 | This article has multiple issues. Please helpimprove it or discuss these issues on thetalk page.(Learn how and when to remove these messages) (Learn how and when to remove this message)
|
Joypurhat District জয়পুরহাট জেলা | |
|---|---|
 Skyline of Joypurhat   | |
 Location of Joypurhat in Bangladesh | |
 Expandable map of Joypurhat | |
| Coordinates:25°06′N89°02′E / 25.10°N 89.03°E /25.10; 89.03 | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Rajshahi Division |
| Established | February 26, 1984CE |
| Headquarters | Joypurhat |
| Government | |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Md. Sharif |
| Area | |
• Total | 965.44 km2 (372.76 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 956,431 |
| • Density | 990/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Joypurhati, Rajshahiyo |
| Time zone | UTC+06:00 (BST) |
| Postal code | 5900 |
| Area code | 0571 |
| ISO 3166 code | BD-24 |
Joypurhat District (Bengali:জয়পুরহাট জেলা) is adistrict in northernBangladesh, and part ofRajshahi Division.[2]
Prior to the coming of theCalcutta–Jalpaiguri railway line in 1884, the area was known as Jaipur. There was already a Jaipur railway station elsewhere in India, so when the local station was built it was named Jaipur Hat station (there was ahat, or market, nearby) to distinguish it from the other Jaipur.[3] When the area was carved out of Bogra District in 1984, it took the name Joypurhat District.
 | This sectiondoes notcite anysources. Please helpimprove this section byadding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged andremoved.(February 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
Joypurhat was an area under thePala Empire &Sena dynasty for a long period of time. Till 16th and 17th centuries, there was no clear information about Joypurhat's history. Previously the local name for Joypurhat wasBaghabarihat. Later it was calledGopendraganjahat in many archives.
Once Lalbazar Thana was established by containing the presentJoypurhat Sadar Upazila andPanchbibi Upazila. The thana was located on the east side ofSmall Jamuna River named Puranapoil. Then Puranapoil Union was known as Karimnagar. A post office was established in Lalbazar Thana. The sub-registry office was established in Nawabganj. There were many Neelkuthi established in this area. At that era, Lalbazar Thana was a town. Back then it was the only work for the ordinary people of that area. From Lalbazar Thana,Small Jamuna River gorge, the whole travel, commerce, and trade were maintained. At that period Lalbazar Thana,Khetlal Upazila &Badalgachhi Upazila were underDinajpur District. As Dinajpur District,Rangpur District &Rajshahi District were very large, in 1821, a new district was formed from the three districts and namedBogra District. At that time, Bogra District occupied byAdamdighi,Bogra Sadar,Sherpur fromRajshahi District; two upazila fromRangpur District andKhetlal Upazila,Badalgachhi Upazila, Lalbazar Thana fromDinajpur. Later, on December 16, 1868, Lalbazar Police Thana was moved to Khasbaguri. The local name of Khasbabri wasPanchbibi.
Bangladesh is a country of manyrivers. There are mainly five rivers in Joypurhat District. They are:
Joypurhat is adistrict ofTropical climate. In winter there is much more rainfall in Joypurhat than in summer. According to TheKöppen climate classification, The average annual temperature in here is 25.4 °C and The average annual rainfall is 1738 mm.The driest month is December with 3 mm. Mostprecipitation falls in July, with an average of 364 mm. The warmest month of the year is August with an average temperature of 28.9 °C. In January, the average temperature is 18 °C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.
