Rajbari District


Rajbari is a district in central Bangladesh. It is a part of the Dhaka Division. It was named after the renowned ruler Raja Surjo Kumar Guha Roys' palace or Rajbari.

History

Administration Rajbar district was formed in 1984. Once Rajbari region was a part of Jessore District. In 1811 when Faridpur District was formed Rajbari was included in it. Besides, the upazilas under Rajbari district were included in different districts in the past. Pangsha Upazila was once included into Pabna District. In 1859 Pangsha and Baliakandi were included in the newly formed Kumarkhali Upazila. In 1871, when Goalanda Upazila was formed, Pangsha and Rajbari were included in it and its headquarters was established in Rajbari. Goalanda was upgraded into a district in March 1984 and it was renamed as Rajbari District.

Administration

Parliamentary seats

  1. Rajbari-1
  2. Rajbari-2

    Upazilas

There are 5 upazilas in this district. They are:
  1. Baliakandi Upazila
  2. Goalanda Upazila
  3. Pangsha Upazila
  4. Kalukhali Upazila
  5. Rajbari Sadar Upazila

Schools

There are also so many Institute which are popularly known by the People.

Geography and climate

Annual average temperature of this district is maximum 35.8 °C and minimum 12.6 °C. Annual rainfall is 2105 mm.

Major rivers

The district is predominately Muslim. There are Muslim 847616, Hindu 103664, Buddhist 173 and others 453.

Places of interest

Podamdi and Kurshi are also known for Nawaabs which was originally the subedar or viceroy of a subah or region of the Mughal empire. It became a high title for Muslim nobles.
Dighi in Rajbari include Kallyan Dighi, situated in Baliakandi of Islampur union. Rajbari is situated by the bank of Padma River.
'Godar Bazar' bank of Padma River near at Rajbari town.

Notable people

Notable people from Rajbari district are following: