Joypurhat Sadar Upazila:-
| Joypurhat Sadar জয়পুরহাট সদর |
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Joypurhat Sadar
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| Coordinates: 25°06′N 89°02′ECoordinates: 25°06′N 89°02′E | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Rajshahi Division |
| District | Joypurhat District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 238.54 km2 (92.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 289,058 |
| • Density | 944/km2 (2,440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| Website | Joypurhat Sadar |
Contents
- 1 Geography
- 2 Demographics
- 3 Points of interest
- 4 Administration
- 5 Education
- 6 Notable residents
- 7 See also
- 8 References
Geography
Joypurhat Sadar is located at 25°06′N 89°02′E . It has 45484 households and total area 238.54 km².Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Joypurhat Sadar has a population of 225271. Males constitute 52.18% of the population, and females 47.82%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 123804. Joypurhat Sadar has an average literacy rate of 33.1% (7+ years), and the national average of 32.4% literatePoints of interest
Joypurhat Sugar Mills Limited is the largest autonomous sugar mill in the country. Pagla Dewan Boddhovumi is one of Bangladesh's most important monuments In the Belamla Village there are both the historical "Barashibalaya Temple" and "Akshibalaya Temple", famous historical places. Shahid doctor Abul Kasem Maidan is the main feature of this upazilla. The central shahid minar of Joypurahat district is also situated here.Administration
Joypurhat Sadar has 10 Unions and 1 first-class municipality, 198 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 192 villages.Education
Joypurhat Girl's Cadet College is the second girl's cadet college of Bangladesh.Joypurhat Government College is the highest educational institute in the district. The college is situated near the Joypurhat rail station which was established in 1963.
Joypurhat R.B, Govt. High School is the highest level school in the district. The high school was established in 1946 by Ramdeo Bajla. The school is located on the main road. The informal name of this school is "Bajla school". This school gained national recognition in 1977.
Joypurhat Govt. Girl's High School is one of the famous schools in the district. It was established in 1960 and nationalized in the year of 1977. The school boasts a 100% passing rate in both Junior and Secondary School Certificate examinations. Business Management Institute: It is first technology institution.
Notable residents
1) Aminul Islam Babul (Writer)2) Moshiul Alom (Writer)
3) Khoybor Ali Miah (Freedom Fighter)
4) Oliujjaman Alom (Freedom Fighter & Politician )
5) Md. Afzal Hossain {Retd. GM(Joypurhat Sugar Mills Ltd.), Former & Popular Football player of National team & Abahoni Sporting Club Ltd.}
6) Md.Fazlur Rahman Mondal (Politician & Industrialist)
7) Kurshia Akter Munni (Geographer) 8) Shahin Salauddin (Business Researcher)
9) Md. Sajjad Hossain Shihab (Telecommunication Engineer)
10) Md. Ahsan Habib (Electrical Engineer of Dhaka University)
11) Quazi Mazharul Anowar (Banker)
12) Khairul Mobasserin ACA (First women Chartered Accountant of Bangladesh, passed all professional examination level in very first attempt and accredited to get certificate directly from honorable president Mr. Zillur Rahman. She is also the second chartered accountant of the district )
13) Khhrshid Alam (Singer)
14) Fatema Tuz Zahura (Singer)
15) Tanha Zafrin (Model, Actress)
16) Montazur Rahman Akbar (Film Director)
18) Samsul Alam Dudu (Politician)
19) Abu Sayed All Mahmood Sawpon (Organizing Secretory of Bangladesh Awami League)
20) Mostafizur Rahman Mostak (Young Politician)
21) Toufidul Islam Bulbul (Politician)
22) Tajmahal Hero (Politician)
23) Quazi Abul Kashem Ripon (Ex General Secretory of Jatiya Charta Samaj & Member of Jatiya Party)
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