Division Sylhet Division Time zone BST (UTC+6) Area 278.3 km² | District Sylhet District Postal code 3100 Local time Thursday 11:29 AM | |
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Website golapganj.sylhet.gov.bd Weather 26°C, Wind S at 5 km/h, 51% Humidity | ||
Golabganj (Bengali: গোলাপগঞ্জ), or Golabganj, is an Upazila of Sylhet District in the Division of Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Contents
- Map of Golapganj Upazila Bangladesh
- History
- Geography
- Demographics
- Administration
- Unions
- Villages in Fulbari Union
- Villages in Paschim Amura Union
- Villages in Bagha Union
- Villages in Bhadeshwar Union
- Villages in Budhbari Bazar Union
- Villages in Dhaka Dakshin Union
- Villages in Golapganj Union
- Villages in Laxmipasha Union
- Villages in Sharifganj Union
- Villages in Lakshanaband Union
- Villages in Uttar Bade Pasha Union
- Colleges
- High schools
- Madrassas
- References
Map of Golapganj Upazila, Bangladesh
History
Golapganj came into existence on 20 October 1906 as Thana. Nothing is definitely known about the origin of the Upazila name. It is learnt that in past during the region of Emperor Islam Shah one Mr. Golap Roy was appointed the Dewan (Revenue collector) of Sylhet area. He became prominent by virtue of his social work and pity. He set up a ganj or trading centre on the bank of the river Surma that was named Golapganj after him. On another account, a wondering saint by the name of Gulab Shah came from the nearby Fenchuganj and establish a khanqa where the present-day Golapganj is located and eventually a bazaar came to an existence encircling the khanqa of Golab Shah. Thus the bazaar came to be known as Golabganj; the name was changes in the twentieth century from Golabganj to Golapganj. Although, Golab Shah moved to a village nearby, the bazaar bears the witness of his formation. The Upazila might have derived its name from this area's name where its headquarters is located.
Geography
The upazila occupies an area of 278.33 km2. It is located between 24º41´ and 24º55´ north latitudes and between 91º55´ and 92º06´ east longitudes. It borders Jaintiapur and Kanaighat Upazilas to the north, Beanibazar Upazila to the east, Barlekha Upazila of Maulvibazar District to the southeast, Fenchuganj Upazila to the south, South Surma Upazila to the west, and Sylhet Sadar Upazila to the northwest.
Demographics
According to the census 2011, Golapganj has a population of 3,16,149. Males constitute 50.29% of the population, and females 49.71%. 48.17% of the population is age eighteen or older. Average Household size 6.23 person and population density is 1136 person per km2. Golapganj has an average literacy rate of 57.0% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.
Administration
Golapganj has 1 Municipalitu and 11 Union councils, 98 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 245 villages.
Unions
Villages in Fulbari Union
Villages in Paschim Amura Union
Villages in Bagha Union
Villages in Bhadeshwar Union
Villages in Budhbari Bazar Union
Villages in Dhaka Dakshin Union
Villages in Golapganj Union
1.Chondon bag 2.Tohipur 3.Soytikra 4.Sotkhond 5.Sotrish 6.Votirikor 7.Chowghori 8.Fazilpur 9.GhGhuga 10.Reughor 11.Gird 12.Acaduma 13.Monjurabad 14.Sharpur 15.Sharpur Kholagram 16.Dakshin Gouspur 17.Rayghor 18.Khayeatikor 19.Patthiura.
Villages in Laxmipasha Union
Villages in Sharifganj Union
Villages in Lakshanaband Union
Villages in Uttar Bade Pasha Union
Colleges
High schools
According to Banglapedia, Dhakadakshin Multilateral High School and College, founded in 1898, Bhadeshwar Nasiruddin High School, founded in 1919,and Ponairchok High School, founded in 1929, are notable secondary schools.