Dupchanchia Upazila (Bengali: দুপচাঁচিয়া উপজেলা) is an upazila of Bogura District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Dupchanchia Thana was established in 1880 and was converted into an upazila in 1983.[3] It is named after its administrative center, the town of Dupchanchia.

Dupchanchia দুপচাঁচিয়া
Upazila
Dupchanchia Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°52′N 89°10′E
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Rajshahi Division
District	Bogura District
Area [1]
• Total	162.44 km2 (62.72 sq mi)
Population  (2011 census)[2]
• Total	176,678
• Density	1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+6 (BST)
Postal code	5880, 5881
Website	dupchanchia.bogra.gov.bd(in Bengali)

Geography

Dupchanchia Upazila has a total area of 162.44 square kilometres (62.72 sq mi).[1] It is bounded on the east by the Nagar River (across which lies Kahaloo Upazila).[4] It borders Adamdighi Upazila to the south and west, Joypurhat District to the west and north, and Shibganj Upazila to the northeast.[3]

Dupchanchia Municipality has an area of 10.21 square kilometres (3.94 sq mi).[3] It is situated about 20 km (12 mi) from the principal town of the District, Bogura .

Demographics

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Dhupchanchia Upazila had 45,390 households and a population of 176,678, 12.7% of whom lived in urban areas.[2] 8.7% of the population was under the age of 5.[5] The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 51.7%, compared to the national average of 51.8%.[6][7]

Economy

Dupchanchia have many Industry established few year. Many market are situated here.

This section needs expansion with: a description of this upazila's economy, why these markets are important, and details about the markets. Cite reliable sources. You can help by adding to it. (July 2014)

Hats and bazar

Hats and bazars are 15, the most noted of which are Dhap sultangonj Hat, Taluch Hat, Zianagar Hat, Talora Hat, and Saharpukur Hat, Chowmohoni Hat and Bazar. And bazars are open every day, the most noted bazar are tematha puraton bazar, c.o office bazar etc.

Main exports

Chemic,paper, Paddy, rice, potato, biscuit, fish, milk, wood, vegetables etc.

Points of interest

• Dargah of Sultan Shahi Sawar Dhap
• Gobindapur Temple
• Goyabandh Mazar
• Mazar of Pir Ziauddin[3]

Administration

Dupchanchia Upazila is divided into two municipalities and six union parishads: Chamrul, Dupchanchia, Gobindapur, Gunahar, Talora, and Zianagar. The union parishads are subdivided into 108 mauzas and 212 villages.[1]

Dupchanchia Municipality was established in 2000. It has 9 wards and 37 mahallas. It is first class municipality. [3] Md. Jahangir Alom (Bangladesh National Party) was elected mayor in 2008.[8][9]

Talora Municipalicity was established in 2013.[10]

Infrastructure

This section needs expansion with: a description of why these particular health centers are important. Cite reliable sources. You can help by adding to it. (July 2014)

Transport

Dupchanchia has several inter district road,sub district Road.. Bogura- Naogoan high-way pass Dupchanchia town. Railway stations Altafnagar and Talora are on the branch line connecting Santahar and Kaunia. In July 2020 they were served by six or eight intercity and six mail trains a day.[11]

Health centres

Upazila health complex 1, rural health centre 1, satellite clinic 15, family welfare centre 5.

Education

According to Banglapedia, Talora Altaf Ali High School, founded in 1918, Dupchanchia Pilot High School, founded in 1923, and Dupchanchia Pilot Girls' High School, founded in 1910, are notable secondary schools.[3] There are six colleges in the upazila. They include Dupchanchia J.K. Degree College, and Shahid M Monsur Ali College. Dupchanchia Mohila Degree College, founded in 1993, is the only honors level college in the upazila.[1][12] Shapla High School Biam model School and College

The madrasa education system includes four fazil madrasas.[13][[ Khadiza Khatun alim Madrasa

See also

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• Upazilas of Bangladesh
• Districts of Bangladesh
• Divisions of Bangladesh

References

На других языках

[ru] Дупчанчия (подокруг)