Mohadevpur Upazila (Bangla: মহাদেবপুর উপজেলা), also known as Mohadebpur, is a sub-district (upazila) of Naogaon District in the Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh. Mohadevpur is only upazila in Naogaon that has no border with any upazila. It’s situated in the middle of the district. Mohadevpur town is the administrative center of the upazila, is situated on the banks of the Atrai River. The upazila is bordered by Patnitala to the north, Manda and Naogaon Sadar upazilas to the south, Badalgachhi and Naogaon Sadar upazilas to the east, and Niamatpur and Porsha upazilas to the west. It has an area of 397.67 km2 (153.54 sq mi).
History
The earlier administrative name of this region was Mohadevpur Thana and was established in 1898. It became an upazila on 15 December 1983. At that time, Mohadevpur Upazila became part of the newly established Naogaon District. This district was formed by dividing the greater Rajshahi District. Before the formation of the district, Naogaon had been known as a Mahakuma(মহকুমা).
Geographical Location
The upazila is located between approximately 24.5333°N and 24.7°N latitude, and between 88.8167°E and 89.1°E longitude.
Administration
The upazila is governed by one upazila and 10 union councils (also known as parishad). It has 307 mouzas and 298 villages. The area falls within the electoral constituency of 48, Naogaon-03 (Mohadevpur-Badalgachhi).
List of Union Parishads
Mohadevpur Upazila has a total of 10 union parishads (councils) within its jurisdiction; these are the last administrative units in Bangladesh. The names of the union parishads are:
- Mohadevpur
- Hatur
- Khajur
- Chandash
- Enayetpur
- Sofapur
- Uttargram
- Cheragpur
- Bhimpur
- Raigaon
Find a full list of Union Parishads in Naogaon district.
Population of Mohadevpur Upazila
As of the 2022 census, total Population in Mohadevpur Upazila is 3,08,660. The number of households is 86,617. Household size: 3.52 persons. Gender ratio is 98.48. Annual population growth rate is 0.47%.
Population by Type of Disability
Mohadevpur has a total of 2.42% physically disabled population, according to the 2022 census. This census identified 12 types of disabilities:
Disability Type | Persons |
---|---|
Autism | 170 |
Physical Disability | 2,876 |
Mental Illness | 680 |
Visual Disability | 1,127 |
Speech Disability | 478 |
Intellectual Disability | 408 |
Hearing Disability | 441 |
Deaf Blindness | 109 |
Cerebral Palsy | 57 |
Down Syndrome | 44 |
Multiple Disabilities | 916 |
Other Disability | 173 |
Total Disabled Persons in Mohadevpur | 7,479 |
Population by Religion
Religion | Population | Percentage (%) |
---|---|---|
Muslim | 245,809 | 79.64% |
Hindu | 55,228 | 17.89% |
Christian | 298 | 0.10% |
Buddhist | 4 | 0.00% |
Others | 7,327 | 2.37% |
Mohadevpur (total) | 308,666 | 100.00% |
In Mohadevpur, Muslims are a major religious group that belongs to 79.64%. Hindus are the second-largest, representing 17.89% of population. Christians are small groups at 0.10%. No Buddhists in the upazila. On the other hand, the “Others” category has 2.37%.
Note: All population data is based on the 2022 census.1
Number of Prayer Based Religious Institution
- Mosque: 395
- Eid-Gah: 263
- Temple (Mandir): 96
- Church (Girza): 1
- Pagoda: 0
Education
Educational Institutions in Mohadevpur
The number of educational institutions in the Upazila is provided below. These institutions are working to spread education throughout the area of the upazila.2
- Government College: 01
- Private College: 03
- High School: 39
- Junior High School: 13
- Government Primary School: 132
- Madrasah: 38
- Science and Technical Colleges: 05
- Agricultural Diploma and Technical College: 01
- Technical High School: 03
- Kindergarten School: 16
Literacy in Mohadevpur Upazila
As of the 2022 census3, the literacy rate in Mohadevpur Upazila is 73.12%, where the male literacy rate at 75.91% and the female literacy rate at 70.39%.
