Chatmohar Upazila
| Chatmohar চাটমোহর | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Chatmohar Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 24°13.5′N 89°17.5′E / 24.2250°N 89.2917°ECoordinates: 24°13.5′N 89°17.5′E / 24.2250°N 89.2917°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Rajshahi Division |
| District | Pabna District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 314.32 km2 (121.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 291,121 |
| • Density | 938.8/km2 (2,431/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Official Map of Chatmohar |
Chatmohar (Bengali: চাটমোহর) is an Upazila of Pabna District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.[1]
Geography
Chatmohar is located at 24°13′30″N 89°17′30″E / 24.2250°N 89.2917°E . It has 39489 households and total area 314.32 km².
Demographics
As of the 2011 Bangladesh census, Chatmohar has a population of 291121. Males constitute 50.63% of the population, and females 49.37%.The density of population is 938.8 inh./km².Chatmohar has an average literacy rate of 43.4% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[2]
Administrative
Chatmohar has 11 Unions/Wards, 170 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 234 villages.
11 Unions are :
1. Mothurapur,
2.Horipur,
3.Mulgram,
4.Handial,
5.Danthia Bamangram,
6.Parshwadanga,
7.Chaikola,
8. Gunaigasa,
9. Bilchalan,
10. Nimaichara &
11. Foiljana.
Administration
Chairman:H Islam Hira
Vice Chairman: Aroj khan
Woman Vice Chairman:Rokeya Azad (from Awami League)
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO): Sheheli Laila
Educational institutions
Schools:
- Ashraf Zindani High School, Shomaj
- Mohela BL High School
- Chatmohar RCN and BSN High School
- Handiyal High School
- Mulgram Union High School
- Parshawdanga High School
- Bamongram High School
- Nimaichora High School
- Chatmohar Model High School
- Chatmohar Pilot Girls High School
- Chiknai high School
- Atlongka high school
- Saint riters high school
- Failjana high school
- Panchuria high school
- Chaikola high school
- Chalanbill High School
Colleges:
- Chatmohar Degree College
- Chatmohar Women's College
- Chatmohar Technical and Business Management Institute
- Atlongka Degree College
- Handiyal College
- M.A Samad BM School And College
- Chaikhola Degree College
- Professor Boyen Uddin Degree College
- Mirzapur Degree College
- Mahmud ali degree college
Madrasha:
- Enayet ullah Fazil Madrasa
- Samad Sawda Dhakhil Madrasha
- Boyaiimary Dhakhil Madrasha
- kuabashi Dakhil Madrasah'
Polytechnic Institute:
- Chatmohar Polytechnic Institute
Notable residents
- Pramatha Chaudhuri, eminent writer
- General Joyanto Nath Chaudhuri OBE, former Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army
- Ranadeb Chaudhuri, eminent lawyer
- Muraduzzaman,Gadgetgang7
Mosque
- Chatmohar Shahi Mosque
- Narikal Para Jame Mosque
- Chatmohar Upazala Jame Mosque
- Dighulia Jame Mosque
See also
References
- ↑ Md Habibur Rahman (2012). "Chatmohar Upazila". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ↑ "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
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