Joypurhat District

Ancient history

Joypurhat was an area of Pala Empire & Sena dynasty from a long age. Till 16th and 17th centuries, there was no clear info about Joypurhat. In old age 'Baghabarihat(Bengali-বাঘাবাড়ীহাট)' was the local name of Joypurhat and Later 'Gopendraganjahat (Bengali-গোপেন্দ্রগঞ্জহাট)' was used in many archives. Once 'Lalbazar Thana(Bengali-লালবাজার থানা)' was established by containing the present Joypurhat Sadar Upazila and Panchbibi Upazila. The thana (upazila/sub-district) was located at east side of Small Jamuna River named 'Puranapoil (Bengali: পুরানাপৈল)'. Then Puranapoil Union was known as 'Karimanagar(Bengali: করিমনগর)'. Post office was established in Lalbazar Thana. The sub-registry office was in 'Nawabganj(Bengali: নবাবগঞ্জ)' named place, east side of Akkelpur Railway Station. There were many 'NeelKuthi(নীলকুঠি)' established in this area. At that era Lalbazar Thana was a town. Then that was the only one work place of ordinary people for their livelihood. From Lalbazar Thana, Small Jamuna River gorge, the whole travel, commerce and trade were maintained. At that period Lalbazar Thana, Khetlal Upazila & Badalgachhi Upazila were contained by Dinajpur District. For being big size of Dinajpur District, Rangpur District & Rajshahi District a new district came out named Bogra District from the three districts. It was declared 1821. At that time Bogra District occupied by Adamdighi, Bogra Sadar, Sherpur from Rajshahi District; two upazila from Rangpur District and Khetlal Upazila, Badalgachhi Upazila, Lalbazar Thana from Dinajpur. Later in December 16, 1868, Lalbazar Police Thana was moved in 'Khasbaguri(Bengali: খাসবাগুড়ী)'. The local name of Khasbabri was Panchbibi. In 1884, from Kolkata District to Jalpaiguri District in British Raj the rail way line established. Among this rail way line 8 railway station was built in the present Joypurhat District. In that time 'Baghabari(Bengali: বাঘাবাড়ী)' was the local name of Joypurhat and Baghabari Railway Station was the name of Joypurhat Railway Station. After establishing the railway station the people gathered more in railway beside area more than the river beside area of Small Jamuna River. People in the surrounding villages of railway have increased gradually settled. Gradually the 'Khanjanapur (Bengali: খঞ্জনপুর)' and 'Lalbazar Hat (Bengali: লালবাজার হাট)' goes extinct. Baghabari Hat became famous. After Being popular area, the name of 'Baghabari Railway Station' was replaced by the name Joypurhat Railway Station. And from that the whole area are known to Joypurhat to all.

Some says that, Joypurhat was renamed from the name of Pala Empire King JoyPal who ruled here in his period.

Rivers

Bangladesh is a country of many rivers. There are 5 rivers in Joypurhat District.

Climate

Joypurhat is a district of Tropical climate. In Winter there is much more rainfall in Joypurhat than in Summer. According to The Köppen climate classification, The average annual temperature in here is 25.4 °C and The average annual rainfall is 1738 mm. The driest month is December with 3 mm. Most Precipitation falls in July, with an average of 364 mm. The warmest month of the year is August with an average temperature of 28.9 °C. In January, the average Temperature is 18 °C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.

The difference in Precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 361 mm. The average Temperatures vary during the year by 10.9 °C.

Economy

Joypurhat is called the store-house of food of Bangldesh. Joypurhat is famous & top in Bangladesh for production of all the agricultural products. Joypurhat's economy is mainly based on seasonal crops & fruits like Rice, Potato, Wheat, Onions, Mango, Jackfruits, Banana etc. It also produces a huge amount of sugarcane and it holds the country's largest sugar mill, Joypurhat Sugar Mill's Limited. There are also a lot of Industry, Rice mill & Poultry farm in this district. It export about all kinds of agricultural products every day. Hili land port is very close to Joypurhat district, so many people of this district do export-import business by this port & about all the vehicles of this port run over this district. This district is appropriate for all kind of Business.