Historical Literacy Rate (1981-2022)
Year | Literacy Rate (%) |
---|---|
1981 Census | 25.6% |
1991 Census | 27.8% |
2001 Census | 45.3% |
2011 Census | 49.8% |
2022 Census | 73.12% |
Haats and Bazaars in Mohadevpur Upazila
Below is a complete list of Haats and Bazaars (হাট-বাজার) located within the Upazila. The list presented with their names in both English and Bangla, along with the Union Council they are associated with.4
No. | Haat-Bazaar Name | Union |
---|---|---|
1 | Bagdob (বাগডোব) | Chandash |
2 | Chalkgouri (চকগৌরী) | Bhimpur |
3 | Chandash (চান্দাশ) | Chandash |
4 | Chanda (চান্দা) | Cheragpur |
5 | Dhanjoil (ধনজইল) | Cheragpur |
6 | Mohishbathan (মহিষবাথান) | Hatur |
7 | Chhatiantoli (ছাতিয়ানতলী) | Khajur |
8 | Martuzapur (মর্তুজাপুর) | Khajur |
9 | Kunjobon (কুঞ্জবন) | Khajur |
10 | Mataji (মাতাজী) | Raigaon |
11 | Mohadevpur (মহাদেবপুর) | Mohadevpur |
12 | Sujail (সুজাইল) | Enayetpur |
13 | Pirganj (পীরগঞ্জ) | Enayetpur |
14 | Panthakata (পাঁঠাকাটা) | Sofapur |
15 | Paharpur (পাহাড়পুর) | Sofapur |
16 | Jigatala (জিগাতলা) | Sofapur |
17 | Shibganj (শিবগঞ্জ) | Uttargram |
18 | Kalitala (কালীতলা) | Uttargram |
19 | Bamonsata (বামনসাতা) | Uttargram |
20 | Uttargram Parishad (উত্তরগ্রাম পরিষদ) | Uttargram |
21 | Saraswatipur (সরস্বতীপুর) | Bhimpur |
Agriculture in Mohadevpur Upazila
Mohadevpur Upazila in Naogaon district is an agriculture-dominated area, and it is the main source of income for most families. Most of the families are linked with agricultural activities. The upazila has a variety of farm holdings. There are 52,190 farm holdings in total. Most of these are small farms, with 45,516 holdings. Medium farms account for 6,236 holdings, while there are 438 large farms.
Paddy is a significant agricultural crop in Mohadevpur. The land used to produce Aus paddy 27,806.75 acres, Aman paddy 56,116.68 acres, and Boro paddy 58,463.58 acres.
Enough fruits are also grown in the upazila, with banana plantations covering 337.6 acres and mango gardens spanning 1,283.3 acres.
In terms of labor, 81,167 people work in agriculture. Among them, 65,874 are males, and 15,293 are females.5
Irrigation Systems
Here is information about the irrigation system used in the agriculture sector in Mohadevpur upazila.
Irrigation Equipment | Total Number | Operational | Irrigated Land (Hectares) |
---|---|---|---|
Deep tubewells | 516 | 516 | 8230 |
Shallow tubewells | 8620 | 7650 | 15460 |
Power-driven pumps | 24 | 24 | 270 |
Other methods | 3320 | 3320 | 3400 |
Total | 12480 | 11510 | 24360 |
NGO Activities in Mohadevpur Upazila
Within the Mohadevpur area, numerous NGOs, both local and national level organizations are actively operational. According to the upazila’s administrative portal, 42 NGOs operate there with their various programs.6 Some of them are:
- Grameen Bank (গ্রামীণ ব্যাংক)
- Caritas (কারিতাস)
- Brac (ব্র্যাক)
- Proshika (প্রশিকা)
- Buro Bangladesh (ব্যুরো বাংলাদেশ)
- Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha – TMSS (ঠেঙ্গামারা মহিলা সবুজ সংঘ)
- Asa (আশা)
- GUK, and others.
Health Centres in Mohadevpur Upazila
- Upazila Health Complex: 01
- Union Sub-Health Centre: 05
- Health and Family Welfare Centres: 10
- Community Clinic: 36
Law Enforcement Agencies
For law and order control in Mohadevpur Upazila, there is one police station in the upazila town and one police outpost at the Nowhata intersection.
For details, see here
References and Footnotes
- District Statistics 2011, Naogaon ↩︎
- At a glance of Mohadevpur Upazila ↩︎
- Population and Housing Census 2022, District Report – Naogaon ↩︎
- মহাদেবপুর উপজেলাধীন হাট-বাজার ইজারা বিজ্ঞপ্তি, Mohadevpur Upazila Portal ↩︎
- AGRICULTURE CENSUS 2019 – District Report: Naogaon ↩︎
- At a glance of Mohadevpur Upazila ↩︎