Naogaon district (Bengali: নওগাঁ জেলা) is politically divided into six electoral constituencies and each of them representing different combinations of the upazilas. In Bangladesh, electoral constituencies are also referred to as Seats or Parliamentary Seats in parliamentary sytem. And, the elected representative of the constituency is called Member of Parliament or MP. Jatiya Sangsad is the national parliament of Bangladesh.
Naogaon is the 12th largest district in Bangladesh by area and the 20th most populous district (as of 2022 census), located in the Rajshahi division. It has an area of 3435.67 square kilometers. Historically, Naogaon region was recognized as a subdivision under Rajshahi district in 1877 AD. After the independence of Bangladesh, then in 1984 AD, it was upgraded to a full district.
Geographical Structure
The district Naogaon is divided into 3 municipalities (as of 2023), 11 upazilas (sub-districts), 99 union parishads (local government councils), and 2795 villages.
Population Statistics
As per 2022 census, Naogaon district has a diverse population of 2,784,598 people. Among them, 1,374,312 are male, 1,408,840 are female, and 173 identify as Hijra (a recognized third gender in Bangladesh).
Number of Constituency in Naogaon
- Naogaon-1
- Naogaon-2
- Naogaon-3
- Naogaon-4
- Naogaon-5
- Naogaon-6
Constituency Area Rankings of Naogaon District
This chart visually represents the areas of the six electoral constituencies in Naogaon district. Based on area, the parliamentary constituencies are ranked from largest to smallest as follows: Naogaon-1 (946.42 sq.km.), Naogaon-2 (763.19 sq.km.), Naogaon-3 (611.65 sq.km.), Naogaon-6 (542.74 sq.km.), Naogaon-4 (375.94 sq.km.), and Naogaon-5 (275.73 sq.km.).
Details of Electoral Constituencies in Naogaon
See a full list of 10th Parliament MPs of Naogaon here, 11th here and 12the here
Naogaon-1
Constituency number: 046
Constituency within: Niamatpur Upazila, Sapahar Upazila, Porsha Upazila
Constituency area: Niamatpur Upazila (449.10 sq.km.), Sapahar Upazila (244.49 sq.km.), Porsha Upazila (252.83 sq.km.)
Total Constituency area: 946.42 sq.km.
Number of Union Parishads: Niamatpur Upazila (08), Sapahar Upazila (06), Porsha Upazila (06)
Total Number of Union Parishads: 20
Naogaon-2
Constituency number: 047
Constituency within: Patnitala Upazila, Dhamoirhat Upazila
Constituency area: Patnitala Upazila (382.39 sq.km.), Dhamoirhat Upazila (380.80 sq.km.)
Total Constituency area: 763.19 sq.km.
Number of Union Parishads: Patnitala Upazila (11), Dhamoirhat Upazila (08)
Total Number of Union Parishads: 19
Naogaon-3
Constituency number: 048
Constituency within: Mohadevpur Upazila, Badalgachhi Upazila
Constituency area: Mohadevpur Upazila (397.67 sq.km.), Badalgachhi Upazila (213.98 sq.km.)
Total Constituency area: 611.65 sq.km.
Number of Union Parishads: Mohadevpur Upazila (10), Badalgachhi Upazila (08)
Total Number of Union Parishads: 18
Naogaon-4
Constituency number: 049
Constituency within: Manda Upazila
Constituency area: 375.94 sq.km.
Total Constituency area: 375.94 sq.km.
Number of Union Parishads: Manda Upazila (14)
Total Number of Union Parishads: 14
Naogaon-5
Constituency number: 050
Constituency within: Naogaon Sadar Upazila
Constituency area: 275.73 sq.km.
Total Constituency area: 275.73 sq.km.
Number of Union Parishads: Naogaon Sadar Upazila (12)
Total Number of Union Parishads: 12
Naogaon-6
Constituency number: 051
Constituency within: Atrai Upazila, Raninagar Upazila
Constituency area: Atrai Upazila (284.41 sq.km.), Raninagar Upazila (258.33 sq.km.)
Total Constituency area: 542.74 sq.km.
Number of Union Parishads: Atrai Upazila (08), Raninagar Upazila (08)
Total Number of Union Parishads: 16