Arts and culture

Joypurhat is a district of rural or rich folk culture. In British Raj period, many festivals such as keerton(কীর্তন), jaree(জারী), palagaan(পালাগান), kabigaan(কবিগান), baul(বাউল), murshidee(মুর্শিদী), lokgeeti(লোকগীতি), bhaoyaiya(ভাওয়াইয়া), jattra(যাত্রা) etc. was held on various occasion. The district bhaoyaiya song expose. These festivals was sponsored by the wealthy and overload men. After 1971, many cultural organizations established in this district level and upazila level. Now-a-days even the different obstacles and constraints, the Cultural Activities is running well.

Cultural group

Points of interest

Jamalganj is situated 10 km(approx)south west of Jaipurhat. And Pahar Pur(Buddhist Bihar), largely known as Somepur Bihar, is situated just 6 km(approx)north-west of Jamalganj which is symbol of our past legacy of our knowledge on philosophy, architecture, arts and sculptures. Thousands of tourist visit from everywhere in the world. Jamalganj is mainly famous for its long traditional bazaar (in English market) fore surrounded places. It's very famous for agricultural products like banana, paddy, rice, wheat, potato and many more. Also famous for its mine like coal (bituminous) and cement. Another beautiful place of Joypurhat are – Abul Quashem Field in Sadar. Achhranga Beel (Khetlal upazila). Ashranga Lake. Baro Shibmondir. Ber Amla Bershibaloy. Bastob Puri. Cement Factory. Central Shahid Minar. English Marke . Gopinathpur Temple at Gupinathpur, Akkelpur. Graveyard of Mukshid Gazi. Hinda-Koshba Shahi Mosque at Khetlal. Khanjanpur Christian Mission (Joypurhat Sadar). Khasmohol Bhaban. Joypurhat Girls Cadette College. Joypurhat Sugar mills Ltd. Joypal Rajar Rajbari . Lokma Jomidar Bari, Pachbibi. Nandail Lake. Patharghata Church at Panchbib upazila . Pitarer Banglo. Pachbibir Mazar. Pagla Dewan Mass Graveyard. Somepur Bihar, is situated just 6 km(approx)north-west of Jamalganj. Shrine of Pathorghata. Shisu Uddyan.

Sub-districts

Joypurhat has 5 subdistricts (upazillas):

Municipalities

There are 3 municipalities in Joypurhat District.

Deputy Commissioner (DC): Mohammad Yasin (Bengali- মোহাম্মদ ইয়াছিন)
Mayor : MD Mustafizur rahaman mostak (Bengali- মোঃ মুস্তাফিজুর রহমান মোস্তাক)

Parliamentary seats

Joypurhat has two parliament seats. Joypurhat-1 & Joypurhat-2

Roads

Joypurhat is a small district in Rajshahi Division. It has 342.59 km cobbled road, 61.59 km semi-cobbled road and 1569 km raw road.

Railway stations

Joypurhat contains 8 railway stations. The total Railway of joypurhat is 38.86 km.

Joypurhat Railway Station was established in 1884 in British Raj period. It is a very important Railway Station in the northern part of Bangladesh.

Education

The Second Girls Cadet College of Bangladesh is situated in Joypurhat since 2005 named Joypurhat Girls Cadet College. R.B. Govt. High School is a reputed high school in Joypurhat.

In Joypurhat District: tribal population account for approx. 2.25% of the population. Ethnic nationals: Santal, Orao, Munda, Mahali (Mahle), Koch, Pahan, Buna, Ho, Mahato, Rajbangshi etc. are noted tribes. Total tribal population: 48,000 (2001).com

Religion

The district of Joypurhat has 2573 mosques, 186 mosque-based library, 675 trained Imam, 2200 Imam, 424 temples, 21 churches and 18 Buddhist temples. Hinda - Kasba Shahi Mosque is one of the beautiful mosque in Joypurhat.

Literature

Joypurhat is a district of ancient civilization and culture organizations. In the time period of old and mid era, 'Joypurhat' contained knowledge ruled and Gauri(গৌরী) literature. Bengali literature poet Jayadeva Goswami (জয়দেব গোস্বামী) is the piece child of Joypurhat.

Literature and notable

In modern era Joypurhat contains many poets. Among them poet-litterateur: