MUKTAGACHA মুক্তাগাছা muktagacha Muktagacha Muktagacca

Muktagachha Upazila From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Muktagacha মুক্তাগাছা Upazila Muktagachha Upazila is located in Bangladesh Muktagacha Location in Bangladesh Coordinates: 24°45.5′N 90°16′ECoordinates: 24°45.5′N 90°16′E Country Bangladesh Division Dhaka Division District Mymensingh District Area • Total 314.71 km2 (121.51 sq mi) Population (2008) • Total 300,000 (approximately) • Density 1,022/km2 (2,650/sq mi) Time zone BST (UTC+6) Postal code 2210 Website Official Map of Muktagacha Muktagacha (Bengali: মুক্তাগাছা) is an Upazila of Mymensingh District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is known for sweets which are made there. It is also known for the Rajbari (a king's residence) which is currently used as an educational institute (college). Contents 1 The history behind the name 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Administration 5 Administrative 6 Cultural activities 7 Religious activities 8 Major zamindaris of Mymensingh 9 See also 10 References 11 External links The history behind the name The previous name of Muktagacha was Binodbari. When the Zamindars (kings) arrived from Natore, an inhabitant of the town, Muktaram Karmakar, presented them with a gold lamp-stand, locally called Gacha. This pleased the Zamindars. They wanted to acknowledge the present and show respect to Muktaram, so they renamed the town to Muktagacha.[1] Geography Muktagacha is located at 24.7583°N 90.2667°E . It has 64044 units of house hold and total area 314.71 km². Demographics As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, [Muktagacha] has a population of 321,759. Males constitute to be 50.77% of the population, and females 49.23%. This Upazila's eighteen and up population is 160,859. Muktagacha has an average literacy rate of 22.9% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literate.[2] Administration Chairman: Advocate Badar Ahmed, from Awami League Vice Chairman: Debashish Ghosh (Bap-pi), from Awami League Woman Vice Chairman: Nazmun Nahar (Dilu), from [Bangladesh National Party] Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO): Nasrin Zahan Administrative Muktagacha has 10 Unions/Wards, 270 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 273 villages. Cultural activities Muktagacha has always been a place to nourish the various cultural activities. The Zaminders of Muktagacha were always conscious of cultural activities. Raja Jagat Kishore Acharya Choudhury was a true patroner of culture. He brought famous cultural people like Ustad Alauddin Khan, Hafiz Ali Khan, Dabir Khan and many more famous people to Muktagacha. A lot of people are directly nourishing the field of culture. People here practice Rabindra Sangeet,Nazrul Sangeet,Kirtan, Lalon Geeti etc. In addition, various cultural activities are held around the year. Religious activities Muktagacha has a long tradition of being a peaceful land decorated with religious harmony. Both the Hindus and Muslims are of brotherly nature and live peacefully together.[citation needed] Eid is celebrated with much grandeur. In this day, not only do the Muslims visit each other's home but the Hindus visit Muslims as well. People share many food items made at home. There sits many fairs, locally called Mela. "Durgapuja" is the main religious function of the Hindu community here. During "Durgapuja" the whole town takes a festive look. People of all community enjoy "Durgapuja". Devotees go from one Mandap to another to visit the Pratima of Goddess Durga. Besides these all other religious activities are peacefully observed.[citation needed]. There is a 200 year old twin Shiva temple just outside the Rajbari where Durgapuja is celebrated. Major zamindaris of Mymensingh Mymensingh Susang Gouripur Ramgopalpur Kalipur See also Upazilas of Bangladesh Districts of Bangladesh Divisions of Bangladesh References Jump up ^ http://www.machizo.com/muktagacha/ Jump up ^ "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006. External links Mesbah Uddin Tuhin (2012). "Muktagachha Upazila". In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. [show] v t e Bangladesh Upazilas of the Dhaka Division Freedom Fighter: Jubba he know as Mukti Jubba from Kuripara, Chechua bazar. Known people: Haji Md Kurban Ali Rice mill owner from chechua bazar ( Bagmara), Zainal Abedin(Bulu) Rice mill owner chechua bazar. Ziaur Rahman from USA. Md Deluwar Hossain, Banker. Lutfur Rahman Project manager ( M.A in Dhaka University). Shamim Ahmed Banker Chechua Bazar. Haider reza Anam. Dullah Union Chaiman. Kamrul Islam,Veterinary dotor, mymensingh agriculture university.Ashis Kumar Saha, Banker. Categories: Upazilas of Mymensingh District