Keshabpur Upazila
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Keshabpur is an Upazila of Jessore District
in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh
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, Keshabpur has a population of 200,229. Males constitute 51.16% of the population, and females 48.84%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 103,794. Keshabpur has an average literacy rate of 55.5% (in those aged seven and above), while the national average is 68.4%.
The Keshabpur Pilot School & College is the pride of Keshabpur Upazilla, Keshabpur College is one of the best colleges of the Jessore district and Keshabpur Bahrul Ulum Kamil Madrasha is the best Islamic Biddapith of south Bengal.
Keshabpur (Town) consists of seven mouzas. The area of the town is 18.46 km². The town has a population of 20,697; male 50.88%, female 49.12%. Population density is 1121 per km2. The literacy rate within the town is 32.9%.
Keshabpur thana was turned into an upazila in 1983. It consists of 9 union parishads, 142 mouzas and 143 villages.
Population 200,229; male 51.16%, female 48.84%; Muslim 80.14%, Hindu 19.5% and others 0.36%.
Religious institutions Mosque 320, temple 81, most noted of which is Nawab Bari Mosque at Sheikhpara.
Land use Total cultivable land 20404.28 hectares; fallow land 297.86 hectares; single crop 28%, double crop 61% and treble crop 21%. Cultivable land under irrigation 63%.
Land control among the peasants: 12% are landless, 64% small, 22% intermediate and 2% rich; cultivable land per head 0.12 hectare.
Value of Land Market value of land of the first grade is approximately Tk 6000 per 0.01 hectare.
Extinct or nearly extinct crops: Local varieties of paddy, arahar, khesari.
Main fruits: Mango, jackfruit, black berry, betel nut and coconut.
Fisheries, poultries: Poultry 382, hatchery 1 and fishery 647.
Traditional transport: Palanquin and bullock cart. These means of transport are either extinct or nearly extinct.
Cottage industries: Weaving 328, goldsmith 50, blacksmith 72, potteries 203, wood work 83, tailoring 125 and welding 12.
Main exports: Paddy, jute, jackfruit, wheat and date molasses.
was born on the 25 January 1824. Tourists from all over the world visit "Modhu Palli" and "Modhu Mela", a fair in memory of Modhusudan's Birthday, is held every year.
Current politicians include Mr Amir Hossain of the Awami League, who is the current Upazilla Chairman of Keshabpur; Shree Tapan Ghosh, influential within the Awami League; Advocate Badruzzaman Mintu, Abul Hossaain Azad, Abdus Samad Biswas, and Abu Bakar of the BNP; G M Ershad, an an important figure in Jatyo Party (Ershad); Mr Sirajul Islam, who has been related to Jamat-e-Islami for a long time; and Advocate Milan Mitra and Advocate Abu bakar Siddique.
Keshabpur is proud of the politicians she has got so far as they always maintained a friendly environment in this area throughout this time even.Sagardari is on the bank of the Kopotakho River.
Jessore District
Jessore is a district located in the Khulna Division of southwestern Bangladesh. It is bordered by India to the west.The district produces a variety of crops year-round. Date-sugar called patali is made from the sap of locally grown date trees that is cooked, thickened and crystallised using a...
in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
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Geography
Keshabpur is located at 22.9042°N 89.5667°E. It has 37,513 individual households and a total area of 258.53 km². The distance from Jessore City is 32 km.Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census1991 Bangladesh census
In 1991, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, conducted a national census in Bangladesh. They recorded data from all of the districts and upazilas and main cities in Bangladesh including statistical data on population size, households, sex and age distribution, marital status, economically active...
, Keshabpur has a population of 200,229. Males constitute 51.16% of the population, and females 48.84%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 103,794. Keshabpur has an average literacy rate of 55.5% (in those aged seven and above), while the national average is 68.4%.
The Keshabpur Pilot School & College is the pride of Keshabpur Upazilla, Keshabpur College is one of the best colleges of the Jessore district and Keshabpur Bahrul Ulum Kamil Madrasha is the best Islamic Biddapith of south Bengal.
Administrative
Keshabpur Upazila (jessore district) has an area of 258.53 km2 and is bounded by Manipampur upazila to the north, Tala and Dumuria upazilas to the south, Dumuria upazila to the east, and Kalaroa upazila to the west. The main rivers are Harthar and Chengral; Beels 20.Keshabpur (Town) consists of seven mouzas. The area of the town is 18.46 km². The town has a population of 20,697; male 50.88%, female 49.12%. Population density is 1121 per km2. The literacy rate within the town is 32.9%.
Keshabpur thana was turned into an upazila in 1983. It consists of 9 union parishads, 142 mouzas and 143 villages.
Heritage
Archaeological heritage and relics include remnants of the Bharatbazar Rajbari, the residence of Nawab Mir Jumla (17th century), the residence of poet Madhusudan Dutt at Sagardari, and remnants of an ancient fort at village Bidhyanandikathi.1971
Marks of the War of Liberation Memorial 1.Population 200,229; male 51.16%, female 48.84%; Muslim 80.14%, Hindu 19.5% and others 0.36%.
Religious institutions Mosque 320, temple 81, most noted of which is Nawab Bari Mosque at Sheikhpara.
Education
Literacy and educational institutions Average literacy 31.7%; male 33.5% and female 29.8%. Educational institutions: college 5, high school 32, madrasa 97, government primary school 70, non-government primary school 85. Noted educational institutions: Keshabpur Degree College (1967), Panjia High School.Cultural org
Cultural organisations Press club 1, theatre group 3, cinema hall 2, public library 1, literary society 1, women's organisation 3, playground 10.Land
Main occupations Agriculture 47.84%, agricultural labourer 26.52%, wage labourer 2.27%, commerce 9.43%, service 3.45%, industry 1.54%, transport 2.62% and others 6.33%.Land use Total cultivable land 20404.28 hectares; fallow land 297.86 hectares; single crop 28%, double crop 61% and treble crop 21%. Cultivable land under irrigation 63%.
Land control among the peasants: 12% are landless, 64% small, 22% intermediate and 2% rich; cultivable land per head 0.12 hectare.
Value of Land Market value of land of the first grade is approximately Tk 6000 per 0.01 hectare.
Produce
Main crops: Paddy, wheat, jute, potato, betel leaf, sugarcane, oil seed, chilli, turmeric, vegetables.Extinct or nearly extinct crops: Local varieties of paddy, arahar, khesari.
Main fruits: Mango, jackfruit, black berry, betel nut and coconut.
Fisheries, poultries: Poultry 382, hatchery 1 and fishery 647.
Communication
Communication facilities - Roads: pucca 41 km, semi pucca 5 km and mud road 374 km; waterways: 9 nautical miles (16.7 km).Traditional transport: Palanquin and bullock cart. These means of transport are either extinct or nearly extinct.
Cottage industries: Weaving 328, goldsmith 50, blacksmith 72, potteries 203, wood work 83, tailoring 125 and welding 12.
Haat Bazar
Hats, bazars and fairs: Total number of hats and bazars are 23, fair 5, most noted of which are Panjia, Katakhali, Mangalkot, Chigra Bazar, Saraskathi, Trimhani Kobadak Snan Mela, Sagardari Madhu Mela.Main exports: Paddy, jute, jackfruit, wheat and date molasses.
NGOs
NGO activities: Operationally important NGOs are brac, asa, grameen bank, caritas, Samadhan, Samaj Kalyan Sangstha, Dhaka Ahsania Mission.Places to visit
Sagardari is a village in the Keshabpur Upazila, built on the bank of the Kopotakho River, where the poet Michael Madhusudan DuttMichael Madhusudan Dutt
Michael Madhusudan Dutt or Michael Madhusudan Dutta was a popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in Sagardari , on the bank of Kopotaksho [কপোতাক্ষ] River, a village in Keshobpur Upozila, Jessore District, East Bengal . His father was Rajnarayan Dutt, an eminent lawyer, and...
was born on the 25 January 1824. Tourists from all over the world visit "Modhu Palli" and "Modhu Mela", a fair in memory of Modhusudan's Birthday, is held every year.
Politicians
Keshabpur has a long history in the political arena. Many politicians have made a significant contribution towards the socio-cultural development of this cultually resourceful area. They include Shree Rabi Sarkar. Then during East Pakistan Alhaj Kafiluddin and Gazi Ershad played a very important role in shaping up Keshabpur. Alhaj Kafiluddin has very significant contribution on setting up Keshabpur High School, Keshabpur Girls' School and Keshabpur College. Each of these institutions became very successful and continue to improve. Shree Suboth Mitra is another important politician who brightened this place. Shree Subodh Mitra became the MLA after independence. Gazi Ershad became the MP of Kehsbapur during 1979. During his time Keshabpur got its only public hospital. Mr A S H K Sadeque blessed Keshabpur by being the MP of this area and he also became the Minister for Education of Bangladesh.Current politicians include Mr Amir Hossain of the Awami League, who is the current Upazilla Chairman of Keshabpur; Shree Tapan Ghosh, influential within the Awami League; Advocate Badruzzaman Mintu, Abul Hossaain Azad, Abdus Samad Biswas, and Abu Bakar of the BNP; G M Ershad, an an important figure in Jatyo Party (Ershad); Mr Sirajul Islam, who has been related to Jamat-e-Islami for a long time; and Advocate Milan Mitra and Advocate Abu bakar Siddique.
Keshabpur is proud of the politicians she has got so far as they always maintained a friendly environment in this area throughout this time even.Sagardari is on the bank of the Kopotakho River.