Country Bangladesh District Jhenaidah District Area 419.5 km² | Division Khulna Division Time zone BST (UTC+6) | |
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Maheshpur Upazila (Bengali: মহেশপুর উপজেলা) is a part of Jhenaidah District in Khulna Division of Bangladesh. Maheshpur Upazila with an area of 419.53 km2, is bounded by Jibannagar and Kotchandpur upazilas on the north, Chaugachha Upazila and West Bengal (India) on the south, Chaugachha Upazila on the east, and West Bengal of India on the west.
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Map of Maheshpur Upazila, Bangladesh
Maheshpur Upazila has 12 unions, Namely- SBK, Fotepur, Pantapara, Shoruppur, Shamkur, Nepa, Kajirber, Bashbaria, Jadoppur, Natima, Mandarbaria and Ajompur. Maheshpur (Town) consists of 9 wards and 14 mahallas. Maheshpur thana was turned into an upazila in 1983.
Geography
Maheshpur Upazila shares borders with Bagdah community development block in North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, India to the West, Cotchandpur Upazila and Chowgasa Upazila of Jessor to the East, Chowgasa Upazila of Jessor to the South and Jibon nagar Upazila of Chuwadanga district to the North side.
Main rivers flowing through this Upazila are Kapotakkho Nod,
Maheshpur is located at 23.3500°N 88.9125°E / 23.3500; 88.9125. It has 41995 units of household and total area 419.53 km².
Demographics
Maheshpur Upazila has a population of almost 2,96,248; male 51.22%, female 48.78%; Muslim 95.59%, Hindu 4.31% and others 0.10%, and area of about 591 km² (1,530.7 sq mi).
The area of the town is 11.47 km2. The town has a population of 26473; male 51.26% and female 48.74%;
Education
Maheshpur is also has the following educational institutions:
Notable residents
- Bir-Sreshtho Hamidur Rahman (1953-1971) - posthumously awarded the Bir Sreshtho, the highest military recognition of Bangladesh.