The scenario of education in Naogaon district, including statistics, educational institutional amounts, student and teacher information, and more, will be provided here.
Literacy
Naogaon District Historical Literacy Rate
As per the 2022 census, the present literacy rate in Naogaon district is 72.24%. Below are the historical literacy rates in Naogaon district from the 1991 to 2022 censuses. The data is further categorized by locality (rural and urban) and by gender (male and female) population.1
| Category | 1991 Census (%) | 2001 Census (%) | 2011 Census (%) | 2022 Census (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naogaon District (Total) | 28.36 | 44.39 | 48.22 | 72.24 |
| Male | 35.93 | 49.42 | 51.29 | 74.78 |
| Female | 20.44 | 39.12 | 45.17 | 69.78 |
| Rural (Total) | 26.81 | 42.93 | 46.34 | 70.70 |
| Rural Male | 34.36 | 47.93 | 49.36 | 73.25 |
| Rural Female | 18.96 | 37.72 | 43.36 | 68.25 |
| Urban (Total) | 45.42 | 58.29 | 63.87 | 80.95 |
| Urban Male | 52.41 | 63.10 | 66.92 | 83.32 |
| Urban Female | 37.48 | 52.89 | 60.68 | 78.60 |
Upazila-wise Historical Literacy Rate
| Upazila | 1981 Census (%) | 1991 Census (%) | 2001 Census (%) | 2011 Census (%) | 2022 Census (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrai | 23.4 | 26.8 | 41.8 | 45.4 | 67.47 |
| Badalgachhi | 24.1 | 28.4 | 45.2 | 49.5 | 69.82 |
| Dhamoirhat | 33.9 | 28.4 | 47.9 | 50.1 | 72.95 |
| Manda | 19.5 | 24.3 | 40.7 | 46.3 | 68.30 |
| Mohadevpur | 25.6 | 27.8 | 45.3 | 49.8 | 73.12 |
| Naogaon Sadar | 28.0 | 34.5 | 48.2 | 53.5 | 75.36 |
| Niamatpur | 17.7 | 25.8 | 41.1 | 44.7 | 72.63 |
| Patnitala | 28.0 | 32.0 | 49.8 | 52.5 | 76.18 |
| Porsha | 21.0 | 26.0 | 35.6 | 47.8 | 74.00 |
| Raninagar | 22.4 | 28.4 | 47.7 | 46.0 | 70.44 |
| Sapahar | 16.52 | 23.01 | 40.4 | 42.2 | 73.11 |
| District Total | 25.2 | 28.4 | 44.2 | 48.2 | 72.24 |
Upazila-wise Literacy Rate Analysis (1981-2022)
The literacy rates in Naogaon district have improved from 1981 to 2022, as shown in the provided table. Here’s a breakdown of key trends:
District Literacy Progress
The total literacy rate in Naogaon district improved from 25.2% in 1981 to 72.24% in 2022.
Upazila-wise Literacy Rate Comparison
While all upazilas have shown improvement in literacy rates, some have achieved more progress than others within the district.
Upazilas with Highest Literacy
Patnitala Upazila achieved the highest literacy rate in 2022 at 76.18%, up from 28.0% in 1981.
Naogaon Sadar Upazila achieved the second highest literacy rate in the 2022 census with a rate of 75.36%.
Upazilas with Lowest Literacy
Atrai Upazila has the lowest literacy rate among 11 upazilas with a rate of 67.47% in the 2022 census.
Manda Upazila achieved the second lowest literacy rate with 68.30% in 2022.
Literacy Rate in Three Pourashava’s of Naogaon
| Pourashava | Total Literacy Rate (%) | Male Literacy Rate (%) | Female Literacy Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhamoirhat Pourashava | 78.03 | 79.60 | 76.45 |
| Naogaon Pourashava | 83.18 | 85.28 | 81.07 |
| Nazipur Pourashava | 87.98 | 89.93 | 86.09 |
As of the 2022 census, among the three Pourashavas in Naogaon District, Nazipur Pourashava has the highest literacy rate at 87.98%. On the other hand, Dhamoirhat Pourashava has a literacy rate of 78.03%, which is the lowest among the three Pourashavas.
