Raninagar Upazila, Naogaon
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About Raninagar Upazila
Raninagar Upazila (Bangla: রাণীনগর উপজেলা), also spelled Raninogor, is one of the 11 upazilas of Naogaon district under Rajshahi Division. It has an area of 258.33 sq km and is bounded by Naogaon Sadar and Adamdighi upazilas, Atrai upazila on the south, Nandigram and Singra upazilas on the east, and Manda upazila on the west. Raninagar has two rivers: Little Jamuna and Nagar. The distance from Naogaon district town is 14 km. Like other parts of Naogaon, Raninagar is primarily rural.
Raninagar (town) consists of one mouza with an area of 0.1 sq km and has one railway station.
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Naming History of Raninagar
Before it was named 'Raninagar', this area was once visited by Queen Khatteshwar of the Natore Zamindar family. She stayed here for a night, and since then the area has been called Raninagar — literally "Queen's Town".
Administration
Raninagar was established as a thana in 1916 and upgraded to an upazila in 1983 under Naogaon district. Administrative breakdown:
- Electoral Area: 51, Naogaon-6 (Atrai-Raninagar)
- Villages: 178
- Mouza: 190
- Union Councils: 8
- Union Wards: 72
- Municipality (Pourashava): None
- Police Station: 1
- Upazila Parishad: 1
List of Union Parishads in Raninagar
- 1 No. Khatteshawr Raninagar Union
- 2 No. Kashimpur Union
- 3 No. Gona Union
- 4 No. Paroil Union
- 5 No. Bargachha Union
- 6 No. Kaligram Union
- 7 No. Ekdala Union
- 8 No. Mirat Union
See the full list of Union Parishads in Naogaon district here.
Tourist Spot
Raninagar has a royal palace: Kashimpur Rajbari (কাশিমপুর রাজবাড়ি), located in Kashimpur Union, 4 km from Raninagar town (via Atrai Road).
Public and Private Facilities in Raninagar Upazila
The following counts are taken from District Statistics 2011 for Naogaon and may differ from current figures.
| Facility/Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Filling Station | 2 |
| Fire Station | 1 |
| Police Station/Camp | 1 |
| Union Land Office | 4 |
| Sub-registry Office | 1 |
| BOP (BGB Camp) | 0 |
| Government Office | 23 |
| Post Office | 7 |
| Nationalized Bank Branch | 6 |
| NGOs | 27 |
| Dak-banglow/rest house | 1 |
| Daily Bazaar | 6 |
| Weekly Hat | 16 |
| Restaurant | 125 |
| Hotel (residential) | 0 |
Population in Raninagar Upazila of Naogaon
As of the 2022 census, the total population of Raninagar Upazila is 192,226 (male 93,635, female 98,579). Annual population growth rate is 0.35%. Gender ratio: 94.98. Ethnic population: 112 (57 male, 55 female). Total households: 52,212. Average household size: 3.63 persons.
Religious Population in Raninagar
| Religion | Population | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 172,131 | 89.55% |
| Hindu | 20,027 | 10.42% |
| Christian | 60 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0.00% |
| Others | 4 | 0.00% |
| Raninagar (total) | 192,226 | 100.00% |
According to the 2022 census, the largest religious group is Muslim (89.55%), followed by Hindu (10.42%).
Literacy and Educational Institutions
As of the 2022 census, the literacy rate in the upazila is 70.44% (male 73.61%, female 67.47%).
Educational Institutions
- Government Primary Schools: 60
- Non-Government Primary Schools: 34
- Community Primary Schools: None
- Junior High Schools: 7
- High Schools (Co-educational): 24
- High Schools (Girls): 2
- Dakhil Madrasa: 4
- Alim Madrasa: 3
- Fazil Madrasa: 1
- Kamil Madrasa: 1
- Colleges (Co-educational): 3
- Colleges (Girls): 1
Historical Literacy Rate (1981–2022)
| Year | Literacy Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| 1981 Census | 22.4% |
| 1991 Census | 28.4% |
| 2001 Census | 47.7% |
| 2011 Census | 46.0% |
| 2022 Census | 70.44% |
Religious Institutions
Mosques: 380; Temples: 88.
Rivers in Raninagar Upazila
There are two rivers in Raninagar Upazila:
- Little Jamuna (ছোট যমুনা)
- Nagor (নাগর)
Agricultural Overview of Raninagar
- Total land area: 24,810 hectares
- Net cropland: 21,329 hectares
- Total cultivated land: 44,277 hectares
- One crop land: 2,046 hectares
- Two crops land: 15,618 hectares
- Three crops land: 3,665 hectares
- Annual food demand: 29,397 metric tonnes
Irrigation Infrastructure:
- Deep tube wells: 364
- Non-deep tube wells: 5,481
- Power-driven pumps: 28
- Tubewells: 5,845
Daily Labour Average Wage Rate (2011)
In 2011, agricultural labourers earned an average daily wage of 240 taka. Other sample rates listed below (2011):
| Type of Labour | Daily Average Wage |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Labour | 240 taka |
| Construction Mason | 300 taka |
| Construction Helper | 200 taka |
| Carpenter | 250 taka |
| Painter | 350 taka |
| Electrician | 400 taka |
| Plumber | 300 taka |
NGO Activities in Raninagar Upazila
Important NGOs operating here include: Grameen Bank, BRAC, CARE, ASA, Ujjiban, GUK, etc.
Health Centres in Raninagar Upazila of Naogaon
Upazila Health Complex: 1; community clinics and union health centres: 33. See the full list of community clinics and union health centers of Naogaon district here.
Family Planning Centers
- Health and Family Welfare Centers: 5
- Family Planning Clinics: 4
Cooperative Organizations in Raninagar
- Central Cooperative Society Ltd.: 3
- Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd.: 9
- Muktijoddha (Freedom Fighter) Cooperative Society Ltd.: 1
- Union Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd.: 8
- Fishermen Cooperative Society Ltd.: 6
- Youth Cooperative Society Ltd.: 36
- Shelter/Housing Multipurpose Cooperative Society: 1
- Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd.: 137
- Bittahin (Landless) Cooperative Samity Ltd. (Men): 69
- Bittahin (Landless) Cooperative Samity Ltd. (Women): 118
- Small Business Cooperative Society Ltd.: None
- Other Cooperative Societies Ltd.: 41
Other Information About Raninagar Upazila of Naogaon
- Telephone Exchange: 1
- Small cottage industry: 322
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