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'''Jibannagar Upazila''' ([[Chuadanga District|chuadanga district]])  area 199.32 sq km, located in between 23°22' and 23°31' north latitudes and in between 88°45' and 88°57' east longitudes. It is bounded by [[Chuadanga Sadar Upazila|chuadanga sadar]] upazila on the north, [[Maheshpur Upazila|maheshpur]] upazila ([[Jhenaidah District|jhenaidah]]) on the south, [[Kotchandpur Upazila|kotchandpur]] upazila (Jhenaidah) on the east, [[West Bengal|west bengal]] the state of India on the west.
'''Jibannagar Upazila''' ([[Chuadanga District|chuadanga district]])  area 199.24 sq km, located in between 23°22' and 23°31' north latitudes and in between 88°45' and 88°57' east longitudes. It is bounded by [[Chuadanga Sadar Upazila|chuadanga sadar]] upazila on the north, [[Maheshpur Upazila|maheshpur]] upazila ([[Jhenaidah District|jhenaidah]]) on the south, [[Kotchandpur Upazila|kotchandpur]] upazila (Jhenaidah) on the east, [[West Bengal|west bengal]] the state of India on the west.


''Population''  Total 153187; male 78312, female 74875; Muslim 149496, Hindu 3657 and others 34.
''Population''  Total 179581; male 89839, female 89742; Muslim 175084, Hindu 4457, Buddhist 1, Christian  5 and others 34.  


''Water bodies''  Main rivers: [[Bhairab River|bhairab]]; Natunpara Beel, Joydia Beel, Ruar Beel and Sutia Beel are notable.
''Water bodies''  Main rivers: [[Bhairab River|bhairab]]; Natunpara Beel, Joydia Beel, Ruar Beel and Sutia Beel are notable.
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35149
 
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824
 
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| Andulbaria 19 || 8914 || 13622  || 13775 || 43.2
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8917
 
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12640
 
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12173
 
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42.54
 
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| Uthali 76 || 13605 || 24428  || 24579 || 46.7
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76
 
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13611
 
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23366
 
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22474
 
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39.83
 
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| Banka 38 || 15970 || 24182  || 24209 || 47.2
Jibannagar
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10957
 
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13753
 
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13287
 
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38.30
 
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| Simanta 57 || 9263 || 14837  || 14431 || 36.3
Banka
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15770
 
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21826
 
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20561
 
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42.73
 
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''Source''  Bangladesh Population Census 2001, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
''Source''  Bangladesh Population Census 2001 and 2011, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.


[[Image:JibannagarUpazila.jpg|thumb|400px]]
[[Image:JibannagarUpazila.jpg|thumb|400px]]
''Archaeological heritage and relics''  Three-domed Mosque (Dhopakhali).
''Archaeological heritage and relics''  Three-domed Mosque (Dhopakhali).


''History of the War of Liberation''  In 1971, 10 Pak soldiers were killed by mine explosion by the freedom fighters at Shialmari on the border of Jibannagar and Darshana. Besides, a direct encounter between the freedom fighters and the Pak army was held on the Dhopakhali border of the upazila in which five freedom fighters were killed and two were wounded.
''War of Liberation''  In 1971, freedom fighters killed 10 Pak soldiers by mine explosion at Shialmari on the border of Jibannagar and Darshana. Besides, a direct encounter between the freedom fighters and the Pak army was held on the Dhopakhali border of the upazila in which five freedom fighters were killed and two were wounded. Freedom fighters had encounters with Pak army at Harinagar, Kushumpur, Madhukhali, Banpur, Pathila-Dattnagar and some other places of the upazila. A mass grave has been discovered in the upazila.


''Marks of the War of Liberation'' Mass grave 1.
For details: see জীবননগর উপজেলা, ''বাংলাদেশ মুক্তিযুদ্ধ জ্ঞানকোষ'' (Encyclopedia of Bangladesh War of Liberation), বাংলাদেশ এশিয়াটিক সোসাইটি, ঢাকা ২০২০, খণ্ড ৪।


''Religious institutions'' Mosque 131, temple 11, tomb 8. Noted religious institutions: Dhopakhali Mosque, tomb of Khawja Paresh Shah, Karcha Danga Mandir.
''Religious institutions'' Mosque 131, temple 11, tomb 8. Noted religious institutions: Dhopakhali Mosque, tomb of Khawja Paresh Shah, Karcha Danga Mandir.


