Naogaon District Information

Naogaon District, Bangladesh

Naogaon district is located in the northern part of Bangladesh. The word Naogaon has been origin from Nao (New- a french word) Gaon (village). So the word Naogaon means new village. By the passing of age the region was turned into Naogaon city and finally Naogaon district. Once, the region was included in Pundrabardhana. It is also a part of Barendra region. The ancient inhabitants of the region were the inheritor of Pundra nation. Indigo Rebellion (1859-62), Peasant Revolt against the landlords (1883) etc are the remarkable chapters of the region. Naogaon subdivision was established in 1877 with three police stations under Rajshahi district and the subdivision was turned into a district in 01 March 1984. The area of Naogaon is 3435.65 Sq Km.

Bordered By: Naogaon District is bordered by West Bengal (Indian State) to the north, Rajshahi and Natore districts to the south, Joypurhat and Bogra districts to the east, Chapai Nawabganj district and West Bengal (Indian State) to the west.

Administration: Naogaon district is under Rajshahi Division. There are 03 Municipalities in Naogaon named Patnitala, Naogaon, and Dhamoirhat. The number of Upazilla (sub district) in Naogaon district is 11, named- Naogaon, Patnitala, Atrai, Raninogor, Mohadebpur, Porsha, Damurhat, Niamotpur, Sapahar, Mandra and Badolgachi containing 99 Unions, 2397 Mauzas and 2779 Villages. 

Population of Naogaon District

The total population of Naogaon district is 26,00,157 (Male- 13,00,227 and Female- 12,99,930), Sex ratio 100:100, Population Density 757/Sq Km and annual growth rate is 0.83%.

Literacy: The Literacy Rate of Naogaon district is 48.20% (Male- 51.30% and Female- 45.20%), School attendance rate is 51.70% for 5 to 24 years age group.

Other Important Data: The postal code of Naogaon district is 6500 and NWD Code is 0741. Total Parliament seat in Naogaon is 06. During the liberation war, Naogaon was under Sector Number 07. Urbanization rate of the district is 10.60%.

Rivers: Atrai, Tulshi, Punarbhaba, Choto Jamuna, Shib etc.

Agro Products: Paddy, Potato, Wheat, Mango, Banana, Jute, Sugarcane, Water-Melon, Jack fruit, Banana, Oil seeds etc.

Remarkable Personalities from Naogaon District

Abul Quashem Chowdhury, Akhter Hamid Shiddique (Politician), Abdul Jalil, Jakaria Pintu, Shah Alam Chowdhury (Poet), Golam Samdani, Talim Hossain (Poet), Dewan Nasir Uddin Ahmad (Poet), Nagor Baul James (Singer), Akhter Hamid Shiddique, Dr Mahabubuzzaman (Former Secretary), Advocate Boytullah (First Deputy Speaker), Kumud Nath Das, Mohammad Abdul Jalil, Maria Israt Priti (Khude Ganraj) etc.

 

Tourist Attractions in Naogaon District

Paharpur Purakirti and Buddhist Bihar, Patisar Royal Palace, Dhibor Lake, Jahanpur Garur Monument, Balihar Royal Palace, Kushumba Mosque, Boga Dargah, Jagaddal Bihara, Halud Bihar, Altopuri Bihar, Core of Chandan Nagor, Core of Damurhat Palace, Digholi Bel, Dubalhati Rajbari, Alta Dighi, Mohadevpur Razbari, Dibor Dighi, Gahon pirbabar Mazar, Hazarat Zahor Uddin Cistia Babar Mazar, Katabari Mazar, Dudulhati Royal Palace, Sadar Balihar Royal Palace, Sadar Vimer Panti, Dhamuirhat  Dhamoirhat,  Dhamoirhat Halud Bihars, Sapahar Joboi Bil etc.