Naogaon Sadar Upazila

Kalitola Police Outpost, part of the Bangladesh Police, is located in Naogaon Sadar Upazila, Naogaon, Bangladesh, 2024.

Historical Places in Sadar Upazila

• Dubalhati Rajbari
• Balihar Rajbari
• Kashimpur Rajbari
• Kumaigari Three Domed Mosque
• Balubhara Forehead

View of Rajrajeshwari Mandir inside the Balihar Rajbari complex.

Population

Here is the population scenario of Naogaon Sadar Upazila, based on the 2011 National Census:

• Total population: 4,051,148 people
• Male: 2,045,505
• Female: 2,006,643
• Sex Ratio (M/F): 102
• Density of population: 1469 per sq. km.
• Population growth rate: 1.8%
• Total household: 100,867
• Average household size: 3.97³

Population by Type of Disability

According to the 2022 National Census, here is data on disabled population in Sadar Upazila. In addition to this, it will show both male and female disabled populations with each type of disability.⁴

The total disabled population in Naogaon Sadar is 9,112 individuals. Of this, 5,186 are male, and 3,926 are female. It shows male disabilities are higher than females.

Major Disabled Group: Among all, physical disabilities is a major cause of disability in the upazila. It has 3,471 affected individuals. Gender-wise the upazila found 2,180 males and 1,291 females with physical disabilities.

Widowed and Divorced/separated Population (2011 census)

Population by Religion

As per the 2022 national census,⁵ Sadar Upazila's religious population distribution is as follows:

In Naogaon Sadar Upazila, from the total population, Muslims are the major religious group which has 92.42% of population. On the other hand, Hindus are the second-largest community and it has 7.52%. Christians, Buddhists, and "Others" have very minor representation at 0.05%, 0.00%, and 0.01% respectively.

Newly inaugurated gate and Abdul Jalil memorial parent's resting place at Krishnadhan (KD) Govt. School, captured in 2023.

Education

Educational Institutions in Sadar Upazila

Educational Institutions in Naogaon Sadar, excluding religious institutes (as per the 2011 census):

• Government Colleges: 2
• Private Colleges: 5
• Women's Colleges: 1
• Government Boys' High Schools: 2
• Government Girls' High Schools: 1
• Private High Schools: 52
• Secondary Schools: 6
• Government Primary Schools: 105
• Private Registered Schools: 25
• Polytechnic Institutes: 1
• Vocational Institutes: 1
• Textile Vocational Institutes: 1
• Multilingual Santali Academy: 1
• KG Schools: 15

Historical Literacy Rates From 1981 to 2022

As of the 2022 census, Naogaon Sadar Upazila’s current documented literacy rate is 75.36%. Historically, it was only 28.0% in 1981. It rose to 34.5% in 1991, 48.2% in 2001, and 53.5% in 2011. The most increase happened in the 2022 census. This time, the literacy rate reached at 75.36%.

Agriculture

Rice Crops Production in 2009-10 and 2010-11

Like other upazilas of Naogaon, Sadar upazila also produces a lot of rice crops. The total rice crop production in this upazila was 105,609 metric ton in the last fiscal year 2009-10 and 108,382 metric ton in fiscal year 2010-11. However, a more detailed and category-based rice crop production is presented in this table below.⁸

A rural branch of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) in Paharpur area of Naogaon Sadar, under Naogaon district. This bank supports agricultural development in the northern region of Bangladesh. Photo: 2013.

A joyful Bangladeshi farmer in Naogaon Sadar, 2023, showcasing a bunch of ripe paddy, the main cash crop of Bangladesh.

Wheat, Jute and Sugarcane Production in 2009-10 and 2010-11

Rice crops are the main crop in Naogaon Sadar. Besides this, the upazila also produces a good amount of wheat, jute, and sugarcane. All over the upazila, it produced 3,135 metric tons of wheat, 3,399 metric tons of jute, and 916 metric tons of sugarcane in the two fiscal years of 2009-10 and 2010-11. During the fiscal years 2009-10 and 2010-11, a total cultivated area was 3,690 acres for wheat, 3,629 acres for jute, and 49 acres for sugarcane.⁹

However, in addition to the total production of both years, a year-based production of wheat, jute, and sugarcane is presented in this table.

Daily Labour Average Wage Rate (2011)

Twelve years ago, the average daily wage for a construction mason was 300 taka, while a construction assistant/helper earned 180 taka in Naogaon Sadar Upazila.¹⁰ However, those rates are now a thing of the past. Today, it is not only impossible to find daily labores at these wages, but it's also unfeasible for them to make a living with that money.

NGOs Activities in Sadar Upazila

Important NGOs operating their activities in the upazila are Grameen Bank, Asa, Brac, Proshika, GUK, Caritas, TMSS, Buro Bangladesh, SKS Foundation, Dabi Moulik Unnayan Sangstha.

Nobel Prize-winning Grameen Bank operates its Baktiarpur Branch (Code: 1816-0206) in the urban area of Ukil Para, Naogaon Sadar in 2024.

Religion

Religious Worship Facilities in The Sadar Upazila

Hariharpur Eidgah, situated within Baktiarpur Union Parishad in Naogaon, is an open and also designated space for the Muslim community to conduct Eid prayers.

Naogaon Sadar Upazila Model Mosque and Islamic Cultural Center in 2023.

Kirtipur Bazaar Mosque located under 2no. Kirtipur Union Parishad in Naogaon. Photo taken in 2023.

• Mosques (মসজিদ): 407
• Maktab (Religious schools) (মক্তব): 11
• Temples (মন্দির): 19
• Churches (গীর্জা): 1
• Eidgah (Open-air space for Eid prayers) (ঈদগাহ): 86

Sree Sree Jagannath Jiu Temple, also known as ISKCON in Komaigari, Shibpur, Naogaon Sadar - 2023.

Shuti Kalitala Radha Govind Jiu Mandir (temple) in Lashkarpur of Sadar Upazila. Photo: 2023.

Religious Institutions in Naogaon Sadar

Naogaon Sadar Upazila has many institutions that facilitate various levels of Islamic studies. Here's the number of religious educational institutions:

• Senior Madrasa (সিনিয়র মাদরাসা): 4
• Kamil Madrasa (কামিল মাদরাসা) : 1
• Dakhil Madrasa (দাখিল মাদরাসা): 12
• Ibtedayi Madrasa (ইবতেদায়ী মাদরাসা): 19