Primary Education in Naogaon
According to the 2011 census, here is the statistics of primary education in Naogaon district, divided by upazila.
Wpazila-wise Number of Government Primary Schools
| Upazila | Number of Government Primary Schools | Number of Teachers | Number of Students | Students per Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrai | 69 | 333 | 13,980 | 42 |
| Badalgachhi | 76 | 354 | 13,061 | 37 |
| Dhamoirhat | 64 | 317 | 9,321 | 29 |
| Manda | 99 | 501 | 24,940 | 50 |
| Mahadevpur | 84 | 474 | 20,869 | 44 |
| Naogaon Sadar | 105 | 659 | 29,832 | 46 |
| Niamatpur | 72 | 321 | 14,414 | 45 |
| Patnitala | 82 | 403 | 13,356 | 33 |
| Porsha | 36 | 156 | 6,213 | 40 |
| Raninagar | 60 | 332 | 13,980 | 42 |
| Sapahar | 47 | 233 | 10,596 | 46 |
| District Total | 794 | 4,083 | 170,562 | 42 |
Secondary Education in Naogaon
According to the 2011 census, here is the statistics of primary education in Naogaon district, divided by upazila.
Number of Secondary School (high school)
| Upazila | Number of Schools | Number of Teachers | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrai | 36 | 380 | 10,293 |
| Badalgachhi | 34 | 397 | 10,071 |
| Dhamoirhat | 29 | 289 | 7,790 |
| Manda | 74 | 791 | 19,964 |
| Mohadevpur | 53 | 536 | 14,728 |
| Naogaon Sadar | 56 | 704 | 21,774 |
| Niamatpur | 43 | 436 | 15,570 |
| Patnitala | 36 | 365 | 16,000 |
| Porsha | 26 | 312 | 6,270 |
| Raninagar | 31 | 317 | 8,252 |
| Sapahar | 36 | 352 | 7,733 |
| District Total | 454 | 4,879 | 138,445 |
College Education in Naogaon District
As of the 2011 census, this table shows the total number of government and non-government colleges along with the total number of teachers and students in each Upazila in Naogaon district.
Number of Government and Non-government College
| Upazila | Government Colleges | Non-Government Colleges | Total Teachers | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrai | 0 | 6 | 162 | 2,856 |
| Badalgachhi | 1 | 4 | 119 | 1,778 |
| Dhamoirhat | 0 | 5 | 212 | 1,288 |
| Manda | 0 | 11 | 300 | 5,276 |
| Mohadevpur | 1 | 3 | 89 | 1,320 |
| Naogaon Sadar | 2 | 5 | 201 | 11,592 |
| Niamatpur | 0 | 4 | 144 | 1,918 |
| Patnitala | 1 | 5 | 122 | 3,401 |
| Porsha | 0 | 3 | 116 | 2,010 |
| Raninagar | 0 | 4 | 103 | 1,545 |
| Sapahar | 1 | 3 | 114 | 3,477 |
| District Total | 6 | 53 | 1,682 | 36,461 |
Madrasah Education in Naogaon
Here is the number of madrasahs (Islamic Religious Educational Institutes) throughout the Naogaon district. The number of madrasah is divided by upazila and classified by type. The table lists three types of madrasahs: those affiliated with the Madrasah Education Board, Kawmi Madrasahs, and Ebtedayee Madrasahs. The data is presented here according to the Bangladesh 2011 census.
Number of Madrasah in Naogaon District
| Upazila | Under Madrasah Education Board | Kawmi Madrasah | Ebtedayee Madrasah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrai | 15 | 7 | 19 |
| Badalgachhi | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| Dhamoirhat | 24 | 0 | 14 |
| Manda | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Mohadevpur | 28 | 21 | 12 |
| Naogaon Sadar | 55 | 15 | 23 |
| Niamatpur | 26 | 17 | 2 |
| Patnitala | 37 | 5 | 6 |
| Porsha | 27 | 17 | 1 |
| Raninagar | 7 | 30 | 4 |
| Sapahar | 40 | 15 | 1 |
| District Total | 320 | 128 | 125 |
Photographs of Educational Institutes Across Naogaon District
Photography: Rumon Anam