| Climate data for Joypurhat | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 24.8 (76.6) | 27.6 (81.7) | 32.5 (90.5) | 35 (95) | 33.6 (92.5) | 32.4 (90.3) | 35.5 (95.9) | 35.3 (95.5) | 31.2 (88.2) | 29.5 (85.1) | 28.7 (83.7) | 25.9 (78.6) | 31.0 (87.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 18 (64) | 20.2 (68.4) | 24.9 (76.8) | 28.4 (83.1) | 28.7 (83.7) | 28.9 (84.0) | 28.9 (84.0) | 28.9 (84.0) | 28.6 (83.5) | 27 (81) | 22.8 (73.0) | 19.3 (66.7) | 25.4 (77.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11.2 (52.2) | 12.9 (55.2) | 17.3 (63.1) | 21.9 (71.4) | 23.8 (74.8) | 25.4 (77.7) | 26.1 (79.0) | 26.2 (79.2) | 25.6 (78.1) | 22.9 (73.2) | 17 (63) | 12.6 (54.7) | 20.2 (68.5) |
| Averageprecipitation mm (inches) | 10 (0.4) | 15 (0.6) | 21 (0.8) | 52 (2.0) | 186 (7.3) | 330 (13.0) | 364 (14.3) | 321 (12.6) | 283 (11.1) | 140 (5.5) | 13 (0.5) | 3 (0.1) | 1,738 (68.2) |
| Source:National newspapers | |||||||||||||
The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 361 mm. The average temperatures vary during the year by 10.9 °C.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 507,741 | — |
| 1981 | 619,351 | +2.88% |
| 1991 | 765,011 | +2.13% |
| 2001 | 846,696 | +1.02% |
| 2011 | 913,768 | +0.77% |
| 2022 | 956,431 | +0.42% |
| Sources:[4][5] | ||
According to the2022 Census of Bangladesh, Joypurhat District has 269,905 households and a population of 956,431 with an average 3.50 people per household. Among the population, 140,366 (14.68%) inhabitants are under 10 years of age. The population density is 945 people per km2. Joypurhat District has a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 73.73%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 97.72 males per 100 females. Approximately, 23.44% (224,181) of the population live in urban areas. Ethnic population is 26,325 (2.75%) belonging to a variety of groups of whichOraon,Barman,Munda,Santal,Kudumi Mahato andBedia have a population over 2,000.[4]
The district of Joypurhat has 2573 mosques, 186 mosque-based library, 675 trained Imam, 2200 Imam, 424 temples, 21 churches and 18Buddhist temples.[citation needed]Hinda - Kasba Shahi Mosque is one such mosque in Joypurhat.
| Religions in Joypurhat District (2022) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion | Percent | |||
| Islam | 89.91% | |||
| Hinduism | 9.16% | |||
| Christianity | 0.50% | |||
| Other or not stated | 0.43% | |||
| Religion | 1941[6]: 92–93 [a] | 1981[5] | 1991[5] | 2001[5] | 2011[5] | 2022[7] | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | |
Islam | 165,275 | 73.46% | 538,293 | 86.91% | 674,584 | 88.18% | 758,324 | 89.56% | 819,235 | 89.66% | 859,960 | 89.91% |
Hinduism | 47,664 | 21.18% | 68,152 | 11.00% | 73,193 | 9.57% | 76,033 | 8.98% | 80,696 | 8.83% | 87,595 | 9.16% |
| Ethnic religion | 11,929 | 5.30% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Christianity | 130 | 0.06% | 2,064 | 0.34% | 3,331 | 0.44% | 4,715 | 0.56% | 4,822 | 0.53% | 4,756 | 0.50% |
| Others[b] | 2 | 0.00% | 10,842 | 1.75% | 13,903 | 1.81% | 7,624 | 0.90% | 9,015 | 0.98% | 4,120 | 0.43% |
| Total Population | 225,000 | 100% | 619,351 | 100% | 765,011 | 100% | 846,696 | 100% | 913,768 | 100% | 956,431 | 100% |
Muslims make up 89.91% of the population, while Hindus are 9.16% and Christians 0.50% of the population respectively. Other religions (mainlySarna) are 0.43% of the population.[8][5]
Joypurhat's economy is mainly based on seasonal crops like rice, potato, wheat, onion, mango, jackfruit, and banana. It also produces a huge amount of sugarcane and it holds the country's largest sugar mill,Joypurhat Sugar Mill's Limited. There are also a lot of industries, rice mills and poultry farm sin this district. It exports many agricultural products. Hili land port is very close to Joypurhat district, so many people of this district do export-import business by this port and about all the vehicles of this port run over this district. This district is appropriate for all kind of business.
