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Tarakanda Upazila

Coordinates: 24°51′43″N 90°26′24″E / 24.862°N 90.44°E / 24.862; 90.44
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Tarakanda
তারাকান্দা
Bandsa River near Tarakanda Bazar
Bandsa River near Tarakanda Bazar
Location of Tarakanda
Coordinates: 24°51′43″N 90°26′24″E / 24.862°N 90.44°E / 24.862; 90.44
Country Bangladesh
DivisionMymensingh
DistrictMymensingh
Government
 • MP (Mymensingh-2)Sharif Ahmed (Awami League)
 • Upazila ChairmanMuhammad Fazlul Haque Majhiyali
Area
 • Total313.68 km2 (121.11 sq mi)
Population
 • Total337,308
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
2252[2]
Websitetarakanda.mymensingh.gov.bd

Tarakanda (Bengali: তারাকান্দা) is an upazila of the Mymensingh District in Bangladesh.[3][4] It lies on the banks of Mara Kharia river.

History

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It is estimated that human habitation in this area began between the sixth and twelfth centuries.

Tarakanda was established as a thana on 19 May 1999. In 2012, the Tarakanda Thana was upgraded into an upazila (sub-district), making it Mymensingh District's latest upazila.[5] Prior to this, Tarakanda was a part of Phulpur Upazila.[6]

Demographics

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Religions in Tarakanda Upazila (2022)[7]
Religion Percent
Islam
96.08%
Hinduism
3.74%
Other or not stated
0.18%

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Tarakanda Upazila had 65,838 households and a population of 298,220, of which 147,742 are males and 150,478 females. 86,889 (29.14%) were under 10 years of age. Tarakanda has a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 37.27%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1019 females per 1000 males. The population was entirely rural. Muslims were 284,763 and Hindus 12,696.[8]

Economy and tourism

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The Tarakanda Jami Mosque is a popular mosque. The Tarakanda Bazar is also noted. The Tarakanda Barta, Monthly Kaler Alo, Monthly Nabadiganta and Fortnightly Tarakanda are published here.[6] The economy is mostly agriculturaland the upazila produces a large quantity of fish and vegetables.

Administration

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Tarakanda Upazila is divided into ten union parishads: Balikha, Banihala, Biska, Dhakua, Galagaon, Kakni, Kamargaon, Kamaria, Rampur, and Tarakanda.[9]

Upazila Chairmen

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List of chairmen
Name Term
Sharif Ahmed 5/11/2013 - 1/12/2013
Shaykh Alauddin 6/1/2014 - 19/6/2014
Motahar Husayn 19/6/2014 - 5/11/2018
Muhammad Fazlul Haque 8/11/2018–present

Education

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In 1929, the Tarakanda Multilateral High School was established. Other notable institutions include Shahid Smrity High School, Galagaon High School, Kakni High School and Kakni Model Academy.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 401. ISBN 978-9844752016.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh Postal Code". Dhaka: Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 20 October 2024.
  3. ^ "upazila List". Bangladesh National Portal.
  4. ^ "List of Upazila Nirbahi Officers". Ministry of Public Administration. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  5. ^ তারাকান্দা উপজেলার পটভূমি [Tarakanda Upazila's background]. Tarakanda Upazila (in Bengali).
  6. ^ a b Nurul Amin (2012). "Phulpur Upazila". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  7. ^ Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Mymensingh (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-226-9.
  8. ^ "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Community Report – Mymensingh" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  9. ^ তারাকান্দা উপজেলা [List of Unions]. Tarakanda Upazila (in Bengali).