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Muktagacha (Bengali: মুক্তাগাছা) is an upazila of Mymensingh District[1] in the Division of Mymensingh, Bangladesh. It is known for sweets which are made there, called "Monda". It is also known for the Rajbari of Brahmin family(a zamindar's residence) which is currently used as an educational institute, Shahid Shrity College.

Muktagacha মুক্তাগাছা
Upazila
Muktagacha Location in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°45.5′N 90°16′E
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Mymensingh Division
District	Mymensingh District
Area
• Total	314.71 km2 (121.51 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	415,473
• Density	1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+6 (BST)
Postal code	2210
Website	Official Map of Muktagacha

Etymology

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.

Geography

Muktagacha is located at 24.7583°N 90.2667°E / 24.7583; 90.2667. It has a total area of 314.71 km².

Demographics

Historical population

Year	Pop. (000)	±%
1981	265	—
1991	322	+21.5%
2001	366	+13.7%
2011	415	+13.4%
Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics[2]

According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Muktagacha Upazila had 96,657 households and a population of 415,473, 12.0% of whom lived in urban areas. 11.6% of the population was under the age of 5. The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 43.5%, compared to the national average of 51.8%.[3][4]

Arts and culture

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 patron of culture. He brought cultural people like Ustad Alauddin Khan, Hafiz Ali Khan, Dabir Khan and others to Muktagacha. People here practice Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Sangeet, Kirtan, Lalon Geeti etc.^{[clarification needed]} In addition, various cultural activities are held around the year. The artist association of Muktagacha is Aymon Tirer Shillpy Somaj' according to the name of Aymon River.

Administration

Muktagacha Upazila is divided into Muktagacha Municipality and ten union parishads: Basati, Borogram, Daogaon, Dulla, Ghoga, Kashimpur, Kheruajani, Kumargata, Mankon, and Tarati. The union parishads are subdivided into 261 mauzas and 283 villages.[2]

Muktagacha Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 21 mahallas.[2]

Administration &public representative

Chairman	Vice Chairman	Woman Vice Chairman	Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO)
Jakaria Haroon	Arab Ali	Murshida Akter Kakoly	Shuborna Sarker

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. Eid is celebrated with much grandeur and devotion. In this day, not only the Muslims visit each other's home but also the Hindus also visit Muslim homes as well. People share many food items and gifts to mark the occasion. Many fairs, locally called Mela, are held for weeks. Durga Puja is the main religious festival of the Hindu community here. During Durga Puja the whole town takes a festive look. People of all community enjoy the Puja holiday. Devotees and visitors go from one pandal to another to see the idols of Goddess Durga. On the day of Bijoyadashami, the idols are carried out in long processions and then immersed into nearby water bodies. Besides these all other religious activities are peacefully observed. There is a 200-year-old twin Shiva Temple just outside the zamindar-house where Durga Puja is also celebrated.

Major zamindaris of Mymensingh

• Susanga (Maharaja) (3rd in the Order of Precedence in the Government House of Calcutta before 1947)
• Muktagagacha (also called Mymensingh) (Maharaja)
• Ramgopalpur(raja)
• Gouripur (Babu)
• Kalipur (Babu)
• Malotipur

Schools and colleges

Schools

1. Muktagacha RK Govt. High School
2. NN Girls High School
3. Nabarun Bidyaniketan
4. Hamida Sultana Girls High School
5. Montola High School
6. Armed Batalian High School
7. Gabtali High School
8. Chachua High School
9. Bahenga Govt. Primary School
10. Mogaltula Secondary School

Colleges

1. Govt. Shahid Smriti College
2. Muktagacha Mahabidyaloy
3. Hazi Kashem Ali Degree College
4. Gabtali Degree College
5. Mymensingh Physical Education College

Bank in Muktagacha

1. Bank asia Limited
2. Sonali Bank Limited
3. Rupali Bank Limited
4. Janata Bank Limited
5. Agrani Bank Limited
6. Pubali Bank Limited
7. National Bank Limited
8. Brac Bank Limited
9. Southeast Bank Limited
10. Islami Bank Limited
11. Bangladesh Krishi Bank Limited
12. Dutch Bangla Bank Limited
13. Karmasangsthan Bank
14. Grameen Bank

See also

• Upazilas of Bangladesh
• Muktagachar monda

• Districts of Bangladesh
• Divisions of Bangladesh

External links

• Government website of Muktagacha Uazila

References

На других языках

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- [en] Muktagacha Upazila

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[ru] Муктагачха (подокруг)

Муктагачха (бенг. মুক্তাগাছা, англ. Muktagachha) — подокруг на севере Бангладеш в составе округа Маймансингх. Образован в 1961 году. Административный центр — город Муктагачха. Площадь подокруга — 314,71 км². По данным переписи 1991 года численность населения подокруга составляла 321 759 человек. Плотность населения равнялась 1022 чел. на 1 км². Уровень грамотности населения составлял 22,90 %. Религиозный состав: мусульмане — 94,34 %, индуисты — 5,35 %, христиане — 0,21 %, прочие — 0,23 %.

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