Joypurhat is a district of rural or rich folk culture. InBritish Raj period, many festivals such as keerton (কীর্তন), jaree (জারী), palagaan (পালাগান), kabigaan (কবিগান), baul (বাউল), murshidee (মুর্শিদী), lokgeeti (লোকগীতি), bhaoyaiya (ভাওয়াইয়া), and jattra (যাত্রা) were held on various occasions.
After1971, many cultural organizations were established in this district level andupazila level.
Jamalganj is situated 10 km south west of Joypurhat. Pahar Pur (Buddhist Bihar), largely known asSomapura Mahavihara, is situated 6 km(approx)north-west of Jamalganj which is a symbol of past legacy of our knowledge on philosophy, architecture, arts and sculptures.[citation needed] It is UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) certified world heritage site.
Jamalganj is known for its long traditional bazar (in English market) fore surrounded places.[citation needed] It is also known for its agricultural products like banana, paddy, rice, wheat, and potato.[citation needed] Also famous for its coal (bituminous) and cement.[citation needed] Joypurhat is famous for various sweets including inception of sweet named “Harivanga” which is now popular in the country
Joypurhat has five subdistricts (upazilas):[2]
| Upazila | Official Website | Area (km2) | Population (2022)[1] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkelpur | akkelpur | 139.47 | 144,693 |
| Joypurhat Sadar | joypurhatsadar | 238.5 | 315,205 |
| Kalai | kalai | 166.30 | 146,055 |
| Khetlal | khetlal | 142.60 | 110,866 |
| Panchbibi | panchbibi | 278.53 | 239,612 |
There are five municipalities in Joypurhat District.
Deputy Commissioner (DC): Mohammad Yasin[10]
Mayor: MD Mustafizur Rahaman Mostak[11]
Joypurhat has two parliament seats:Joypurhat-1 andJoypurhat-2.
| Constituency NO. | Constituency Name | Extent | PresentJatiyo Sangshad MP | Political party | Legislature | Election occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
34 | Joypurhat-1 | Advocate Shamsul Alam | Bangladesh Awami League | 11th Parliament | December 30, 2018 | |
35 | Joypurhat-2 | Abu Sayeed Al Mahmud Swapan | Bangladesh Awami League | 11th Parliament | December 30, 2018 |
Joypurhat is a small district inRajshahi Division. It has 342.59 km cobbled road, 61.59 km semi-cobbled road and 1569 km raw road.
Joypurhat contains eight railway stations. The total railways of Joypurhat are 38.86 km.
Joypurhat Railway Station was established in 1884 in theBritish Raj period. It is a very importantrailway station in the northern part of Bangladesh.
There are 27 colleges in the district. They includeJoypurhat Government College, Akkelpur Mujibar Rahman College, Amdai United Degree College, founded 1946,Joypurhat Government Women's College (1972), Joypurhat Womens Degree College,Kalai Degree College, Khetlal Syeed Altafunnesa College, and Mohipur Haji Mohsin Government College (1969).[2][12]
Joypurhat Girls' Cadet College, founded in 2006, is a military high school and college for girls.
According to Banglapedia,R.B. Govt. High School (1946), Haripur High School, founded in 1917, Joypurhat Government Girls' High School (1977),Kalai Moyen Uddin High School (1913), Khanjanpur High School (1901), Khanjanpur Mission Girl's High School (1919), Sonamukhi High School (1916), Teghar High School (1940), and Uchai Jerka S.C. High School (1925) are notable secondary schools.[2]
Places adjacent to Joypurhat District | |
|---|---|
| Barisal Division |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Chittagong Division | ||
| Dhaka Division | ||
| Khulna Division | ||
| Mymensingh Division | ||
| Rajshahi Division | ||
| Rangpur Division | ||
| Sylhet Division | ||
| Upazilas of theRajshahi Division | ||
|---|---|---|
Headquarters:Rajshahi | ||
| Bogra District |  | |
| Joypurhat District | ||
| Naogaon District | ||
| Natore District | ||
| Nawabganj District | ||
| Pabna District | ||
| Rajshahi District | ||
| Sirajganj District | ||
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
