Adamdighi Upazila (Bengali: আদমদিঘী উপজেলা) is an upazila of Bogra District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Adamdighi Thana was established in 1821 and was converted into an upazila in 1983.[3] It is named after its administrative center, the town of Adamdighi. The name derives from Adam's Dighi, which means Adam's Tank. Adam was a great Muslim saint or dervish, known as Baba Adam (Bengali: বাবা আদম).[citation needed]
Baba Adam is very popular among the people of the locality, and commands as much respect from Hindus as from Muslims. Baba Adam is said to have been a contemporary of the famous Rani Bhabani (1716–1795) of Natore, who it is said, with her characteristics magnanimity had a tank dug at the place and dedicated it to the saintly fakir in honour of his supernatural powers.[citation needed] This tank, which is a large one, still bears the name of the fakir as Adamdighi or the Adam's Tank.[citation needed]
According to the 2011 Bangladesh census, Adamdighi Upazila had 49,600 households and a population of 195,186, 20.5% of whom lived in urban areas.[2] 8.7% of the population was under the age of 5.[4] The literacy rate (age 7 and over) was 54.6%, compared to the national average of 51.8%.[5][6]
Points of interest
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Adamdighi Upazila is divided into Santahar Municipality and six union parishads: Adamdighi Sadar, Chapapur, Chhatiangram, Kundugram, Nashratpur, and Santahar. The union parishads are subdivided into 100 mauzas and 179 villages.
Santahar Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 35 mahallas.[1]
Rail station Chhatiangram is on the main line connecting Darshana and Chilahati. In July 2014 it was served by between 10 and 14 intercity and 4 mail trains a day.
Rail stations Adamdighi and Nashratpur are on the branch line connecting Santahar and Kaunia. In July 2014 they were served by six or eight intercity and six mail trains a day.[7]
There are seven colleges in the upazila. Santahar Government College is the only public one. Private colleges include Adamdighi Rahim Uddin Degree College, Nasratpur Degree College, and Shahid Ahsanul Haque Degree College.[1]
The madrasa education system includes one fazil madrasa.[8]
Notable residents
Kasim Uddin Ahmed, Member of Parliament, served as the upazila Awami League president for 44 years.[9]
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January 14, 2023
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Adamdighi Upazila Bengali আদমদ ঘ উপজ ল is an upazila of Bogra District in the Division of Rajshahi Bangladesh Adamdighi Thana was established in 1821 and was converted into an upazila in 1983 3 It is named after its administrative center the town of Adamdighi The name derives from Adam s Dighi which means Adam s Tank Adam was a great Muslim saint or dervish known as Baba Adam Bengali ব ব আদম citation needed Adamdighi আদমদ ঘ UpazilaAdamdighiLocation in BangladeshCoordinates 24 49 N 89 2 E 24 817 N 89 033 E 24 817 89 033 Coordinates 24 49 N 89 2 E 24 817 N 89 033 E 24 817 89 033Country BangladeshDivisionRajshahi DivisionDistrictBogra DistrictArea 1 Total168 83 km2 65 19 sq mi Population 2011 census 2 Total195 186 Density1 200 km2 3 000 sq mi Time zoneUTC 6 BST Postal code5890 to 5892Websiteadamdighi wbr bogra wbr gov wbr bd in Bengali Contents 1 Etymology 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Points of interest 5 Administration 6 Transport 7 Education 8 Notable residents 9 See also 10 ReferencesEtymology EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed July 2014 Learn how and when to remove this template message Baba Adam is very popular among the people of the locality and commands as much respect from Hindus as from Muslims Baba Adam is said to have been a contemporary of the famous Rani Bhabani 1716 1795 of Natore who it is said with her characteristics magnanimity had a tank dug at the place and dedicated it to the saintly fakir in honour of his supernatural powers citation needed This tank which is a large one still bears the name of the fakir as Adamdighi or the Adam s Tank citation needed Geography EditAdamdighi Upazila has a total area of 168 83 square kilometres 65 19 sq mi 1 It is the westernmost upazila of Bogra District It borders Joypurhat District to the north Dhupchanchia Upazila to the north and east Kahaloo and Nandigram upazilas to the east and Naogaon District to the south and west 3 Demographics EditHistorical populationYearPop 000 1981137 1991170 24 1 2001187 10 0 2011195 4 3 Source Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics 1 According to the 2011 Bangladesh census Adamdighi Upazila had 49 600 households and a population of 195 186 20 5 of whom lived in urban areas 2 8 7 of the population was under the age of 5 4 The literacy rate age 7 and over was 54 6 compared to the national average of 51 8 5 6 Points of interest EditThis section needs expansion with a description of these places and why they re points of interest Cite reliable sources You can help by adding to it July 2014 Kaboi Rajbari palace 3 Kalachand Temple 3 Rani Bhabani s house at Chhatiangram citation needed Administration Edit Adomdighi Upazila Office Adamdighi Upazila is divided into Santahar Municipality and six union parishads Adamdighi Sadar Chapapur Chhatiangram Kundugram Nashratpur and Santahar The union parishads are subdivided into 100 mauzas and 179 villages Santahar Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 35 mahallas 1 Transport EditSantahar railway station is a rail junction between the main line connecting Darshana and Chilahati and the branch line connecting Santahar and Kaunia In July 2014 between 15 and 20 intercity and 7 mail trains a day departed from Santahar Rail station Chhatiangram is on the main line connecting Darshana and Chilahati In July 2014 it was served by between 10 and 14 intercity and 4 mail trains a day Rail stations Adamdighi and Nashratpur are on the branch line connecting Santahar and Kaunia In July 2014 they were served by six or eight intercity and six mail trains a day 7 Education EditSee also Education in Bangladesh There are seven colleges in the upazila Santahar Government College is the only public one Private colleges include Adamdighi Rahim Uddin Degree College Nasratpur Degree College and Shahid Ahsanul Haque Degree College 1 The madrasa education system includes one fazil madrasa 8 Notable residents EditKasim Uddin Ahmed Member of Parliament served as the upazila Awami League president for 44 years 9 Rani Bhabani zamindar was born at Chhatiangram in 1716 10 See also EditUpazilas of Bangladesh Districts of Bangladesh Divisions of BangladeshReferences Edit a b c d e District Statistics 2011 Bogra PDF Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics Archived from the original PDF on July 23 2014 Retrieved July 14 2014 a b Population Census 2011 Bogra Table C 01 PDF Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics Archived from the original PDF on 2014 07 14 Retrieved July 11 2014 a b c d Md Rezaul Karim 2012 Adamdighi Upazila in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A Jamal ed Banglapedia National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh Second ed Asiatic Society of Bangladesh Population Census 2011 Bogra Table C 04 PDF Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics Archived from the original PDF on 2014 07 28 Retrieved July 11 2014 Population Census 2011 Bogra Table C 06 PDF Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics Archived from the original PDF on 2014 07 28 Retrieved July 11 2014 Population and Housing Census 2011 Bangladesh at a Glance PDF Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics Archived from the original PDF on July 28 2014 Retrieved July 21 2014 Santahar Schedule Bangladesh Railways Retrieved August 8 2014 List of Institutions Ministry of Education Retrieved July 15 2014 Bangabandhu s relatives Hasina s Noya Chacha on Razakar list Protests countrywide The Business Standard 17 December 2019 Mahmood ABM 2012 Rani Bhabani In Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A Jamal ed Banglapedia National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh Second ed Asiatic Society of Bangladesh Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Adamdighi Upazila amp oldid 1093710183, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