''Literacy rate and educational institutions'' Average literacy 42.28%; male 44.55%, female 39.90%. Educational institutions: college 4, secondary school 24, primary school 62, kindergarten 4, NGO operated school 84, madrasa 18. Noted educational institutions: Jibannagar College (1984), Jibannagar Pilot Secondary School (1957).
''Literacy rate and educational institutions'' Average literacy 46.1%; male 46.8%, female 45.5%. Educational institutions: college 4, secondary school 24, primary school 62, kindergarten 4, NGO operated school 84, madrasa 18. Noted educational institutions: Jibannagar College (1984), Jibannagar Pilot Secondary School (1957).


''Cultural organisations''  Library 2, club 18, theatre group 7, cinema hall 7.
''Cultural organisations''  Library 2, club 18, theatre group 7, cinema hall 7.
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Fisheries, dairies and poultries 'Fishery 3, dairy 4, poultry 17.
Fisheries, dairies and poultries 'Fishery 3, dairy 4, poultry 17.


''Communication facilities''  Roads: pucca 80 km, semi-pucca 26 km and mud road 23 km; railways 13 km.
''Communication facilities''  Roads: pucca 168.62 km, mud road 195 km; railways 10 km.


''Extinct or nearly extinct traditional transport'' Palanquin, horse carriage.
''Extinct or nearly extinct traditional transport'' Palanquin, horse carriage.
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''Hats, bazars and fairs'' Hats and bazars are 19, fairs 2 (Baruni and Gangapuja).
''Hats, bazars and fairs'' Hats and bazars are 19, fairs 2 (Baruni and Gangapuja).


''Access to electricity'' All the wards and unions of the upazila are under rural electrification net-work. However 23.53% of the dwelling households have access to electricity.
''Access to electricity'' All the wards and unions of the upazila are under rural electrification net-work. However 54.3% of the dwelling households have access to electricity.  


''Sources of drinking water'' Tube-well 94.87%, tap 0.97%, pond 0.06% and others 4.10%.
''Sources of drinking water'' Tube-well 97.7%, tap 0.2% and others 2.1%.  


''Sanitation'' 20.77% (rural 17.81% and urban 32.07%) of dwelling households of the upazila use sanitary latrines and 40.92% (rural 40.70% and urban 47.75%) of dwelling households use non-sanitary latrines; 38.30% of households do not have latrine facilities.
''Sanitation'' 47.6% of dwelling households of the upazila use sanitary latrines and 45.6% of dwelling households use non-sanitary latrines; 6.8% of households do not have latrine facilities.


''Health centres'' Upazila health complex 1, health and family planning centre 4.
''Health centres'' Upazila health complex 1, health and family planning centre 4.
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''NGO activities'' Operationally important NGOs are [[BRAC|brac]], [[ASA|asa]], CARE, Wave Foundation, Usha. [Iman Siddiqui]
''NGO activities'' Operationally important NGOs are [[BRAC|brac]], [[ASA|asa]], CARE, Wave Foundation, Usha. [Iman Siddiqui]


'''References'''  Bangladesh Population Census 2001, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics; Cultural survey report of Jibannagar Upazila 2007.
'''References'''  Bangladesh Population Census 2001 and 2011, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics; Cultural survey report of Jibannagar Upazila 2007.


[[Category:Upazilas of Bangladesh]]
[[Category:Upazilas of Bangladesh]]

Latest revision as of 19:51, 20 October 2023

Jibannagar Upazila (chuadanga district) area 199.24 sq km, located in between 23°22' and 23°31' north latitudes and in between 88°45' and 88°57' east longitudes. It is bounded by chuadanga sadar upazila on the north, maheshpur upazila (jhenaidah) on the south, kotchandpur upazila (Jhenaidah) on the east, west bengal the state of India on the west.

Population Total 179581; male 89839, female 89742; Muslim 175084, Hindu 4457, Buddhist 1, Christian 5 and others 34.

Water bodies Main rivers: bhairab; Natunpara Beel, Joydia Beel, Ruar Beel and Sutia Beel are notable.

Administration Jibannagar Thana was turned into an upazila in 1983.

Upazila
Municipality Union Mouza Village Population Density (per sq km) Literacy rate (%)
Urban Rural Urban Rural
1 4 62 83 38152 141429 901 47.75 (2001) 43.9
Municipality

Area
(sq km)

Ward

Mahalla

Population

Density
(per sq km)

Literacy rate (%)

12.40 (2001) 9 26 25518 1946 (2001) 57.4
Upazila Town

Area
(sq km)

Mouza

Population

Density
(per sq km)

Literacy rate (%)

15.75 (2001) 2 12634 1946 (2001) 48.2
Union
Name of union and GO code Area (acre) Population Literacy rate (%)
Male Female
Andulbaria 19 8914 13622 13775 43.2
Uthali 76 13605 24428 24579 46.7
Banka 38 15970 24182 24209 47.2
Simanta 57 9263 14837 14431 36.3

Source Bangladesh Population Census 2001 and 2011, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.

Archaeological heritage and relics Three-domed Mosque (Dhopakhali).

War of Liberation In 1971, freedom fighters killed 10 Pak soldiers by mine explosion at Shialmari on the border of Jibannagar and Darshana. Besides, a direct encounter between the freedom fighters and the Pak army was held on the Dhopakhali border of the upazila in which five freedom fighters were killed and two were wounded. Freedom fighters had encounters with Pak army at Harinagar, Kushumpur, Madhukhali, Banpur, Pathila-Dattnagar and some other places of the upazila. A mass grave has been discovered in the upazila.

For details: see জীবননগর উপজেলা, বাংলাদেশ মুক্তিযুদ্ধ জ্ঞানকোষ (Encyclopedia of Bangladesh War of Liberation), বাংলাদেশ এশিয়াটিক সোসাইটি, ঢাকা ২০২০, খণ্ড ৪।

Religious institutions Mosque 131, temple 11, tomb 8. Noted religious institutions: Dhopakhali Mosque, tomb of Khawja Paresh Shah, Karcha Danga Mandir.

Literacy rate and educational institutions Average literacy 46.1%; male 46.8%, female 45.5%. Educational institutions: college 4, secondary school 24, primary school 62, kindergarten 4, NGO operated school 84, madrasa 18. Noted educational institutions: Jibannagar College (1984), Jibannagar Pilot Secondary School (1957).

Cultural organisations Library 2, club 18, theatre group 7, cinema hall 7.

Main sources of income Agriculture 69.83%, non-agricultural labourer 2.53%, industry 0.74%, commerce 13.65%, transport and communication 3.43%, service 3.48%, construction 1.21%, religious service 0.49%, rent and remittance 0.27% and others 4.70%.

Main crops Paddy, sugarcane, jute, wheat, mug, musuri, vegetables.

Extinct or nearly extinct crops Sesame, mustard, tobacco, linseed, gram.

Main fruits Mango, jackfruit, papaya, banana.

Fisheries, dairies and poultries 'Fishery 3, dairy 4, poultry 17.

Communication facilities Roads: pucca 168.62 km, mud road 195 km; railways 10 km.

Extinct or nearly extinct traditional transport Palanquin, horse carriage.

Noted manufactories Sugar mill, flour mill, rice mill, chira mill, saw mill, ice factory.

Cottage industries Weaving, embroidery, blacksmith, potteries, brass and metal work, bamboo work, cane work.

Hats, bazars and fairs Hats and bazars are 19, fairs 2 (Baruni and Gangapuja).

Access to electricity All the wards and unions of the upazila are under rural electrification net-work. However 54.3% of the dwelling households have access to electricity.

Sources of drinking water Tube-well 97.7%, tap 0.2% and others 2.1%.

Sanitation 47.6% of dwelling households of the upazila use sanitary latrines and 45.6% of dwelling households use non-sanitary latrines; 6.8% of households do not have latrine facilities.

Health centres Upazila health complex 1, health and family planning centre 4.

NGO activities Operationally important NGOs are brac, asa, CARE, Wave Foundation, Usha. [Iman Siddiqui]

References Bangladesh Population Census 2001 and 2011, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics; Cultural survey report of Jibannagar Upazila 2007.

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