Country Bangladesh District Sirajganj District Postal code 6710 | Division Rajshahi Division Time zone BST (UTC+6) Area 368.6 km² | |
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Website Official Map of Kazipur | ||
Kazipur (Bengali: কাজীপুর) is an Upazila of Sirajgonj District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Contents
- Map of Kazipur Upazila Bangladesh
- Geography
- Demographics
- Administration
- Important villages in Kazipur
- Notable people from Kazipur
- References
Map of Kazipur Upazila, Bangladesh
Geography
Kazipur is located at 24.6417°N 89.6500°E / 24.6417; 89.6500. It has 462,011 households. The total area of the upazila is 368.63 km2 (142 sq mi). The main river is the Jamuna, which branches and rejoins several times. The Ichamati crosses the western edge of the upazila.
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Kazipur has a population of 244,804. 50.39% male and 49.61% female. The adult population is 120,257. Kazipur has an average literacy rate of 30.5% (7+ years), against the national average of 42.4% literate.
Administration
Kazipur has 12 Unions, 1169 Mauzas/Mahallas and 189,752 villages.
Important villages in Kazipur
This village is called "Ideal Village" in the Upazila. There is established degree college, Rafatullah Ifazuddin Memorial College (Est: 1969), a high school, a Madrasha, a primary school, Union Land Office, post office many other social clubs. 92% of villagers are educated in locally from different institutes. This village is popular around the district as a "cultural Village". Many local male and female actors dominate in their own fields in both local- and national-level performance.
Gandhail is an "Ideal Village" in Gandhail union of kazipur upzilla. Most of the people in this village are literate. There are a Madrasa, a high school name as Gandhail Ratankandi Union Ali Ahmed High School, a college name as Gandhail Ideal college. There are a girls school and four primary school. There are also many kindergarten such as Delicate, Paramount, Sunrise, Paramount 2, Adorsho. A pregnancy hospital and a charitable hospital are present in here.
Baoikhola is an "Ideal Village" of Gandhail Union in Kazipur Upazila. They are living by struggling with river. Each of all people of Baoikhola are so tortured by Jamuna river. Although they are tossed by the river but they aren't in a bad position. They have good opportunities. High school and girls school both are present in here. There are 2 primary school in here.
Hatshira is an "Ideal Village" of Chalitadanga Union in Kazipur Upazila. Institutes of education include two primary schools, and Hatshira Laxmipur High School. The Post code is 6710, and the ward number 7.Two primary School & one High School.
This is an an "Ideal Village" of Chargirish Union in Kazipur Upazila.
This is an "Ideal Village" in the Chalitadhanga Union of Kazipur. Village institutions include two primary schools, Mathail Chapor Ideal High School", a dhakhili madhrasha, a post office, a large playground, three student clubs, and a youth club. The most peaceful place in this village is "Jannatul Mawoa Koborsthan" and it is the second largest koborsthan in Sirajgonj district. 90% of villagers are educated from different institutes in Bangladesh. This village is very popular around the district as a "Cultural Village". Many local female and male actors have dominate in their own fields in both local- and national-level performance.
This is an "Ideal Village" in the Sonamukhi Union of Kazipur. The population is nearly 2700. Around this village, Harinathpur, Poranpur, Stholbari, Chokpara and Garaber are situated. Most of the people in this village are well-educated and solvent. There are resourceful people are born in this village who provide service in the whole country. Students study in many public university like Dhaka University and Rajshahi University. There are three parts of the village called west side (poschim para), south side (dokhin para), east side (purbo para). The central point of this village is called Bot-tola. Beside this Bot-tola, a big canal, is situated. Beside this canal a road leads to Shemuldair and Kazipur.
*Chalkpara*
This is an "Ideal Village" in the Maizbari Union of Kazipur, with a population of nearly 2500. There are three parts of the village called west side (poschim para), south side (dokhin para), east side (purbo para). Around this village Beltoil, Garaber, Roshikpur, Ramkrishnopur, and Poranpur are situated. There is a Koumi Madrasa, and a Jame Mosjid, and govt primary school. Most of the people in this village are well-educated and solvent. Students study in many public university like Dhaka University and Rajshahi University, and many are studying engineering and nursing.
This is an "Ideal Village" of the Gandhail Union of Kazipur Upazila with a population numbering nearly 1000.. The post code 6712 and word number 03. There is a Koumi Madrasa. There is a Jame Mosjid and an Islamic Foundation School. There are three parts of the village called west side (Poschim para), east side (Purbo para), north side (Uttor para) . 85% of villagers are educated from different institutes in Bangladesh. The most peaceful place in this village is "Ullapara Koborsthan".