari (a zamindar's residence) which is currently used as an educational institute, Shahid Shrity College.

Etymology[]

The previous name of Muktagacha was Binodbari. When the Zamindars (kings) arrived from Natore, an inhabitant of the town, Muktaram Karmakar, presented them with a gold lamp-stand, locally called Gacha. This pleased the Zamindars. They wanted to acknowledge the present and show respect to Muktaram, so they renamed the town to Muktagacha.

Geography[]

Muktagacha is located at

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24°45′30″N 90°16′00″E / 24.7583°N 90.2667°E / 24.7583; 90.2667. It has a total area of 314.71 km2.

Demographics[]

Historical population
YearPop. (000) ±%
1981 265—    
1991 322+21.5%
2001 366+13.7%
2011 415+13.4%
Source:
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics[2]

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Muktagacha Upazila had 96,657 households and a population of 415,473, 12.0% of whom lived in urban areas. 11.6% of the population was under the age of 5. The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 43.5%, compared to the national average of 51.8%.[3][4]

Arts and culture[]

The traditional pearl mound of Muktagacha, Mymensingh
Main article: Muktagachhar monda

Muktagacha has always been a place to nourish the various cultural activities. The Zaminders of Muktagacha were always conscious of cultural activities. Raja Jagat Kishore Acharya Choudhury was a patron of culture. He brought cultural people like Ustad Alauddin Khan, Hafiz Ali Khan, Dabir Khan and others to Muktagacha. People here practice Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Sangeet, Kirtan, Lalon Geeti etc.[clarification needed] In addition, various cultural activities are held around the year. The artist association of Muktagacha is Aymon Tirer Shillpy Somaj' according to the name of Aymon River.

Administration[]

Muktagacha Upazila is divided into Muktagacha Municipality and ten union parishads: Basati, Borogram, Daogaon, Dulla, Ghoga, Kashimpur, Kheruajani, Kumargata, Mankon, and Tarati. The union parishads are subdivided into 261 mauzas and 283 villages.[2]

Muktagacha Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 21 mahallas.[2]

Administration &public representative
Chairman Vice Chairman Woman Vice Chairman Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO)
Jakaria Haroon Arab Ali Murshida Akter Kakoly Shuborna Sarker

Religious activities[]

Muktagacha has a long tradition of being a peaceful land decorated with religious harmony. Both the Hindus and Muslims are of brotherly nature and live peacefully together. Eid is celebrated with much grandeur and devotion. In this day, not only the Muslims visit each other's home but also the Hindus also visit Muslim homes as well. People share many food items and gifts to mark the occasion. Many fairs, locally called Mela, are held for weeks. Durga Puja is the main religious festival of the Hindu community here. During Durga Puja the whole town takes a festive look. People of all community enjoy the Puja holiday. Devotees and visitors go from one pandal to another to see the idols of Goddess Durga. On the day of Bijoyadashami, the idols are carried out in long processions and then immersed into nearby water bodies. Besides these all other religious activities are peacefully observed. There is a 200-year-old twin Shiva Temple just outside the zamindar-house where Durga Puja is also celebrated.

Major zamindaris of Mymensingh[]

  • Susanga (Maharaja) (3rd in the Order of Precedence in the Government House of Calcutta before 1947)
  • Muktagagacha (also called Mymensingh) (Maharaja)
  • Ramgopalpur(raja)
  • Gouripur (Babu)
  • Kalipur (Babu)
  • Malotipur

Schools and colleges[]

Schools

  1. Muktagacha RK Govt. High School
  2. NN Girls High School
  3. Nabarun Bidyaniketan
  4. Hamida Sultana Girls High School
  5. Montola High School
  6. Armed Batalian High School
  7. Gabtali High School
  8. Chachua High School

Colleges

  1. Muktagacha Govt. College
  2. Muktagacha Mahabidyaloy
  3. Hazi Kashem Ali Degree College
  4. Gabtali Degree College
  5. Mymensingh Physical Education College

Bank in Muktagacha[]

  1. Sonali Bank Limited
  2. Rupali Bank Limited
  3. Janata Bank Limited
  4. Agrani Bank Limited
  5. Pubali Bank Limited
  6. National Bank Limited
  7. Brac Bank Limited
  8. Southeast Bank Limited
  9. Islami Bank Limited
  10. Bangladesh Krishi Bank Limited
  11. Dutch Bangla Bank Limited
  12. Karmasangsthan Bank
  13. Grameen Bank

See also[]

  • Upazilas of Bangladesh
  • Muktagachar monda

External links[]

References[]

  1. ^ Mesbah Uddin Tuhin (2012), "Muktagachha Upazila", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
  2. ^ a b c "District Statistics 2011: Mymensingh" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Community Report: Mymensingh" (PDF). Population & Housing Census 2011. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Population and Housing Census 2011: Bangladesh at a Glance" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
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