Mohadevpur Upazila, Naogaon

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).


Map of Mohadevpur upazila, Naogaon
The map of Mohadevpur Upazila displays its administrative areas within Naogaon district.

Mohadevpur Bridge on Atrai River
Bridge on the Atrai River in Mohadevpur. The upazila town situated on its banks. Photo: January 2023 AD.

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:

  1. Mohadevpur
  2. Hatur
  3. Khajur
  4. Chandash
  5. Enayetpur
  6. Sofapur
  7. Uttargram
  8. Cheragpur
  9. Bhimpur
  10. 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 TypePersons
Autism170
Physical Disability2,876
Mental Illness680
Visual Disability1,127
Speech Disability478
Intellectual Disability408
Hearing Disability441
Deaf Blindness109
Cerebral Palsy57
Down Syndrome44
Multiple Disabilities916
Other Disability173
Total Disabled Persons in Mohadevpur7,479

    Population by Religion

    ReligionPopulationPercentage (%)
    Muslim245,80979.64%
    Hindu55,22817.89%
    Christian2980.10%
    Buddhist40.00%
    Others7,3272.37%
    Mohadevpur (total)308,666100.00%

    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
    Colorful rural Eidgah in Raigaon (রাইগাঁ), Mataji Hat, used for Muslim Eid prayers, captured by Rumon Aanam.
    A strikingly vibrant rural Eidgah near Raigaon (রাইগাঁ), Mataji Hat, is painted in multiple colors like red, green, blue, yellow, and others. It is used for Muslim Eid prayers. Photo by Rumon Aanam.

    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)

    YearLiteracy Rate (%)
    1981 Census25.6%
    1991 Census27.8%
    2001 Census45.3%
    2011 Census49.8%
    2022 Census73.12%

    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 NameUnion
    1Bagdob (বাগডোব)Chandash
    2Chalkgouri (চকগৌরী)Bhimpur
    3Chandash (চান্দাশ)Chandash
    4Chanda (চান্দা)Cheragpur
    5Dhanjoil (ধনজইল)Cheragpur
    6Mohishbathan (মহিষবাথান)Hatur
    7Chhatiantoli (ছাতিয়ানতলী)Khajur
    8Martuzapur (মর্তুজাপুর)Khajur
    9Kunjobon (কুঞ্জবন)Khajur
    10Mataji (মাতাজী)Raigaon
    11Mohadevpur (মহাদেবপুর)Mohadevpur
    12Sujail (সুজাইল)Enayetpur
    13Pirganj (পীরগঞ্জ)Enayetpur
    14Panthakata (পাঁঠাকাটা)Sofapur
    15Paharpur (পাহাড়পুর)Sofapur
    16Jigatala (জিগাতলা)Sofapur
    17Shibganj (শিবগঞ্জ)Uttargram
    18Kalitala (কালীতলা)Uttargram
    19Bamonsata (বামনসাতা)Uttargram
    20Uttargram Parishad (উত্তরগ্রাম পরিষদ)Uttargram
    21Saraswatipur (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 EquipmentTotal NumberOperationalIrrigated Land (Hectares)
    Deep tubewells5165168230
    Shallow tubewells8620765015460
    Power-driven pumps2424270
    Other methods332033203400
    Total124801151024360

    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
    Ajipur Community Clinic which is listed under Cheragpur Union Parishad in Mohadevpur, Naogaon.
    The newly constructed building of Ajipur (আজিপুর) Community Clinic. This rural healthcare facility, known as a Community Clinic (CC), is part of a network of clinics located in Ajipur village and further listed under the jurisdiction of Cheragpur Union Parishad in Mohadevpur Upazila, Naogaon. Photo taken in 2024.

    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

    Bangladesh Police Mohadevpur Thana, Naogaon, 2024.
    Bangladesh Police Mohadevpur Thana (Police Station) of Naogaon, 2024.

    References and Footnotes

    1. District Statistics 2011, Naogaon ↩︎
    2. At a glance of Mohadevpur Upazila ↩︎
    3. Population and Housing Census 2022, District Report – Naogaon ↩︎
    4. মহাদেবপুর উপজেলাধীন হাট-বাজার ইজারা বিজ্ঞপ্তি, Mohadevpur Upazila Portal ↩︎
    5. AGRICULTURE CENSUS 2019 – District Report: Naogaon ↩︎
    6. At a glance of Mohadevpur Upazila ↩︎

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