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Birganj
বীরগঞ্জ
Upazila
Fields in Singra National Park
Fields in Singra National Park
Location of Birganj
Coordinates: 26°0′0″N 88°35′0″E / 26.00000°N 88.58333°E / 26.00000; 88.58333
Country Bangladesh
DivisionRangpur
DistrictDinajpur
Area
 • Total
413.11 km2 (159.50 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total
356,152
 • Density862.12/km2 (2,232.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6 (BST)
Postal code
5220[2]
Area code05323[3]

Birganj (Bengali: বীরগঞ্জ) is an upazila of Dinajpur District[4] in the division of Rangpur, Bangladesh.

Geography

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Birganj is located "between 25°48' and 26°04' north latitudes and in between 88°29´ and 88°44´ east longitudes".[4] It is situated on the bank of Dhepa river, midway between Dinajpur and Thakurgaon. It has 73,895 households and total area 413.11 km2.

The upazila is bounded by Thakurgaon sadar and Debiganj upazilas on the north, Kaharole Upazila on the south, Atrai River and Khansama Upazila on the east, Bochaganj, Pirganj Upazila of Thakurgaon and Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila on the west.

Demographics

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According to the 2022 Bangladeshi census, Birganj Upazila had 87,824 households and a population of 356,152. 9.39% of the population were under 5 years of age. Birganj had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 73.21%: 76.64% for males and 69.85% for females, and a sex ratio of 98.84 males for every 100 females. 31,728 (8.91%) lived in urban areas.[5]

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Birganj Upazila had 73,895 households and a population of 317,253. 72,798 (22.95%) were under 10 years of age. Birganj had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 48.05%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1000 males. 19,467 (6.14%) lived in urban areas.[6] Ethnic population was 7,362 (2.32%), of which Santal were 6,880.[7]

As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Birganj has a population of 231,305. Males constitute 51.77% of the population, and females 48.23%. This upazila's over-18 population is 111,160. Birganj has an average literacy rate of 25% (7+ years), compared with the national average of 32.4%.[8]

Ethnicity and religion

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Religions in Birganj Upazila (2022)[5]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 70.52%
Hinduism
 
 27.47%
Christianity
 
 1.54%
Other or not stated
 
 0.47%
Population by religion in Union/Paurashava
Union/Paurashava Muslim Hindu Others
Birganj Paurashava 18,649 4,336 548
Bhognagar Union 21,818 7,971 712
Maricha Union 21,521 8,384 692
Mohammadpur Union 8,598 13,481 47
Mohanpur Union 26,935 2,925 1077
Nijpara Union 24,154 8,805 995
Palashbari Union 21,097 8,254 408
Paltapur Union 27,027 4,825 634
Sator Union 21,449 5,733 688
Shatagram Union 26,265 5,733 522
Shibrampur Union 15,974 14,518 51
Sujalpur Union 17,643 8,382 902

🟩 Muslim majority 🟧 Hindu majority

Bengali Muslims are the largest community, with a relatively large Bengali Hindu community which is majority in one union. Ethnic population is 6557 (1.84%) of which Santals are 6119.

Population of upazila by ethnicity (2022)[5]
  1. Bengali (98.2%)
  2. Santal (1.72%)
  3. Others (0.12%)

Administration

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UNO: Md. Fazle Alahi.[9]

Birganj Upazila, primarily formed as a Thana in 1890, was turned into upazila in 1983.[4]

The upazila is divided into Birganj Municipality and 11 union parishads namely: Bhognagar, Mohammadpur, Mohonpur, Moricha, Nijpara, Paltapur, Polashbari, Sator, Shatagram, Shibrampur, and Sujalpur. The union parishads are subdivided into 186 mauzas and 187 villages.[6]

Birganj Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 11 mahallas.[6]

Education

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Ibrahim Memorial Shikkha Niketan

Birganj Pilot Government High School

Birganj Government College

Birganj Women's College

Notable people

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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. 402. 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. 21 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba.com. 18 October 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Mamtajur Alam Ilu (2012), "Birganj Upazila", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
  5. ^ a b c Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Dinajpur (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-270-2.
  6. ^ a b c "Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 2011 Zila Report – Dinajpur" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
  7. ^ "Community Tables: Dinajpur district" (PDF). bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. 2011.
  8. ^ "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
  9. ^ উপজেলা নির্বাহী অফিসার. 2024-08-27. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27.
  10. ^ "Dinajpur-1". Election Commission Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 2017-01-23. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  11. ^ "Obituary reference for Kafi in JS". bdnews24.com. 11 September 2005. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  12. ^ "JS session adjourned without transacting any business following death of Jamaat MP". bdnews24.com. 11 September 2005. Retrieved 12 March 2016.


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