Manda Upazila (Bangla: মান্দা উপজেলা) is a sub-district (upazila) of Naogaon District in the Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh. The upazila headquarters is located 33 km west of Naogaon district town and 49 km north of the divisional city of Rajshahi. The upazila’s geographical coordinates are 24.7750° north latitude and 88.6694° east longitude. Manda is bordered by Mohadevpur upazila on the north, Baghmara and Mohonpur (Rajshahi district) upazilas on the south, Naogaon sadar, Raninagar and Atrai upazilas are on the east, Niamatpur and Tanore (Rajshahi district) upazilas are on the west. The Atrai River flows through the upazila, contributing to its agricultural economy. The upazila covers an area of approximately 372.92 km²1 and it’s known for its archaeological heritage site Kusumba Mosque situated under Kusumba Union.
Administration
The upazila is governed by one upazila parishad and 14 union councils (also known as parishad). The upazila has 299 villages and 299 mouza’s. It has no municipality. Manda Upzaila has one electoral constituency. The constituency number 49 (national), Naogaon-04 (local).
List of Union Parishads
01. Bhalain Union
02. Bharsho Union
03. Bishnupur Union
04. Ganeshpur Union
05. Kalikapur Union
06. Kanshopara Union
07. Kashab Union
08. Kusumba Union
09. Moinam Union
10. Manda Union
11. Nurullabad Union
12. Paranpur Union
13. Prasadpur Union
14. Tentulia Union
Population of Manda Upazila
Key Point
- Dependency Ratio: Manda Upazila has the lowest dependency ratio in the district, standing at 42.97.
- Marriage Rate: With a 72.62% currently married population, Manda has the highest marital rate in Naogaon district.
- Household Size: Manda has the smallest average general household size in the district at 3.44.
- Dwellings: The upazila has the highest number of dwellings, making up 15.08% of the district’s total.
Annual Population Growth Rate
Male Growth Rate
Female Growth Rate
In the 2022 census, Manda Upazila’s average annual population growth rate of 0.40%, which is lower than the Naogaon district average of 0.61%.
- Male growth rate is Manda is 0.26%, while the district average is 0.50%.
- Female growth rate in Manda was 0.54%, compared to the district average of 0.72%.
Population by Type of Disability
| Disability Type | Persons |
|---|---|
| Autism | 202 |
| Physical Disability | 3,256 |
| Mental Illness | 678 |
| Visual Disability | 1,232 |
| Speech Disability | 571 |
| Intellectual Disability | 388 |
| Hearing Disability | 471 |
| Deaf Blindness | 56 |
| Cerebral Palsy | 79 |
| Down Syndrome | 60 |
| Multiple Disabilities | 812 |
| Other Disability | 252 |
| Total Disabled Persons in Manda | 8,057 |
Religious Population in Manda Upazila
| Religion | Population | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 345,890 | 90.88% |
| Hindu | 33,286 | 8.75% |
| Christian | 234 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0.00% |
| Others | 1,174 | 0.30% |
| Manda (Total) | 380,588 | 100.00% |
In Manda, Muslims form the majority, making up 90.88% of the population. Hindus are the second-largest religious group, accounting for 8.75%. Christians are a small minority at 0.06%, while Buddhists have an almost negligible presence at 0.00%. The “Others” category, which may include indigenous and other faith groups, represents 0.30% of the population.
Prayer Based Religious Institution
- Mosque: 1167
- Eid-Gah: 271
- Temple (Mandir): 164
- Church (Girza): 0
- Pagoda: 02
Religious Educational Institutes (Islamic)
Here is the number of each type of religious educational institute throughout Manda Upazila.
- Dakhil Madrasas: 16
- Alim Madrasas: 7
- Fazil Madrasas: 4
- Kamil Madrasas: 2
Household
Manda Upazila has a total of 110,079 households, with 109,829 classified as general households, 122 as institutional, and 128 as others.
Education
Literacy in Manda Upazila
As of the 2022 census, the literacy rate in the Upazila among the population aged 7 and above is 68.3%. The male literacy rate is 73.12%, while the female literacy rate is 63.6%.
Historical Literacy Rate
| Year | Literacy Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| 1981 Census | 19.5% |
| 1991 Census | 24.3% |
| 2001 Census | 40.7% |
| 2011 Census | 46.3% |
| 2022 Census | 68.30% |
Educational Institutions in Manda Upazila
Here is the number of each type of general educational institute throughout Manda Upazila.
- Government Primary Schools: 99
- Non-Government Primary Schools: 66
- Community Primary Schools: 5
- Junior High Schools: 14
- High Schools (Co-educational): 50
- High Schools (Girls): 3
- Colleges (Co-educational): 9
- Colleges (Women’s): 13
Government Health Facilities
- Upazila Health Complex: 1
- Number of Beds: 50
- Upazila Health Center and Family Welfare Center: 1
- Number of Doctor Posts: 37
- Number of Working Doctors: 25
- Number of Senior Nurses: 12
- Number of Assistant Nurses: 014
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