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Muktagacha মুক্তাগাছা
Upazila
Muktagacha Zamindar Bari
Coordinates: 24°45.5′N 90°16′E / 24.7583°N 90.267°E / 24.7583; 90.267
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Mymensingh
District	Mymensingh
Headquarters	Muktagachha
Government
• MP (Mymensingh-5)	K. M. Khalid
• Municipal Mayor	Billal Hossain Sarkar
Area
• Total	314.70 km (121.51 sq mi)
Population
• Total	460,389
• Density	1,500/km (3,800/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+6 (BST)
Postal code	2210
Area code	091
Website	Official Map of Muktagacha

Muktagacha (Bengali: মুক্তাগাছা) is an upazila of Mymensingh District. in the Division of Mymensingh, Bangladesh. It is known for sweets which are made here, 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.

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°45′30″N 90°16′00″E / 24.7583°N 90.2667°E / 24.7583; 90.2667. It has a total area of 314.70 km. It is bounded by Jamalpur Sadar upazila of Jamalpur district to the northwest, Mymensingh Sadar upazila to the northeast, Fulbaria upazila to the south and Madhupur upazila of Tangail district to the west.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh, Muktagacha Upazila had 96,657 households and a population of 415,473. 105,514 (25.40%) were under 10 years of age. Muktagacha has a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 43.5%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 1011 females per 1000 males. 49,915 (12.01%) lived in urban areas.

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. 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

Muktagachha Thana was formed in 1961 and it was turned into an upazila in 1983. Muktagachha Municipality was formed in 1875.

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.

Muktagacha Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 21 mahallas.

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)
• Ramgopalpur(raja)
• Ratanpur (nawab)
• Gouripur (Babu)
• Kalipur (Babu)
• Malotipur (Babu)

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

Banks 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

• Districts of Bangladesh
• Divisions of Bangladesh

External links

• Government website of Muktagacha Uazila

References

1. National Report (PDF). Population and Housing Census 2022. Vol. 1. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. 401. ISBN 978-9844752016.
2. "Bangladesh Postal Code". Dhaka: Bangladesh Postal Department under the Department of Posts and Telecommunications of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 20 October 2024.
3. "Bangladesh Area Code". China: Chahaoba.com. 18 October 2024.
4. ^ Mesbah Uddin Tuhin (2012), "Muktagachha Upazila", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
5. Islam, Md Aminul (3 November 2023). "Muktagacha Zamindar Bari: A palace in ruins for lack of care". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). Archived from the original on 2024-07-23.
6. ^ "Population & Housing Census 2011 (Zila Series & Community Series)". bbs.gov.bd. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
7. Population and Housing Census 2022 - District Report: Mymensingh (PDF). District Series. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. June 2024. ISBN 978-984-475-226-9.

v t e Mymensingh District
Upazilas	Bhaluka Dhobaura Phulbari Gaffargaon Gauripur Haluaghat Ishwargan Mymensingh Muktagachha Nandail Phulpur Tarakanda Trishal

v t e Upazilas of the Mymensingh Division
Headquarters: Mymensingh
Jamalpur District	Baksigani Dewanganj Islampur Jamalpur Madargani Melandaha Sarishabari
Mymensingh District	Bhaluka Dhobaura Phulbari Gafargaon Gauripur Haluaghat Ishwargan Mymensingh Muktagachha Nandail Phulpur Trishal
Netrokona District	Atpara Barhatta Durgapur Khaliajuri Kalmakanda Kendua Madan Mohanganj Netrokona Purbadhala
Sherpur District	Jhenaigati Nakla Nalitabari Sherpur Sreebardi

• Upazilas of Mymensingh District